Rejuvenating Orange and Fresh Cranberry Smoothie

If your body is in need of a little pick me up after the Holiday season, look no further than this super nourishing powerhouse Orange and Fresh Cranberry Smoothie

Rejuvenating Orange and Fresh Cranberry Smoothie

Well, it's officially that time of year when you beg your body to stay healthy and hold up to the onslaught of sugary treats you have crammed in there over the Holiday season...and mine has given up the ghost.

It's a case of too many cookies and hot chocolates while walking the Christmas lights, and not enough salads, that has left me feeling totally worn out with a bark more befitting of a large dog (a cough....I have a terrible cough).

I am not, however, going down without a fight.

I have been downing these Orange and Fresh Cranberry Smoothies like they are going out of season!

Well...technically they are, as fresh cranberries seem to disappear once the Holiday season is over...so it's quite fitting. 

You will need:

• cranberries (preferably frozen)
• oranges
• frozen banana
• coconut water

Super simple!

Buying Cranberries In Season

I say frozen cranberries, but I actually buy them fresh and then freeze them myself solely for the purpose of using them in smoothies.

Just after the Holidays, when all the decorations start to disappear from the store cranberries tend to be dirt cheap!

This is the best time to grab a few bags and pop them in the freezer.

They come in handy throughout the year for smoothies and baked goods, especially if you want to try your hand at a cranberry smoothie whilst enjoying Christmas in July.

If the cranberries are too tart for you, add a little bit of sweetener, some maple syrup or honey will work perfectly here. We didn't need any, and my kids even scoffed it down without a word, but it depends on what you are used to.

Just add a drizzle to the blender with the rest of the ingredients and you will be good to go.

What Are Some Of The Benefits Of A Cranberry Smoothie?

Cranberries are definitely one of the more underrated fruits.

The nourishing combination of fresh cranberries, fresh oranges, coconut water, and bananas in this super easy smoothie loads your body with:

• loads of antioxidants;
• vitamin C;
• vitamin E;
• Manganese;
• Fiber;
• Copper;
• Potassium, and
• electrolytes.

All good stuff.

Let's hope they combine to get my body back and fighting on the right track!

If your body is in need of a little pick me up, be sure to try this awesome combination.

It seriously packs a flavor punch and tastes like a little bit of sunshine on a cold day.

Plus, it is really comforting for a sore throat!

Need More Smoothie Recipes?

It's always nice to have a collection of different smoothie recipes up your sleeve.

Here are some of my favorites at the moment:

• Blueberry and Almond Milk Smoothie
• Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
• Kale and Pomegranate Smoothie
• Pineapple and Grapefruit Smoothie
• And for something a little bit different this Chia Lime and Ginger Pineapple Agua Fresca

Happy drinking.

xx

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