Cranberry Orange Smoothie

5 from 2 votes

Cranberry Orange Smoothie

Try a Vegan Cranberry Orange Smoothie this winter - it's full of festive flavors and ready in just a few minutes! There are options to make it without banana and many customizations as well.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: smoothie

Servings: people

Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

1 ripe banana medium size, peeled, see substitutions in notes
1 orange medium size, peeled
1 ¼ cups nondairy milk soy, almond, or coconut work
⅓ cup cranberry sauce Plus more for garnishing, see substitutions in notes
¼ cup rolled oats
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger optional but recommended
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional but recommended
2 ice cubes optional

Instructions

Add banana, orange, milk, cranberry sauce, rolled oats, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to a blender.
Blend on high until smooth. If desired, add a couple ice cubes for a frothier, cooler texture.
Pour into two glasses. Feel free to garnish with fresh cranberries if you have them!
Optionally, swirl a TBS of cranberry sauce into each glass for a tie-dye effect. Enjoy right away.

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Notes

This recipe is best prepared right before you intend to eat it. However, if will keep in the fridge for up to one day.

Substitution Ideas:

- Banana - Instead of banana, yogurt is a nice substitute as it provides a creamy texture. It also provides sweetness, so to make u for that, add a splash of maple syrup or two Medjool dates. A splash of vanilla will also improve the perceived sweetness of this smoothie.

- Cranberry sauce - If you do not have any cranberry sauce on hand, substitute ⅓ cup fresh cranberries and 3 TBS maple syrup or 2 Medjool dates.

- Orange - If you do not have a fresh orange or clementine, feel free to substitute ¼ cup of orange juice.

- Spices - Most of the spices here can be omitted if you do not have them on hand. Fresh versions can also be substituted (ginger room, fresh nutmeg).

- Oats - Oatmeal provides heft and texture. If you do not have this, substitute ground flaxseeds.

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