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    Published: Dec 14, 2019 · Modified: May 14, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

    Cranberry Blueberry Smoothie

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    This cranberry blueberry smoothie is a fun breakfast or snack, and perfect for the holiday season. So simple to make, it pairs cranberries with blueberries, as well as maple syrup for sweetness and oats to make it creamy and a little more filling, and is the perfect way to start your day.

    cranberry blueberry smoothie in a glass next to holly and blueberries.

    Smoothies are always so good for getting a healthy dose of fruit, and that includes during the holidays with this festive smoothie! Cranberries are full of flavour and lots of vitamin C too. We have a healthy and flavourful smoothie perfect for a quick light breakfast or snack.

    If you love smoothies as much as I do, then you may also like to try out my apple and pear smoothie and my mango pear smoothie. Both so flavourful and easy to make!

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
    • 🥤 Ingredients
    • 📖 Variations to the recipe
    • 🔪 Step by step instructions
    • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
    • 📋 Frequently asked questions
    • 📖 A note for my low histamine readers
    • 🍽 More healthy smoothies
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why this recipe is so good

    Festive flavours! A fun smoothie using the holiday fruit of cranberries! Of course enjoy year-round too (just use frozen cranberries when they are out of season).

    Healthy and bright. Cranberries have quite a zing with their more sharp taste, making this feel quite tangy.

    Easy to make. A real 'dump in the blender and press blend' kind of recipe that I know I love for a busy weekday morning!

    🥤 Ingredients

    all the ingredients for cranberry blueberry smoothie.

    Making this cranberry smoothie requires fruit, whether fresh or frozen, and some pantry staples. You will need:

    • Cranberries - I tend to use fresh in season, but frozen at other times of the year when they are difficult to get hold of.
    • Blueberries - you can also use fresh or frozen.
    • Oats - to thicken the smoothie and make it a little more filling. Use certified gluten free oats if required.
    • Non-dairy milk - use the type that suits you best.
    • Maple syrup - to add a hint of sweetness.
    • Ice - to preference, you will likely need a little more if using fresh fruit.

    📖 Variations to the recipe

    You can always swap other berries into the smoothie, such as blackberries.

    A pinch of chia seeds or shelled hemp seeds in the smoothie would give some healthy fats.

    🔪 Step by step instructions

    Making this cranberry blueberry smoothie is very simple to do, with just a few steps:

    smoothie ingredients in a blender.
    pink smoothie in a blender.

    Smoothies are the easiest thing to make, and this one is no exception.

    Step 1

    Add all the ingredients to your blender (or I use a NutriBullet).

    Step 2

    Blend! Blend to a thick smoothie. Have a taste and adjust with more fruit or oats to your preference. Add ice to preference.

    💭 Recipe tips and notes

    • Add the milk to your blender first, then the other ingredients to help prevent them sticking to the sides.
    • Add ice a cube at a time so you don't dilute it too much by mistake.
    • Use gluten free oats if required.

    📋 Frequently asked questions

    Can I use frozen fruit in this cranberry blueberry smoothie?

    You can use either fresh or frozen fruit in a smoothie. If using fresh fruit you may like to add a little extra ice.

    Do I have to add maple syrup?

    Cranberries are quite tart and sour, so this smoothie does need a sweetener such as maple syrup.

    How do I make a smoothie more filling?

    You can add extra oats, chia seeds or shelled hemp seeds to make your smoothie more filling.

    📖 A note for my low histamine readers

    Cranberries rate as low histamine on the SIGHI list, with a score of 0. However, a few people have mentioned that they heard they were higher histamine. I haven't been able to track down which list says this, but always follow the advice of your doctor or dietician and of course only make the recipe if you know you tolerate cranberries well.

    overhead view of cranberry blueberry smoothie in a glass.

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    Try out lots of smoothie recipes here on the blog, including my popular mango blueberry smoothie. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

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    📖 Recipe

    cranberry blueberry smoothie in a glass next to holly.

    Cranberry Blueberry Smoothie

    Claire
    This cranberry blueberry smoothie is full of fruity festive flavour! Perfect as a light breakfast or mid-afternoon snack. Serves 1 for a full glass, 2 for smaller smoothie 'shots'.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie, Snack, Sweet treat
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 263 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅓ cup cranberries fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup blueberries fresh or frozen
    • 2 tablespoon oats
    • 1 cup non-dairy milk
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ice to taste
    • pinch pink himalayan salt optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add all the ingredients to a blender (add milk first, then the rest) and blend to a smoothie consistency.
    • Add ice cubes one by one to preferred consistency. Top with some hemp seeds for a little extra protein if you like!

    Notes

    • Add the milk to your blender first, then the other ingredients to help prevent them sticking to the sides.
    • Add ice a cube at a time so you don't dilute it too much by mistake.
    • Use gluten free oats if required.
    • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
     

    Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance (SIGHI) food list for histamine

    All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
    • non-dairy milk, for which there are differing scores.
    • cranberries score 0, but please see the note above in the post.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 122mgPotassium: 505mgFiber: 5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 987IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 366mgIron: 2mg
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    Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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