Our Best Healthy Cranberry Recipes

Not only are cranberries delicious, they’re also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Add them to your diet with these yummy recipes

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Healthy Broccoli, Cranberry & Almond Salad

Broccoli, Cranberry & Almond Salad

Usually this dish would contain mayo but this one uses low-fat yogurt instead. Even the kids will love this salad’s sweet taste!

Get the recipe: Broccoli, Cranberry & Almond Salad

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Cranberry-Ginger Smoothie

Cranberry-Ginger Smoothie

This energizing cranberry smoothie with a festive looks boosts HDL (“good”) cholesterol, and the cranberries are also a good source of vitamin C-potentially boosting your immune system during cold and flu season. The coconut water hydrates, helping to counter the dry winter air.

Get the recipe: Cranberry-Ginger Smoothie

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sangria

Apple Cranberry Sangria

To make this apple cranberry sangria recipe truly local, make sure to adapt the ingredients depending on what is available in your area.

Get the recipe: Apple Cranberry Sangria

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Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

This almond-based dessert consists of 3 layers-a cranberry semifreddo, cranberry sorbet and crunchy toasted almond meringue.

Get the recipe: Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue

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Brown and Wild Rice, Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad

Brown and Wild Rice, Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad

This festive brown and wild rice salad boasts sweet cranberries, heart-healthy walnuts and a splash of citrus flavour. Most of the salad can be prepared ahead of time-just add the chopped vegetables right before serving.

Get the recipe: Brown and Wild Rice, Walnut and Dried Cranberry Salad

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Open-faced Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Almond Sauce

Open-faced Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Almond Sauce

Make your own homemade cranberry sauce this season and use a handful of almonds to enhance your main course or add crunch to those challenging leftovers! Pair our tangy almond-cranberry sauce with sliced turkey for a quick and tasty sandwich that’s sure to satisfy.

Get the recipe: Open-faced Turkey Sandwiches with Cranberry Almond Sauce

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Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie

Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie

A morning smoothie is a great way to get a serving of important fertility foods like calcium-rich yogurt and orange juice, which is a good source of folate.

Get the recipe: Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie

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Mulled Cider and Cranberry

Mulled Cider and Cranberry

Both apples and cranberries are at their best in the fall. This recipe brings together these two great autumn flavours to make a delicious warm drink.

Get the recipe: Mulled Cider and Cranberry

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orange cranberry torte

Orange Cranberry Torte

This scrumptious holiday treat is the perfect way to end your festive meal. Antioxidant-packed cranberries and omega-3-rich walnuts give this dessert a healthy kick.

Get the recipe: Orange Cranberry Torte

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apple cranberry cake

Apple and Cranberry Cake Topped with Hazelnuts and Pecans

This moist apple cake is ideal for brunch or as a snack. Granny Smith apples are a perfect choice for this recipe because they resist well to baking and are succulent with cranberries. Golden apples are also a good substitute.

Get the recipe: Apple and Cranberry Cake Topped with Hazelnuts and Pecans

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Goat's Cheese and Cranberry Strudel

Goat’s Cheese and Cranberry Strudel

An impressive centrepiece for a festive vegetarian meal, this crisp phyllo pastry ring is filled with mushrooms, hazelnuts, vivid, tart cranberries and cubes of tangy goat’s cheese. Serve with cranberry sauce and a mixed leaf salad.

Get the recipe: Goat’s Cheese and Cranberry Strudel

 

Related:
The health benefits of cranberries
8 healthy ways to eat cranberries
8 antioxidant-packed cocktails

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