Orange + Cranberry Smoothie (plant based)

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This delicious orange cranberry smoothie is simple to put together and full of good for you ingredients and lightly sweetened. You’ll love this creamy smoothie for its bright tart flavor and covert nutrition.

two glasses of cranberry orange smoothie.

We love this recipe because it’s creamy and super easy to whip up for a quick snack or breakfast. The cranberries are tart and juicy and give it a unique spin on our morning smoothies.

I love to stock the freezer with bags of fresh cranberries when they are in season during the fall time. And this is a recipe that is perfect for those seasonal berries.

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What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – It’s fruity, sweet, and full of good for you ingredients. The kids will love the sweet tart flavor.
HEALTHY – It’s full of vitamins like vitamin c and paired with real honey and a natural orange juice, makes it a super power. Cranberries are well-known for urinary tract health too!
INEXPENSIVE – With just a few inexpensive ingredients, it’s totally budget friendly. Tip: grab a few extra bags of cranberries during the holiday season and stash them in the freezer for later!

two glasses at a birds eye view of the cranberry smoothies.

This delicious cranberry smoothie is simple to put together and full of good for you ingredients and lightly sweetened with real honey. You’ll love this creamy smoothie for its bright tart flavor and covert nutrition.

We love this recipe because it’s creamy and super easy to whip up for a quick snack or breakfast. The cranberries are tart and juicy and give it a unique spin on our morning smoothies.

I love to stock the freezer with bags of fresh cranberries when they are in season during the fall time. And this is a recipe that is perfect for those seasonal berries.

♥

What you’ll love about this recipe:

KID FRIENDLY – It’s fruity, sweet, and full of good for you ingredients. The kids will love the sweet tart flavor.
HEALTHY – It’s full of vitamins like vitamin c and slightly sweetened and uses natural orange juice, making it a super power. Cranberries are well-known for urinary tract health too!
INEXPENSIVE – With just a few inexpensive ingredients, it’s totally budget friendly. Tip: grab a few extra bags of cranberries during the holiday season and stash them in the freezer for later!

just a few ingredients

frozen cranberries
frozen banana
orange juice
plant based milk of choice – almond milk, soy milk, oat milk are our favorite options
raw honey substitute for maple syrup for vegan

ingredients for the cranberry smoothie laid out on the countertop.

Substitutions

use your favorite milk of choice. You could also substitute with dairy-free milk like almond milk.
I prefer to use raw honey, you could also use maple syrup or other natural sweetener of choice for plant based.

Instructions

I love how easy smoothies are to make! Just simply add all ingredients to the blender and blend until well combined.

Easy, peasy!

some tips for preparing for making this recipe

I do recommend using a high powered blender to combine the ingredients really well.
Enjoy your cranberry smoothie right away for best results.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

orange juice added to the blender with the frozen banana and cranberries.

drizzling honey over the smoothie ingredients in the blender.

Smoothies are best when they are served immediately after making them. If you need to store yours for later, be sure to freeze it instead of storing in the fridge.

Freeze into ice cube trays or popsicle molds for a delicious treat!

FAQ (frequently asked questions)

Can this be made thicker for a smoothie bowl?

Definitely! If you want it thicker, I would suggest reducing the orange juice to ½ cup.

Can this be made with fresh cranberries?

Yes, you can, but it will not have that same frozen texture. I would suggest adding some ice cubes to the blender if you want to use fresh berries instead of frozen ones.

Is there a way to make this without orange juice?

A great substitution for orange juice is to use cranberry juice. You might want to add more honey to help with some of the extra tart flavors.

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Cranberry Smoothie Recipe

A smoothie made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, banana, milk, and honey or maple syrup. Cranberry smoothies are a wonderful breakfast or a refreshing light snack.

Mary Woita

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Serving Size 1

Equipment

Blender

Ingredients

1 cup cranberries frozen
1 banana frozen
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup plant based milk almond milk, oat milk, soy milk are our favorites
1 teaspoon honey or substitute for maple syrup

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a high power blender.
Blend together until well combined & enjoy!

Notes

You could substitute with your favorite milk for a dairy-free milk of choice like almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk.

I prefer raw honey, you could also use maple syrup or other natural sweetener of choice.