Cranberry Orange Coconut Smoothie (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of cranberries, oranges, banana, and creamy coconut milk for a refreshing drink.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 medium ripe banana

→ Liquids

04 - 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
05 - 1/2 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)

→ Sweetener & Extras

06 - 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave (to taste)
07 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (plus extra for garnish)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - Optional: 1/2 cup ice cubes (for a colder, thicker smoothie)

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine the cranberries, orange segments, banana, coconut milk, orange juice, maple syrup, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
02 - Add ice cubes if desired for a colder, thicker texture, and blend again until fully incorporated.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed, blending briefly to combine.
04 - Pour into two glasses. Garnish with extra shredded coconut and a few whole cranberries if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cranberry orange combo tastes like sunshine in a glass, even in the dead of winter
  • It comes together in literally five minutes, but tastes like something from a fancy juice bar
02 -
  • Frozen cranberries are actually better than fresh here because they break down easier and make the smoothie instantly thick and frosty
  • If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the cranberries thaw for about 5 minutes before blending
03 -
  • If your oranges are not very juicy, supplement with extra orange juice so the smoothie is not too thick
  • The shredded coconut softens as it sits, so add it right before serving if you want that nice texture contrast

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