A refreshing winter smoothie combining crisp apple and tart frozen cranberries blended with milk and a pinch of sea salt for balance.
Apple Cranberry Winter Smoothie
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A refreshing winter smoothie combining crisp apple and tart frozen cranberries blended with milk and a pinch of sea salt for balance.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (125.0 g)chopped apple
- ¾ cup (110.0 g)frozen cranberries
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the chopped apple and frozen cranberries.
- Add the ice cubes and fine sea salt.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- For a creamier texture, substitute milk with almond or oat milk. Prepare the chopped apple in advance and store in lemon water to prevent browning.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make apple cranberry winter smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make apple cranberry winter smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
235
Calories / serving
6.5g
Fat
39.9g
Carbs
6.9g
Protein
26.6g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~235 cal · 7g fat · 40g carbs · 7g protein · 27g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 235 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 44 min·2.6 mi·~5150 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 32 min·1.6 mi·~3200 steps
- Moderate cycling 24 min·4.8 mi
- Swimming laps 33 min
- Jogging 23 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
- Stair climbing 22 min·~2000 steps
- Dancing 38 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 24 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 55 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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