Description
This vibrant cranberry smoothie combines the tartness of frozen cranberries with the natural sweetness of banana and maple syrup, enhanced by warm spices like ginger and cardamom. Blended with creamy Greek yogurt and milk, it’s a refreshing and healthy drink perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 frozen banana
Dairy & Alternatives
- 1/2 cup milk, your choice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Spices & Flavorings
- Pinch ground ginger
- Pinch ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen cranberries, frozen banana, milk, ground ginger, ground cardamom, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and plain Greek yogurt into a blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more spices or sweetener if desired, then blend briefly again to incorporate.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use frozen banana and cranberries to achieve a thick and chilled smoothie without the need for ice.
- Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired smoothie thickness.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup for different sweetness profiles.
- Use any type of milk such as dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk according to preference.
- This smoothie can be customized by adding protein powder or spinach for an extra nutritional boost.
