This is a fantastic winter green smoothie that can be made in any blender. The smoothie balances out tart and sweet, and contains both winter ingredients (e.g. cranberries and spinach) and summer fruits (e.g. pineapple and banana). Enjoy!
Creamy Cranberry Green Smoothie
- Yield: about 24-ounces (1 servings)
- Cost: $1.50-2.00
- Prep: 5 mins
Ingredients
1 medium banana, fresh
3/4 cup pineapple, fresh
1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen
3 cups raw spinach, fresh
1 cup water
a few drops of vanilla extract
a few raisins or stevia extract (optional)
Equipment
- Any standard or high-speed blender. By the way, I have both a Oster blender and Vitamix blender, and they both work well for this recipe.
Instructions
- Add the spinach, water, and raisins (optional) to a blender, and blend for 30 seconds or until the greens are completely broken down.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
Enjoy! Share this recipe with your friends <3 <3
-Brandi