On a recent family trip to the coast, we loved driving past cranberry fields, and seeing a glimpse of their autumn harvest. It reminded me of one of my favorite fall treats- a cranberry-orange smoothie! As soon as I got home, I blended one up to accompany me on my errands. (Yes, I grabbed one of our recycled Eco-cups from our coffeehouse.)
It is a perfect seasonal way to boost your vitamin C and probiotics intake, as we prepare for winter. Cranberries and oranges are coming available, so as you stock up for Thanksgiving, pick up a little extra for this delicious drink!
I like mine on the tart side; if you prefer yours sweeter, feel free to add in a bit of your choice of sweetener.
Cranberry-Orange Smoothie
1 large naval Orange, peeled
1 Cup frozen Cranberries, organic
1/2 Cup Dairy or Non-Dairy Yogurt or Kefir
1/2 tsp real Vanilla Extract
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Optional: Add a dash of Kombucha!Add all ingredients to the blender. (Break the orange into a few smaller segments first, for easier mixing.) Blend well until fully combined, and you no longer see big pieces of cranberries. Serves 1-2.
Enjoy!
Not a cranberry fan? Here is my favorite Orange Smoothie recipe!
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Yum!! This is the perfect way to use the cranberries in my freezer. Healthier than making a sugar-laden baked good.
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And now I need the store to open
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I made this as soon as I saw the recipe. It’s delicious, and my daughter agreed. She told me she wanted a full glass of her own, so, sadly, I had to share. May have to do another batch. Thanks for the yummy recipe!
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Michele Reply:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:46 am
Yay! I’m glad you liked it!
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Michelle, to my delight, this has become my family’s favorite smoothie ! Tomorrow, we’re having it again with homemade bagels. Thank you so much for sharing !
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Michele Reply:
December 22nd, 2012 at 9:06 pm
Yay! I’m so glad.
Enjoy!
Blessings,
Michele
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