Cranberry Orange Smoothie

by Lindsay Cotter Updated: Feb 13, 2026

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These dairy-free Immunity Boosting Cranberry Orange Smoothies are one of my favorite smoothies with a triple boost of vitamin C from the addition of orange juice, strawberry, and cranberry! Plus it’s rich in antioxidants, vegan, and there’s a Whole30 option.

Immunity boosting orange fruit smoothie in short glass with handle, topped with orange slice and mint.

Can A Fruit Smoothie Help Boost Immunity?

So, here is today’s TLC recipe for the gut and immunity. It’s a triple whammy of Vitamin C without a ton of extra sugar. We’re using only unrefined sugar and fruit sugars to make this orange smoothie sweet and tart! It’s antioxidant rich, it’s anti-inflammatory, it’s dairy-free, and it tastes pretty darn delicious. It would be perfect for breakfast or post workout in order to keep that immune system and gut in tip top shape.

Bonus – Research has found that loading up on Vitamin C may actually help shorten the length of time you’re sick and reduce symptoms.

Frozen fruit smoothie being poured into mason jar

Smoothie Ingredients

Fresh Orange Juice – Natural sweetener and loaded with vitamin C.
Lemon Juice – More good vitamin C and other vitamins. Can help ease stomach and indigestion too.
Coconut or Almond Milk – I paired a non-dairy milk with fat in this smoothie so that both water and fat soluble vitamins could be absorbed.
Banana (fresh or frozen) – Optional, but used as a thickener! Banana is rich in potassium, magnesium, and can contribute to a healthy gut microbiome. To reduce sugar and boost protein, try replacing banana with Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt.
Frozen Cranberries and Strawberries – Or use whatever berry is in season! (fresh or frozen).
- Berries are an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, antioxidants, and are also rich in the mineral manganese.
- Cranberries may actually help balance the bacteria in your gut by increasing your bifidobacteria (good bacteria).

Overhead view white metal tray filled with fresh fruit and two mason jars filled with immunity boosting frozen fruit smoothie.

How to Make Cranberry Orange Smoothies

Combine all the ingredients to the bowl of a high-speed blender.
Pulse until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses.
Garnish with extra orange slice and mint leaf, if desired. Save for later or enjoy right away!

Pro-Tip: For a thicker smoothie, freeze fruit ahead of time and allow your fruit to chill and harden. Otherwise, your smoothie is likely to turn out runny!

Overhead view looking into blender filled halfway with fresh and frozen fruit.

Blender cup filled with fresh and frozen fruit.

Meal Prep

Cut up your fresh fruit ahead of time, portion into container of choice, label them for convenience and memory, then freeze. That way, when you want to make a smoothie, you just have to dump the bag into your blender, add the liquid, and blend!

You can also pour blended smoothie into an ice cube tray, and freeze until solid. Then, transfer the cubes to a sealable bag, and store in the freezer. When you’re ready to serve, let the cubes thaw in a glass in the fridge. Or, add them back to a blender with extra coconut milk, and blend again.

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