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Stock up and freeze cranberries so you can enjoy this 3 ingredient, tart-sweet cranberry banana smoothie all year round! It is high in potassium, antioxidants and vitamin C, making it a good morning and post-workout drink.

It’s incredible how I can overlook the obvious. Case in point, cranberries.

I love cranberries. I love smoothies. Why I have never considered combining the two is beyond me. I stock the freezer with bags of cranberries every November–cranberry sauces, scones and breads are always in season at my house.

But cranberries in a smoothie? For some reason, I never gave it a go. Running out of frozen mixed berries forced me to recognize my oversight.

I decided keep it simple: no added sugar, no dairy, no protein powder. Just three stellar ingredients to keep me up and running on an overcast morning. I expected satisfactory, but what I blended was nothing short of extraordinary: sweet-tart, subtly tropical, with a bold, nuanced flavor that belies the short list of ingredients.

I know you will love everything about this simple smoothie, too!

Recipe Benefits
Ingredients
Step by Step Instructions
High in Nutrients
FAQ
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Cranberry Banana Smoothie (3 ingredients) Recipe

Recipe Benefits

Minimalist (only 3 ingredients)
Fast & easy to make (ready in 1 minute)
High fiber (6.3 grams per serving)
High in potassium
High in vitamin C
Vegan (egg-free, dairy-free)
Gluten-free
No added sugar

Ingredients

The exact amounts of each ingredient are indicated in the recipe card at the end of the post. Toggle between US Customary (volume) and Metric (weights) for preferred measurement option.

fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
coconut water (see notes for options)
ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks, and frozen

banana and frozen cranberries on a white surface

Step by Step Instructions

Note that the complete directions are also in the recipe card below.

Place the cranberries and coconut water in a blender. Blend until very smooth.
Add the frozen banana chunks to the blender. Process using on/off pulses, until smooth. Serve immediately.

High in Nutrients

This cranberry banana smoothie is loaded with nutrients:

High in Antioxidants: cranberries are second only to blueberries in antioxidants, including, but not limited to Vitamin C, Vitamin E, manganese, and quercetin.
High Potassium: Bananas and coconut water are especially high in potassium. One cup of coconut water has more potassium than 4 bananas.

FAQ

Can I make the cranberry banana smoothie ahead of time? Yes! Store the smoothie in an airtight container or bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake well before serving.
What can I use in place of coconut water? Use an equal amount of any juice you like (e.g., orange juice, pineapple juice) or nondairy milk (e.g., coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk or soy milk).
How can I make the smoothie sweeter? The riper the banana (before freezing), the sweeter the smoothie will be. Using juice in place of coconut water will also increase the sweetness. Last, consider adding a small amount of the sweetener of you choice, such as maple syrup, agave nectar, monkfruit, stevia, or coconut sugar.
Can I use dried cranberries in place of fresh or frozen cranberries? No, I do not recommend it.
Can I replace the banana with another type of frozen fruit? Yes! Consider using frozen pineapple or mango chunks in place of the banana.

Drink up!

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