I just love the taste of cranberries – and this Cranberry Smoothie recipe has no added sugar and packs a real superfood punch. It’s great for a light breakfast or a pre- or post-workout a refresher, but it also makes the perfect pre-party holiday snack.

When people ask if I have any tips for eating clean throughout the holiday season, I always say the most important thing is to never head to a party starving. It is next to impossible to pass up those indulgent passed party hors d’oeuvres or decadent desserts if your stomach is grumbling.

The Superfood Cranberry Smoothie will definitely take the edge off your hunger but it won’t leave you feeling too full or heavy. Packed with an astonishing array of phytonutrients, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, it’s also the perfect way to fill in much-needed nutrient gaps during this hectic time of year.

Consider Adding in a SUPER Superfood Booster

Although the Cranberry Smoothie is already plenty rich in nutrients as-is, you might want to consider adding in a specialty superfood in the form of freeze-dried Goji powder. Freeze-dried goji powder offers all of the benefits of the whole berry in an easy-to-use and more digestible form. With the addition of just one tablespoon of goji powder per serving, you will instantly, dramatically and effortlessly boost the overall nutritional content of the Cranberry Smoothie.

One of the richese sources of antioxidants on the planet, Goji berries (and goji powder) are a powerhouse of nutrition and a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C, more than 20 trace minerals and vitamins such as zinc and iron as well as anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.

Goji powder is also highly versatile and can easily be added to other smoothies, mixed into chia puddings, sprinkled on oatmeal or cereal, stirred into green drinks, hot teas and more. My favorite brand is Navitas Naturals (see photo above). It can be purchased at places like Whole Foods or online for a discount at Amazon.

Superfood Cranberry Smoothie Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1/4 cup canned chilled coconut milk, hardened cream part only
1 whole orange, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup water
1 cup frozen cranberries
1 cup frozen organic peaches
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 or 4 organic pitted medjool dates, like these ones from Terrasoul
2 tablespoons freeze-dried goji powder, like my favorite from Navitas Organics

Instructions

Add the ingredients in the order listed above in a high-speed blender, like this one from Luvele or this one from Ninja and process on high speed for about 1 minute, or until all ingredients are well blended. Drink chilled.

Notes

Place the coconut can in the refrigerator for 5 hours or the freezer for 1 hour. Remove the chilled can and then flip the can upside down. The liquid coconut milk (the part that doesn’t harden) will now be at the top of the can; pour the liquid off and save for another use. Spoon out the hardened coconut cream and measure 1/4 cup for the smoothie recipe.

If you love the Cranberry Smoothie recipe but thirsting for a more spirited cranberry sipper, try my Cranberry-Pomegranate Cocktail.