Cranberry Truffle Smoothie

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This time of year there is not much I crave more than cranberries and this Cranberry Truffle Smoothie is to-die-for delicious! Seriously, my kids voted this the best smoothie they have ever had. And I totally agree. Keep reading to snag the full recipe below.

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This smoothie was inspired by a similar smoothie made by Tropical Smoothie a few years ago. While I don't know their exact recipe, this one is delicious. It is similar to their Bahama Mama smoothie but with a cranberry twist.

Seriously, you guys, it is SO yummy!

My Cranberry Smoothie Bowl recipe is another fantastic holiday-inspired recipe you should definitely make asap too.

Now I will be upfront and tell you that this recipe included two ingredients that I could not find at my local store. So I had to order them online. Don't worry, Amazon has got your back on this one! They both arrived Amazon Prime with 2-day shipping and I have plenty to make a lot of these delicious smoothies.

You will want to snag this white chocolate powder and this yogurt powder.

Which is good, since my family agrees that these are probably the best smoothies that I've ever made. Ever.

And that's saying a lot since I make smoothies all the time!

How to make a Cranberry Truffle Smoothie

To make a cranberry truffle smoothie you will need to blend together strawberries, cranberries, white chocolate powder, yogurt powder, and milk. If you use frozen strawberries you won't need to add ice, but if you use fresh, add ice for a smooth, thick, cold smoothie.

What ingredients do you need to make a Cranberry Truffle Smoothie?

This cranberry truffle smoothie recipe is made with the following ingredients:

cranberries
strawberries
white chocolate powder
yogurt powder
milk
ice (optional)

Can you eat a raw cranberry?

This recipe calls for raw cranberries and it is perfectly ok to eat them. Raw cranberries are quite tart so cranberries are traditionally cooked and sweetened. (Although my recipe for Cranberry Relish uses uncooked cranberries and is the absolute best cranberry sauce you will ever taste, ever!)

This cranberry truffle smoothie recipe has enough other added sweet things (like strawberries) that it takes some of the tartness out of the smoothie. So it has a nice cranberry taste without being too tart or sour.

What fruits go with cranberries?

I love pairing berries with cranberries! Strawberries are always a perfect pair for cranberries. So are citrus fruits like oranges. Bananas can add sweetness. And any other berry would go well with cranberries too. But for this smoothie recipe, strawberries were a perfect choice.

What blender is best for smoothies and milkshakes?

There are many blenders you can use for making smoothies and milkshakes, but I personally own the Vitamix 780 and think it is simply the best. I get smooth, consistent results every single time which is exactly what I want for all my smoothies! You can buy your own Vitamix 780 HERE. It is my favorite and I know you will love it too!

Ready for this amazing smoothie recipe?

Ok...here we go:

Cranberry Truffle Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen Strawberries
½ cup fresh or frozen Cranberries
4 Tablespoons White Chocolate Powder
2 Tablespoon Yogurt Powder
1 cup Milk
Ice if needed
Garnish with fresh strawberries and cranberries if desired

Directions:

Place frozen strawberries, cranberries, white chocolate powder, yogurt powder and milk in your blender.
Blend until smooth.
Garnish with fresh strawberries or cranberries if desired.
Serve immediately.

Snag the printable recipe below:

Yield: 8

Easy Instant Pot Ziti

This easy Instant Pot Ziti recipe with ground beef is the perfect way to get a delicious and hearty dinner on the table quickly.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 minutes

Additional Time 8 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef
14 oz. Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
16 oz. Penne or Ziti Pasta
28 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
3 oz. canned Tomato Paste
1 ½ teaspoons Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 clove Minced Garlic
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ cup grated Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot to the saute setting and cook your ground beef and minced garlic in it.
Drain any grease from the pan. No need to clean the pan, a little grease in the bottom will help nothing stick to the pan. But you want to get the majority of the grease out.
Using the back of a spoon, spread the cooked ground beef evenly on the bottom of the Instant Pot, covering the bottom of the pan.
Pour in the chicken broth and the cream, add salt and pepper.
Add the pasta. Do not stir, but use the back of the spoon to spread the pasta evenly in the pan.
Pour the crushed tomatoes over the pasta and add the tomato paste in too.
Sprinkle the oregano and basil on top.
Remember not to stir, but do ensure that all noodles are covered in sauce.
Place the lid on your Instant Pot, close the valve and set your cooking time accordingly. Remember to take the amount of time it says to cook the pasta for on the back of the box, cut it in half, then subtract 2 more minutes. For the penne noodles I used, I set my cook time for 4 minutes.
Let the pressure naturally release for 8 minutes, then quick release the rest of the pressure.
Carefully open your Instant Pot and stir in both the parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Serve immediately.