By Jodee Weiland
With the New Year approaching, it is definitely time for a new smoothie! This time of year brings with it the availability of cranberries, so my new smoothie definitely has cranberries. Blended together with other fruits, this smoothie has both the tart flavor of cranberries along with the sweet flavors of Granny Smith apples and mango slices. The result is the fabulously Delicious Cranberry Apple Smoothie with Mango!
Each of these ingredients has numerous health benefits for us adding great nutritional value to this smoothie. The cranberry health benefits are a decrease in the risk of urinary tract infections and also, an increase in the health of the cardiovascular system. It’s the combined impact of cranberry antioxidants and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients in cranberry that’s responsible for these results. Adding cranberries to a smoothie is definitely a way to increase the health benefits of your smoothie.
Delicious Cranberry Apple Smoothie with Mango
- 1 cup ruby red grapefruit juice (no sugar added) or juice of your choice
- 1 cup frozen fresh mango
- ½ cup frozen fresh cranberries
- 1 Granny Smith apple with skin cored and cut up
- 1 tablespoon organic honey
Prepare and place all of the above ingredients into a blender. Blend the ingredients together until smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve. This recipe will be enough for about two ten ounce servings.
My Delicious Cranberry Apple Smoothie with Mango is both delicious and healthy! There are two servings and each will be approximately 206 calories and 0 fats. This a great boost before working out or after a workout. The vitamins and additional nutrients from this smoothie are a great health benefit for you any time. Give this smoothie a try, and enjoy!
I love all of the ingredients you included in this smoothie recipe, Jodee! I need to start eating healthier this year and I do love a smoothie. I’m picky, so I’m happy when I find a recipe I can recreate, such as this yummy one. Thank you!!
Happy New Year!! xx
Thanks, Dana, I’m glad you like it! When it comes to smoothies, just pick healthy foods you like and add a little organic honey if needed. Don’t forget to add vegetables sometimes as well. Thanks for stopping by to chat with me!
Another healthful smoothie recipe, Jodee! I can’t wait to try this recipe…it fits all of my goals for 2015 with its vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. I love the addition of the cranberries! Happy New Year to you, friend!
Thanks, Julie, and Happy New Year and best wishes for you and yours! This smoothie is awesome and healthy. Thanks for stopping by to visit and chat with me!