What better way to start the day during the festive season than with a Christmas Spiced Cranberry Smoothie? A nutrient dense, vibrant and dairy-free smoothie, it is bursting with cinnamon and ginger to give it that festive edge. The perfect winter smoothie and a delicious way to use cranberries.
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If there is one ingredient that screams Christmas, it's cranberries. Make a sauce with them, put them in some porridge, add them to salads, it's all good.
But they are also delicious in a winter smoothie and just look at the colour they give it! A smoothie with cranberries is the only way to go at Christmas time.
We would usually add milk to a smoothie, but seeing as we were going with a festive twist, we thought we would make a cranberry juice smoothie, which gives it even more of a cranberry boost!
There are only 169 calories per serving in this, making it a delicious low calorie smoothie option.
Also, have a look at our collection of 25 of the best Christmas Drinks.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Cranberries - Fresh cranberries add lots of colour and flavour to this winter smoothie. You can only usually find them in stores during the Christmas season, so frozen cranberries can be used the rest of the year.
- Cranberry juice
- Bananas - You could use frozen bananas to make it thicker and colder.
- Strawberries - An easy way to add more fruit, and also add to the vibrant flavour.
- Cinnamon and Ginger - Adjust to suit your own tastes.
Cranberry Smoothie Variations
The great thing about smoothies is that they are so easy to adapt with different fruits and various add-ins. Here are some of our favourite ways to mix it up:
- Protein Powder - Give this cranberry smoothie a protein boost with a scoop of your favourite protein powder. If you can get a cranberry protein powder then even better.
- Ginger - Winter is full of bugs, so why not try to keep your immune system topped up by adding some grated fresh ginger to the smoothie.
- Orange - Cranberry and orange go so well together. A little squeeze of fresh orange juice goes really well.
- Smoothie bowl - Turn this into a festive smoothie bowl by making it a little thicker, putting it in a bowl and then loading it with toppings.
Dannii's Top Tips
- You can make this a super cooling cranberry smoothie by using frozen cranberries instead.
- Add a little extra sweetness by adding a little honey, or maple syrup if you want it to be vegan.
- Too much cranberry for you? Swap the cranberry juice for milk or water and just use fresh cranberries.
Frequently Asked Questions
This is such a quick and easy recipe, so it's always best to make it fresh. However, if you have made too much or you want to make it ready for an easy breakfast the next day, then you can store it in the fridge. It will be fine for 24 hours - just make sure to give it a really good stir before serving.
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Recipe
Cranberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 (1) Banana
- 20 Fresh cranberries
- 6 Strawberries
- 400 ml (1.75 cups) Cranberry Juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon - ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ginger - ground
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
Recipe Tips
- You can make this a super cooling smoothie by using frozen cranberries instead.
- Add a little extra sweetness by adding a little honey or maple syrup if you want it to be vegan.
- Too much cranberry for you? Swap the cranberry juice for milk or water and just use fresh cranberries.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Helen Costello says
What a brilliant idea for getting cranberries into our diet. I don't like smoothies that are too smooth or creamy so the tang of this Ocean Spray would be perfect.
mansi desai says
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very nice ever i seen this smoothie i incredible i ever seen and drink for us so thanks for this posting ,
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mansi desai
Laura Breslin says
I have a saved this to make for the kids on Saturday morning, sounds so yum
Laura H says
It's true, no one really thinks about breakfast because Christmas lunch/dinner are so large!
Nichola - Globalmouse says
Oh this looks so lovely and festive. I love Cranberry juice, it seems fitting to drink it at Christmas time too doesn't it?
beautykninguk says
Now this does sound very festive and this is our Cranberry juice brand of choice, it has the best flavour without question.
Sarah Ann says
This sounds like a delicious Christmas breakfast alternative - something a little bit healthier than what we usually have on the menu! I would never have thought of adding cinnamon and ginger to a berry smoothie but this sounds yummy, and very festive!
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
That cranberry smoothie looks quite refreshing. I'd love to try out your recipe.
Ceri Jones says
Yum. A lovely lighter Christmas breakfast option (though I may have my traditional smoked salmon and scrambled eggs as well!). What an amazing colour!
Camilla Hawkins says
I love cranberry juice so this festive smoothie has my name all over it:-)
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
This looks so refreshing! I can't wait to try that cranberry juice.
Cindy Rodriguez says
Christmas breakfast is always one that I struggle with because I want it to be light so there's room for dinner. This smoothie would be the perfect flavor and lightness for breakfast. Thank you!
swathi says
Lovely smoothie recipe, looks delicious I never thought we can combine cranberries with banana. I am going to try it as it has my favorite spices also. . Really festive.
Diana says
This cranberry smoothie sounds so festive and tasty! I usually drink cranberry juice but didn't think about making a smoothie.
Jazmin Williams says
This sounds so tasty! I love Ocean Spray cranberry juice - my gran always buys it and I have a glass with my Sunday Dinner!