Creamy Vegan Cranberry Smoothie

Tart cranberries, sweet dates, and a whole cast of nutritious characters make this Creamy Vegan Cranberry Smoothie a holiday delight! Make it for breakfast on Thanksgiving day or anytime you want a perfectly creamy treat that does so much good for your body.

This Creamy Cranberry Vegan Smoothie is made in the blender in just a couple minutes and it's absolutely delicious! It tastes like a dessert and I always have to blend extras because everyone in my family comes running when I make it. I love that it is absolutely filled with incredible nutrition, free of refined sugar, and totally vegan. It's become a seasonal favorite smoothie!

How to Make a Creamy Vegan Smoothie

There are two ingredients in this smoothie that add to the creaminess: almonds and cauliflower! I often hear people say "Cauliflower in smoothies?! For real?" But I promise you can't taste it at ALL and it just adds this incredibly smooth, creamy texture. Almonds add plant-based protein and even more thick and creamy texture. It's borderline milkshake territory here!

All About Cranberries

Cranberries are SO GOOD for you! I love using them in holiday dishes because of all the nutrition they offer. Their bright red color tells us right away that cranberries are packed with good stuff. They promote a healthy urinary tract and digestive health due to naturally occurring compounds called PACS (proanthocyanins). They’re great for your cardiovascular health and their deep red pigment contains important nutrients that play a role in preventing heart disease, cancer, and age-related mental decline. When included as part of a low-sodium diet, cranberries may even reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

For the best results, look for cranberries that are shiny, firm, plump and range in color from bright light red to dark red. You want to avoid cranberries that are shriveled or look decayed. Fresh, ripe cranberries will always bounce so you can actually do a bounce test to see if they're just right!

Health Benefits of Cauliflower

What CAN'T cauliflower do?! It has got to be the most versatile veggie around. Cauliflower is nutrient-rich and low in calories while offering dietary fiber, vitamin C and folic acid. This smoothie is the perfect way to get more cauliflower into your diet without it feeling like a chore. When it comes to cauliflower in smoothies I always buy frozen riced cauliflower. Make sure that is the only ingredients - no seasonings!

The Best Blender for Smoothies

I think one of the reasons I make smoothies so often is because I have an INCREDIBLE blender! It makes such a difference. It's hands down my most-used appliance.

If you're as much of a smoothie fan as I am (or you want to up your smoothie game!), you just might love my Rock Your Blender Cookbook! It's filled with tasty, nutritious smoothie recipes. It's also a perfect holiday gift that can be sent electronically!

More Vegan Smoothies

Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Strawberries & Cream Veggie-Filled Smoothie

Vegan Healthy Birthday Cake Smoothie

Almond Pulp Strawberry Vanilla Smoothie

Vegan Apple Pie Smoothie

Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie Bowl

Download my Smoothie E-Book: Rock Your Blender for my favorite smoothie recipes of all time. The smoothies in my e-book are exclusive content not offered on the blog!

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