Summer is on us full force and that means, heat and humidity. It also means we’re looking for any way we can to cool down! Smoothies are a great way to cool down and you can pack them full of foods that are high in nutrients. It’s a win-win!
My family really enjoys smoothies. Often they feel (and taste) like a treat! We like them in the morning as part of breakfast or as a fun snack but you can enjoy them anytime you like! And smoothies are great because you can easily tailor them to your specific taste preferences.
This Apple Cranberry Smoothie is packed with good-for-you superfoods!
A little about the ingredients:
Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants and fiber. They also contain many important nutrients, like vitamin C and B-complex vitamins.
Cranberries are low in calories and high in vitamins C, A, and K. They are also a good source of antioxidants.
Dates are high in fiber, full of antioxidants, and are a great natural sweetener.
Coconut milk is a dairy-free milk substitute and is full of medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs). MCFAs are metabolized quickly into energy and are less likely to be stored by the body as fat.
Almond butter is full of magnesium and vitamin E and is a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats.
If you are looking for something that contains omega-3 essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and fiber, look no further than flax!
Hemp hearts are rich in fatty acids and an excellent source of protein. They’re also a good source of vitamins and minerals, like vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium.
Almond milk, like the almond butter, contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, like vitamin E, and low in calories. It is a very popular dairy-free alternative to milk. It’s also very easy to make!
So, as you can see, we weren’t exaggerating when we said this smoothie is filled with superfoods! Ready to give it a taste?
Apple Cranberry Smoothie with Superfoods
Since smoothies absorb so well in our bodies, I recommend that you only use organic ingredients when preparing a smoothie.
This recipe will make one large smoothie or two small ones. (This is enough for one glass for me and 2 small glasses for my children.)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2-2/3 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 date
- 1/8 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 2/3 cups almond milk
- 3 ice cubes
Directions:
Before beginning, make sure you have a blender that is powerful enough to handle frozen berries and ice cubes.
Chop up half an apple, remove the seeds and place it in the blender. Add your cranberries, date, almond butter, flax meal, hemp hearts, and ice cubes to the blender.
Measure the coconut milk and almond milk and pour over the ingredients in the blender.
Blend on high until the entire mixture is smooth.
Pour into a glass and enjoy!
This recipe doesn’t only look pretty but the kids love it! It’s a great way to have a cool healthy treat.
I hope your family loves it as much as we do.
Apple Cranberry Smoothie with Superfoods
A tasty smoothie full of good-for-you ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2-2/3 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 date
- 1/8 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon flax meal
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 2/3 cups almond milk
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Before beginning, make sure you have a blender that is powerful enough to handle frozen berries and ice cubes.
- Chop up half an apple, remove seeds and place it in the blender. Add your cranberries, date, almond butter, flax meal, hemp hearts, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Measure the coconut milk and almond milk and pour over the ingredients in the blender.
- Blend on high until the entire mixture is smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 6gSugar: 12gProtein: 5g
Please keep in mind that these nutritional values are estimates, based on the ingredients, and it might not be accurate.
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