Try our Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie Recipe for an irresistible flavor combination that's unexpectedly perfect at any time of year. With this sweet and tart fruit smoothie is packed with vitamins and minerals!
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There are some recipes I like a lot, and there are others that I just love. I am over-the-moon in love with my Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie! It's got a sweet and tart flavor that's perfect for waking you up in the morning, but there's just the right amount of creaminess from the yogurt.
While you might think of cranberries only during the holidays, this is a smoothie and tasty and nutritional all year long!
This nutritional smoothie is the perfect opportunity for you to sneak some healthy goodness into your family. The combination of pineapple and cranberry is so delicious in this smoothie.
This is meant to be a brief overview of the cranberry pineapple smoothie recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.
🧂 Ingredients
- cranberry juice or cran pineapple juice
- vanilla yogurt
- fresh or frozen pineapple
- fresh or frozen cranberries
- honey or other sweetener of your choice
- elderberry syrup (optional, but adds an immune boost)
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about this pineapple and cranberry smoothie recipe.
Yes! - you can blend fresh or frozen cranberries into any smoothie!
Cranberries are fabulous with apples and pears and just about any citrus fruits. Try pairing them with chocolate or mint for a unique but tasty flavor combination.
Like cranberries, pineapple also contains vitamins B6 and C and loads of antioxidants. The enzymes in pineapple can even help ease digestion and can even ease the symptoms of arthritis.
Cranberries are considered a superfood because the contain antioxidants that fight disease. With vitamins B, C, E, fiber and more, cranberries are one of the world's healthiest foods! In addition, studies of have shown that cranberries are good for the brain and can improve your memory, help heal skin conditions, and flush your kidneys.
Fresh cranberries are healthiest.
I don't recommend using dried cranberries in this recipe for several reasons. Dried cranberries are often processed and have a lot of added sugar.
Dried cranberries do not blend as well as fresh or frozen and will affect the texture of your smoothie.
📖 Variations
We recommend that you try our recipe for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.
However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.
- Switch up your juices for various flavors by using pineapple juice, or try orange juice, which pairs well with cranberries and pineapple.
- Add other fruit such as strawberries or pomegranate seeds for even more antioxidants!
- Use less liquid and more yogurt to create a beautiful Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie bowl instead. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds.
Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ½ cup cranberry juice
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Barlean's Seriously Delicious Passion Pineapple Omega Swirl optional
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener of your choice
- 1 tablespoon elderberry syrup
Instructions
- Into the blender, add the juice, yogurt, and Barlean’s Passion Pineapple Seriously Delicious Omega Swirl (optional)½ cup cranberry juice, 1 cup vanilla yogurt, 2 tablespoons Barlean's Seriously Delicious Passion Pineapple Omega Swirl
- Add the elderberry syrup if desired.1 tablespoon elderberry syrup
- Pulse to combine.
- After that, add the pineapple and cranberries and pulse 3-4 times until the mixture begins to puree.1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple, 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- Taste for sweetness and add honey (or other sweetener) as needed.2 tablespoons honey or other sweetener of your choice
- Puree until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more juice until the smoothie is your desired consistency.
Notes
- Switch up your juices for various flavors by using pineapple juice, or try orange juice, which pairs well with cranberries and pineapple.
- Add other fruit such as strawberries or pomegranate seeds for even more antioxidants!
- Use less liquid and more yogurt to create a beautiful Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie bowl instead. Top with fresh fruit, nuts, and seeds.
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Michelle from Weekend Craft says
I would have never thought of the combo of pineapple and cranberry! Sounds Delish.
Jenna says
What a unique flavor combination!
Ang Paris says
It seems like it wouldn't work, but it's totally amazing!