Description
A sweet and tart smoothie perfect for fall.
Cranberries and apples blend beautifully for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 medium sweet apple (skinned)
- 3 inches of medium-sized cucumber (skinned)
- 1 tbsp honey of choice
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) water or several ice cubes
Instructions
- Peel the apple and cucumber.
- Add cranberries, celery, apple, and cucumber to the blender.
- Blend on low, then increase to high.
- Add water to facilitate blending or add ice cubes to chill if using fresh cranberries.
- Add honey and blend until smooth.
- If necessary, add more water to thin the smoothie.
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, use frozen cranberries and omit the added water.
- To reduce sweetness, use less honey or substitute with maple syrup.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 2