Healthy and refreshing, this invigorating Cranberry Ocean Spray smoothie is an ideal breakfast drink. Made with just three ingredients—Ocean Spray cranberry juice, oranges and fresh root ginger—it’s quick, simple and perfect for busy mornings.
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I usually keep mornings straightforward: coffee and toast with cream cheese. It’s easy and lets me get everyone ready for the day. But I realised my breakfast routine could use more fruit and vegetables, so I started adding cranberry juice to my mornings.
I’ve recently tried four Ocean Spray cranberry drinks and found them all tasty and not overly sweet. They made it easier to add fruit to breakfast without adding complexity to my routine.
The four different Ocean Spray cranberry drinks
The Ocean Spray varieties I tried are:
- Ocean Spray Cranberry Classic Juice Drink
- Ocean Spray Cranberry & Apple Juice Drink (new)
- Ocean Spray Cranberry & Raspberry Juice Drink
- Ocean Spray Cranberry No Added Sugar Juice Drink
At first I enjoyed these drinks on their own, but I also love smoothies with ginger. Combining cranberry, orange and ginger felt natural, and this Ocean Spray cranberry smoothie is about as simple as a breakfast recipe gets.
Ingredients in this Ocean Spray cranberry smoothie
This recipe uses only three ingredients: Ocean Spray cranberry juice, peeled oranges and fresh root ginger. Oranges and cranberries are a classic pairing, and the ginger adds a warming, spicy kick that balances the tartness.
Health benefits of Ocean Spray cranberry juice
Adding cranberry juice to your breakfast is an easy way to boost antioxidants and vitamin C intake. Ocean Spray juices are made without preservatives, artificial colours or artificial flavours, making them a convenient option to enhance a healthier morning routine.
Other ways to enjoy Ocean Spray
Beyond this orange, ginger and cranberry smoothie, Ocean Spray works well in many recipes. Try it in different smoothies, or use it with breakfast cereals—pour it over muesli or oats instead of milk for a fruity twist.
Overnight oats made with cranberry juice are a simple option: pour Ocean Spray over oats, refrigerate overnight, then stir in yogurt before serving. The Cranberry & Apple variety is particularly enjoyable with cereals; you can boost fruit intake further by grating an apple into the oats.
Where to buy Ocean Spray cranberry juice
Ocean Spray juice drinks are commonly available in supermarket ambient aisles. Major UK supermarkets typically stock the Classic, No Added Sugar and Cranberry & Raspberry drinks, with the Cranberry & Apple variety being newly available in select stores.
More smoothie recipes you might like
Here are a few other fruity smoothies that pair well with ginger:
- Strawberry, mango and ginger smoothie
- Red berry smoothie with banana and ginger
- Tropical ginger smoothie with pineapple and mango
- Fruity green smoothie with banana and kiwi
- Apple and cinnamon smoothie (vegan)
Recipe
Orange, Ginger and Cranberry Smoothie
Corina Blum
Ingredients
- 400 ml Ocean Spray Cranberry Classic Juice Drink
- 2 oranges peeled
- 7 g root ginger
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients into a powerful blender.
- Blitz until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and provided as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 156 kcal • Carbohydrates: 40 g • Protein: 2 g • Fat: 1 g • Saturated Fat: 1 g • Sodium: 4 mg • Potassium: 391 mg • Fiber: 3 g • Sugar: 37 g • Vitamin A: 385 IU • Vitamin C: 88 mg • Calcium: 68 mg • Iron: 1 mg
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