Description
This Pineapple & Cranberry Smoothie is a vibrant tropical blend that combines tangy cranberries, sweet pineapple, and creamy banana for a refreshing, energizing drink. Packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber, it’s the perfect healthy smoothie for busy mornings, post-workout recovery, or whenever you need a tropical boost in winter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks (fresh works too)
- 3/4 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or light)
- 1/2 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt (dairy-free for vegan)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- A few strawberries for variation
Instructions
- Add Liquids: Pour cranberry juice and orange juice into a blender first.
- Add Fruits & Yogurt: Add pineapple, cranberries, banana, and yogurt. Include honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Blend: Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until smooth and creamy. Add more juice or ice as needed for texture.
- Serve: Pour into glasses, garnish with a pineapple wedge or cranberries, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen fruit: It helps create a cold, creamy texture without ice.
- Adjust sweetness: Add honey or maple syrup to balance tartness.
- For a thicker smoothie: Use more banana or reduce juice slightly.
- Make it vegan: Use coconut or almond yogurt instead of dairy yogurt.
- Boost nutrition: Add spinach, kale, or protein powder for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Smoothies
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie, Tropical Smoothie, Healthy Breakfast Smoothie, Vegan Smoothie, Winter Smoothie, Cranberry Smoothie, Pineapple Smoothie, Fruit Smoothie Recipe, Easy Smoothie, Dairy-Free Smoothie