Apple Cranberry Smoothie Recipe (Whole30)

Not sure what to do with the fresh or frozen cranberries you have kicking around?

This holiday smoothie is the solution!

An apple cranberry smoothie that's made around whole food ingredients to give you fuel you need and the mood boost!

Packed with nutrition, as a Certified Nutrition Coach, I love that this whole30 smoothie can be used as both breakfast and a snack!

Ingredients You Need

Though a typical apple cranberry smoothie relies on maple syrup, cranberry juice, and orange juice, this whole30 version is made from whole food ingredients instead.

Fresh or frozen cranberries: though frozen is best for a thicker and more chilled smoothie, fresh cranberries will work just as well! If you're a cranberry lover, this cranberry mimosa is a fun one too!

Almond butter: adding in a dose of healthy fats. Make sure to use unsweetened almond butter to keep the refreshingly tart flavor of the cranberry smoothie.

Hemp hearts: some mega omega three fatty acids, hemp hearts are also a potent source of plant-based protein.

Coconut milk: use the coconut milk from the can (the thick cream) to give the smoothie the best texture.

Almond milk: any non-dairy milk will do. We personally use homemade hemp milk the most.

Dates: dates are what helps balance the tartness of the frozen cranberries.

Apple: as part of the base of the smoothie the apple is kind of important. Make sure to use a powerful blender so that the texture is smooth and not gritty.

How To Make The Cranberry Smoothie

1. Add all the ingredients into a blender beginning with the almond milk.
2. Blend for 1-2 full minutes until smooth.
3. Pour into a jar and enjoy.

Bumping Up The Protein

Though there is some plant-based protein in this whole30 cranberry smoothie, you may want to bump it up a bit.

If you want to add in protein (learn more about how to get more protein into your diet), the easiest way would be collagen powder!

Collagen is a beneficial part of bone broth and wonderful for your hair, skin, and nails (learn more about collagen powder).

Collagen powder is odorless and flavorless which is why it makes a better addition to this Holiday smoothie than protein powder.

Plus, it's one of the cleanest sources of protein so great for kids!

I grab my collagen from Perfect Supplements.

Perfect Supplements sources their collagen from pasture-raised (grass-fed) cows. So, I trust it.

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Keeping in mind though, that adding either protein powder or collagen powder to the cranberry smoothie will omit some of the allergy or diet-friendly benefits (it wouldn't be vegan with collagen. Likewise, it wouldn't be whole30 with protein powder).

Add Ons And Flavor Swaps

One of the best parts about this Holiday smoothie is that it's so easy to interchange flavors!

Top the cranberry smoothie with whole30 coconut whipped cream, sprinkled cinnamon, or fresh orange zest.

Likewise, if apple isn't your thing, subbing in frozen mango is a really tasty twist as well (though will alter the color of the smoothie slightly.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cranberry Smoothie

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