This Cran-Raspberry Smoothie is bright, tart (and I mean truly tart) which is exactly why I love it. It’s the opposite of a Jamba Juice-style sugar bomb. The cranberries and raspberries give it that vibrant, tangy bite that makes it feel refreshing rather than overly sweet. If you prefer it sweeter, you can absolutely add a bit more honey, but I like keeping it on the tart side.
Nutritionally, it’s doing quite a bit. You’re getting about 17 grams of fiber from the berries and psyllium husk, which supports digestion and helps promote steadier blood sugar than fruit alone. The 2% Greek yogurt adds quality protein and probiotics, while hemp seeds contribute healthy fats for sustained energy and fullness. There’s also a generous dose of vitamin C and antioxidants from the cranberries, raspberries, and orange – especially helpful during the winter months! And importantly, the majority of the sugar in this smoothie is naturally occurring from the fruit, not added, which makes it very different from many store-bought smoothie options.
On its own, this works beautifully as a light breakfast or afternoon snack. If you’d like to round it out into more of a meal, pair it with something savory – a few hard boiled eggs for breakfast or chicken/tuna salad for lunch. That balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats makes for a satisfying meal that feels energizing rather than heavy. And if you want to increase the protein further, adding collagen is an easy way to boost it significantly without changing the flavor profile.
It’s vibrant, nourishing, and intentionally not overly sweet, just the way I like it.
Cheers,
Christina
Cran-Raspberry Smoothie
Equipment
- A high speed blender such as a Vitamix is helpful for the best texture
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
- 1 peeled orange
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk
- ½ tsp honey
- ice cubes
- Optional: 1 scoop collagen protein powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until desired consistency.