Name: Cranberry Clementine Smoothie (Paleo Vegan)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ¾ cup fresh or frozen cranberries; 3 small mandarin/clementine oranges peeled, white middle membrane removed; ½ cup unsweetened dairy free yogurt; 1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and cut in half; 1 scoop MCT powder or collagen powder; 1 dropper-full ashwagandha tincture; ¾ cup unsweetened dairy free milk; 1 heaping tsp raw local honey or liquid sweetener of your choice; 2 drops food grade tangerine/orange essential oil*optional

DifficultyBeginner

I am always looking for a way to incorporate seasonal ingredients, including fruit into my smoothies. As a great lover of cranberries, I love incorporating them into recipes as well. They really are nutrient powerhouses! I like to add adaptogens (herbs & roots that are said to help resist all kinds of stressors) like ashwagandha to my smoothies, as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients like fresh ginger root. This smoothie is packed with goodness, not to mention numminess, to get your day started in the right direction!

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

¾ cup fresh or frozen cranberries

3 small mandarin/clementine oranges peeled, white middle membrane removed

½ cup unsweetened dairy free yogurt

1 inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and cut in half

1 scoop MCT powder or collagen powder

1 dropper-full ashwagandha tincture

¾ cup unsweetened dairy free milk

1 heaping tsp raw local honey or liquid sweetener of your choice

2 drops food grade tangerine/orange essential oil*optional

Add all of the ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy! Or place second portion in a mason jar for the next day's breakfast/snack!

CategoryBreakfast, Brunch, Dairy Free, Paleo, Smoothie, Snack, vegan