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Cranberry Spinach Smoothie


  • Author: Maria Santos
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A bright and tangy smoothie packed with cranberries and spinach, perfect for busy mornings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 packed cup baby spinach
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy free yogurt
  • 3/4 to 1 cup liquid (water, coconut water, or unsweetened almond milk)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, to taste
  • Optional: 1/2 cup frozen pineapple or apple
  • Optional add in: 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder
  • Ice cubes as needed

Instructions

  1. Add the liquid to the blender first.
  2. Layer in spinach, cranberries, banana, and yogurt.
  3. Add chia or flax and any optional fruit or protein powder.
  4. Blend on low, then turn up to high for 30 to 60 seconds until silky.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
  6. Pour and enjoy right away.

Notes

If your blender struggles, let the fruit sit in the liquid for 2 minutes to soften. Use coconut yogurt and almond milk for a dairy-free version.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg