This Cranberry Smoothie tastes like sherbet but is healthy, vegan and gluten free!
I have to admit I'm pretty excited about this Cranberry Creamsicle Smoothie. I feel as if I've been in a smoothie rut for a while, drinking my banana-nut oatmeal-raisin with coconut one just about every day, with the occasional chocolate-covered pecan banana smoothie thrown in. I love both, but sometimes, I just need to shake things up. (I swear I didn't plan that pun.)
Anyway, I try to consume what's in season, so I tend to feel somewhat limited in the winter. And you know, I never thought about putting cranberries in a smoothie, until I saw it on Pinterest. I knew immediately what changes I'd make and set off to experiment, since I had cranberries in the fridge.
Friends, I was in love after the first try. I took my usual base of almond milk, a banana, and walnuts and threw in half a cup of cranberries and two dates, for sweetness. It was already delicious without flavoring, but I had to try it with a splash of orange extract. YUM!!!
It actually reminds me of sherbet. It's refreshing, perfectly sweet and has a fruity, berry taste I've been missing since summer. Not to mention, I just love the color. Oh, and it's healthy, vegan and gluten free.
This smoothie's a winner in my book. Go get some cranberries while they're still available and give it a try!
Recipe Source: Inspired by this recipe.
Cranberry Creamsicle Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (broken in half)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries (rinsed)
- 1 cup almond milk (light is fine)
- 2 pitted dates
- ¼ cup shelled walnuts
- splash of orange extract
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and mix until smooth.
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron
I almost always put cranberry juice in my smoothies, but I've never tried putting fresh cranberries in! Looks like a delicious, refreshing and healthy way to start your day 🙂
Mamma C
Denise, I bet you would love fresh cranberries in your smoothie. I'm addicted!
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
I get in a rut with smoothies too - so looking forward to trying this combination of flavors. Looks great!
Mamma C
I hope you like this one, Geraldine!
Annie @ ciaochowbambina
After all the toast I've been eating, it is time I make myself a smoothie! This looks perfect!
Mamma C
I enjoy bread too (especially homemade) but love how smoothies like this one energize and refresh me in the morning. Once afternoon hits, bring on the bread! 🙂