Pre-Thanksgiving: Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Although cranberries come to mind in the fall, I appreciate using the frozen and dried form year round. As well as known benefits for the urinary system, cranberries tout antioxidants and I appreciate the tarter profile as well as low glycemic index. Even natural sugars can cause glucose overload and make smoothies high calorie as well as cause a post-carb crash effect. Cranberries are a great way to increase the fruit content, vitamins, and flavor of your shake without excess sugar.
Pre-Thanksgiving: Cran-apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Charlotte Veggie
GF, GRF, DF
Serves 2
Blend the following:
3 cups baby kale (or baby spinach)
2 small apples
1 cup frozen cranberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 frozen fig (Trader Joe’s)
1/4 cup hemp seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
2.5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or sweetened or plain or soy or water or dairy milk)
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