Cranberry Orange Smoothie Yogurt (Printable)

A tangy blend of cranberries, orange, banana, and yogurt creates a refreshing, creamy drink.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented

03 - 1 small ripe banana

04 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

05 - 1/2 cup orange juice

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, to taste

07 - 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - A few ice cubes (if using fresh cranberries)

01 - Place cranberries, orange segments, banana, Greek yogurt, orange juice, and honey or maple syrup into a blender.

02 - Incorporate grated orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice cubes if desired.

03 - Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.

04 - Taste and add additional honey or maple syrup to achieve preferred sweetness.

05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately, optionally garnishing with extra orange zest or cranberries.

01 -

It's genuinely five minutes from fridge to glass, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
The tartness of cranberries paired with sweet orange feels like fall and summer had a conversation.
That Greek yogurt makes it creamy enough to feel like dessert, but the nutrition is totally legitimate.

02 -

Don't skip the vanilla extract—it's the secret that transforms tart-and-sweet into something genuinely craveable, though it's subtle enough that no one will guess it's there.
If your smoothie ends up thinner than you wanted, frozen banana slices work better than ice cubes because they blend into the drink instead of watering it down as they melt.

03 -

If you find frozen cranberries leave you with a slightly icy texture no matter what, let them sit at room temperature for two minutes before blending—that tiny shift makes them blend smoother.
Always taste the orange juice before using it; bad juice ruins everything, so use the good stuff or buy fresh if you can.