Cranberry Smoothie Bowls
Dec 20, 2017, Updated May 26, 2021
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Start your day with a vitamin-packed & antioxidant-rich smoothie bowl!
Smoothie bowls are thicker, heartier smoothies that you eat from a bowl rather than sip from a glass. They are typically thickened with frozen fruit and milk and topped with chunks of fruit and something crunchy like granola or nuts. Smoothies are a great breakfast on-the-go but on those rare mornings you actually have time to sit at the table, try a smoothie bowl!
We love this recipe for Cranberry Smoothie Bowls for it’s winterrific flavors, but also because it’s incredibly easy to make! If you’re already a fan of the smoothie bowl trend you know that some of them can be beautiful but complicated and labor intensive. Not so with this one! It is stunning but can also be made in just a few minutes time.
Packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, this recipe is a great way to kickstart your day. It’s loaded with vitamin C and also a good source of fiber, Vitamin E, potassium, B vitamins, and calcium. Did you know that the antioxidants found in pomegranates may help reduce joint pain and reduce the risk of heart disease? Antioxidants found in pomegranates, cranberries, and walnut may also protect against certain cancers. One thing is certain, this is a breakfast you can feel good about eating.
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This smoothie bowl has a tart flavor that cranberry lovers will appreciate. The tartness is balanced with a bit of sweetness from mandarin orange wedges and vanilla extract. Frozen bananas and Greek yogurt create a rich, creamy texture. The pomegranate arils and walnuts add a nice crunch.
Cranberry Smoothie Bowls
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 2 bananas frozen
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup cranberries frozen
- 1 mandarin orange
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Toppings
- pomegranate arils
- walnuts
- mandarin orange wedges
Instructions
- Place smoothie ingredients in blender and blend on high for 1 minutes, or until you reach your desired texture.
- Divide smoothie mixture into 2 seperate bowls and top with pomegranate arils, walnuts, and mandarin orange wedges.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a way to start the day! We hope you enjoy this Cranberry Smoothie Bowl recipe as much we do!
Are you a fan of smoothie bowls? Give this one a try and let us know what you think!
