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This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to enjoy your winter fruits. Bright, sweet citrus paired with tart, fresh cranberries is the perfect flavor combination! 

This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to start your day!

I enjoyed all of the holiday baking and I really enjoyed all of the holiday eating. There were so many good things to eat! And I ate all of them. No, really.

Now that January has rolled around, I’m thinking a little rehab eating is in order. I’m not ready to do anything drastic and swear off dessert for good or anything. After all, Cinnamon Roll Muffins are the perfect cold weather treat and they make an awfully nice pick-me-up on a dark, cold January day. Still, after all the holiday indulgences, I’m making it a point to choose lighter and healthier fare this month.

This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start your morning! So good.

Breakfast and snacks are at the top of my reform list because I’ve become a little too fond of hot chocolate and cookies at all hours of the day. This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is the perfect antidote!

First, I love how easy smoothies are to whip up. After all the hours spent baking last month, I’m more than ready for a quick fix in the kitchen. To make sure I can easily pull a smoothie together, I always keep a few good smoothie fruits in the freezer.

When you think of it, just toss a few peeled bananas and a bag of fresh cranberries in the freezer. You’ll thank yourself later!

This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to enjoy your winter fruits. Bright, sweet citrus paired with tart, fresh cranberries is the perfect flavor combination! 

Really though, this Cranberry Orange Smoothie isn’t so much about ease or even health, it’s just delicious! I love the Cranberry-Orange flavor combination, especially this time of year.

It’s so bright and fresh, and my taste buds love that sweet + tart combination! Plus, it’s just sweet enough to gently ease me out of December’s sugar overload and into January’s moderate consumption.

A couple years ago, I started off my reformed January eating with a Cranberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie. It has become a regular favorite, especially during the winter months when cranberry is such an appealing flavor.

Now, with this Cranberry Orange Smoothie, I’ve once again found an easy way to lighten up breakfast and snacks after the holidays that I can enjoy over and over again. I think it’s becoming my favorite January tradition.

This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to enjoy your winter fruits. Bright, sweet,, tart and delicious!

With a feel-good and taste-good smoothie in hand, let’s bring on the New Year!

If you’re looking for more great smoothie recipes, try a Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie or a Peanut Butter Banana Protein Smoothie too!

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Cranberry Orange Smoothie

By: Allison
5 from 2 votes
Additional Time: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 large smoothies
This Cranberry Orange Smoothie is a deliciously healthy way to enjoy your winter fruits. Bright, sweet citrus paired with tart, fresh cranberries is the perfect flavor combination!

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • cup frozen whole cranberries
  • 2 medium to large bananas peeled and frozen
  • 1 small orange peeled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in a high powered blender in the order listed. Blend until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness as desired by adding a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup if necessary. Garnish with fresh orange slices and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1, Calories: 219kcal, Protein: 8g, Fiber: 5g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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10 Comments

  1. Gabi Valladares says:

    Ohh my this smoothie looks so frothy and colorful and tasty! I love starting my day with a green smoothie, but I’ll have to switch it up soon and try cranberry!

    1. Jamie says:

      Let me know how you like it, Gabi!

  2. Miranda says:

    I love making smoothies! I never would have thought to use cranberries in one, I usually end up sticking to strawberries and bananas!

    1. Jamie says:

      Hey, Miranda! I have to say that cranberries in smoothies is really, really good!

  3. Victoria | Foodie for Thought says:

    This sounds great and perfect to use up lingering cranberries from Christmas. I’ll definitely try it.

    1. Jamie says:

      I hope you like it, Victoria! Let me know!

  4. Michelle/mangiamichelle.com says:

    Thank you! I am definitely making this. I need to lighten things up a bit. I’m still full from the holidays :/

    1. Jamie says:

      So am I, Michelle! I hope you enjoy it!

  5. Kristenemrerose says:

    Hey Allison,
    Just wanted to reach out to say “thanks” for all the stuff you have been publishing lately at blog. I really like this recipe. Can you suggest me some other fruit instead of banana, because i don’t like it.
    Keep up the awesome work :)
    Cheers,
    Kristen

    1. Jamie says:

      Thank you so much, Kristen! You could try using an avocado or other frozen fruit like peach or mango. I hope this helps!