Winter Smoothie Blend (Printable)

Seasonal fruits and warming spices combine in this vibrant and nourishing winter drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
02 - 1 ripe pear, cored and chopped
03 - ½ cup frozen cranberries
04 - 1 medium banana, peeled

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
06 - ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

→ Boosters & Spices

07 - 1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
09 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
11 - Pinch of ground cloves

→ Optional Add-Ins

12 - ¼ cup Greek yogurt (omit for dairy-free)
13 - 1 tablespoon almond butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Place apple, pear, cranberries, and banana into the blender.
02 - Pour almond milk and freshly squeezed orange juice over the fruits.
03 - Add honey or maple syrup, chia seeds, cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves to the blender.
04 - If desired, add Greek yogurt and/or almond butter for creaminess and richness.
05 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, approximately 1 minute.
06 - Taste the smoothie and modify sweetness or spice levels as preferred.
07 - Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but actually makes you feel strong and clear-headed for hours.
  • The cranberries give you this beautiful tartness that keeps it from tasting like you're drinking dessert for breakfast.
  • You can throw it together without thinking, which is exactly what winter mornings demand.
02 -
  • If your frozen cranberries are too hard, the blender might struggle—let them sit out for 60 seconds or use fresh ones if you have them, and the whole thing will come together faster.
  • The spices are easy to overlook but they're actually the difference between a plain fruit smoothie and something that feels intentional and warming.
03 -
  • Frozen cranberries are usually cheaper in bulk, and keeping them on hand means you can make this anytime without a special trip to the store.
  • If you're making this regularly, prep your apples and pears the night before and keep them in a container in the fridge—everything blends faster and smoother when you're not doing the chopping in a morning fog.

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