With the holidays upon us, our homes will be overflowing with joy, love, and cranberries –well, with all kinds of delicious foods! Unfortunately, most of us throw out more of that food than we’d like to admit. Smoothies and juices are a great way to use a lot of the extra fruits and vegetables we find in our kitchens.
I came up with these smoothie combinations from different fruits and greens that I needed to use up before they went bad. I don’t buy fresh cranberries often, but I know I’ll have plenty of them in the house during the holiday season. They also stay fresh in the fridge for several weeks because of their acidity.
The thing to remember with cranberries is that they have a bitter taste to them — so be careful not to overdo it if you experiment with your own smoothies. You can always use a little honey to sweeten up your smoothie if you do accidentally get a little heavy handed with these beautiful, potent little berries!
Cranberry Mango Smoothie
- 1 C. Mango
- 1 Apple
- ¼ C. Cranberry
- 1 Orange
- ¼ C. Water
- 1 C. Crushed ice
Related: Veggie and Feta Pasta Salad
Cranberry Kale Smoothie
- ½ C. Cranberry
- 2 C. Baby kale and baby spinach mix
- 1 Apple
- 1 Orange
- ½ C. Yogurt
- 1 C. Crushed ice
Cranberry smoothies are healthy and refreshing. They’re full of disease fighting anti-oxidants, fiber, and vitamins. They’re a good source of vitamin E, vitamin K, and especially vitamin C. They’re also known to promote urinary tract health.
Related: Strawberry Muffins with Strawberry Lemon Glaze
Mix all ingredients in a Nutri-Bullet or blender and enjoy!
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Lisa is a mother of three lovely young women and is a new grandmother to a baby boy! She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than thirty years. Lisa is originally from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, but has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Running a small business for over 25 years and raising a family has made for a busy, busy life with many ups and downs; it’s definitely been an adventure.
Lisa’s always involved in one project or another whether it’s work related or serving her community. She also recently went back to school to finish her bachelor’s degree in American Studies. Lisa tries to make every day a good day—that means learning something new, practicing kindness, and enjoying the present moment.
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