Description
A refreshing and nutrient-packed Orange Cranberry Muffin Smoothie that combines the bright citrus flavors of oranges, the sweet tang of dried cranberries, and creamy banana with wholesome oats and low-fat dairy for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack option.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
Fruits
- 2 medium oranges, peeled and pulled apart into segments
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Others
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, pour in the plain low-fat yogurt and low-fat milk to create a creamy liquid base. Then add the old-fashioned rolled oats, orange segments, sliced banana, and dried cranberries to build the smoothie’s texture and flavor.
- Blend Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, ensuring the oats are well incorporated without any chunks.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve chilled for a refreshing, nutritious treat that tastes like a muffin in drinkable form.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, use frozen banana slices or add a few ice cubes before blending.
- Use fresh oranges for the juiciest flavor and best nutritional value.
- This smoothie is naturally sweetened by the fruit and dried cranberries; adjust sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup if needed.
- To make it vegan, substitute yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk and coconut yogurt.
- The oats add fiber and help keep you full, but feel free to soak them beforehand if you want a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: orange smoothie, cranberry smoothie, healthy smoothie, breakfast smoothie, low-fat smoothie, fruit smoothie, oatmeal smoothie
