Fresh Cranberry Smoothie with Cinnamon and Pomegranate
Fresh Cranberry Smoothie with Cinnamon and Pomegranate is a vibrant, tart, and refreshing drink perfect for breakfast, a midday boost, or a festive holiday treat. Packed with antioxidants from cranberries and pomegranate juice, with a hint of warming cinnamon and added chia seeds for texture and nutrition, this smoothie is both healthy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 6–7 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings
- Category: Beverage / Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American / Healthy
Ingredients
½ cup fresh cranberries (frozen works too)
1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
½ small peeled orange
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
20–24 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add cranberries, pomegranate juice, peeled orange, chia seeds, cinnamon, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired—optional: add a teaspoon of maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a few fresh cranberries or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Add a scoop of protein powder or plant-based protein for a filling smoothie.
Substitute fresh cranberries with frozen cranberries for a colder, thicker texture.
Include a handful of spinach or kale for a green smoothie twist.
Use coconut water instead of pomegranate juice for a lighter version.
Blend with a banana for added creaminess and natural sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
