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Miscellaneous Cranberry Blogs

Fresh Cranberry Chia Seed Compote
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll's Korner

Cranberry Apricot Chicken
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll's Korner

Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
By Amber Pankonin

Roasted Sweet Potato Kale Salad
By Julie Harrington

Wild Rice, Cranberry, and Collard Greens Stuffing
By Chelsey Amer Nutrition

Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
By Karman Meyer, The Nuttrition Adventure

Cranberry Orange Dutch Baby
By Jessica Levinson
Take advantage of fresh cranberries and wake up to this Cranberry Orange Dutch Baby – a simple, delicious, and festive brunch for the fall and holiday season!

Cranberry Green Tea 
By Sharon Palmer 
Fruity tea to quinch my thirst!

Cranberry Pistachio Granola Bar Squares 
By Lauren  Harris-Pincus 
These Cranberry Pistachio Granola Bar Squares are a super easy way to enjoy a homemade, natural and healthy snack

Cranberry Orange Protein Baked Oatmeal
By Lauren Harris-Pincus 
Fresh cranberries are a fall gem to include in your favorite recipes. Rock your breakfast with my Cranberry Orange Protein Baked Oatmeal plus a roundup of easy cranberry recipe ideas!

Fresh Cranberry Bars with Oat Crumble Topping
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll's Korner
These fresh cranberries are a great way to enjoy fresh cranberries this holiday season!

How to Cook with Fresh Cranberries
By Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Have you ever seen those bags of fresh cranberries in the supermarket in the fall, and wondered what to do with them? Well, the short answer is: a lot!

40+ Healthy Cranberry Recipes to Enjoy All Year Long
By Jessica Levinson, Small Bites by Jessica
Discover the many ways you can enjoy cranberries and their health benefits throughout the year – as part of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!

Cranberry Apple Sorghum Bake
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, Nutrition Starring You
Make meal prep easy with this Cranberry Apple Sorghum Bake that will have breakfast ready for you all week!

Dried Cranberry Broccoli Salad
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll’s Korner
A side salad suitable for any quick dinner, backyard BBQ or last minute party – this Dried Cranberry Broccoli Salad is a fast favorite. Check out the recipe video on Instagram!

Cranberry Orange Smoothie Bowl
By Kaitlin Williams, Rebecca Bitzer Blog
A smoothie bowl with benefits – try this delicious combo for a simple breakfast or lunch!

Crunchy Celery Apple Salad with Cranberries
By Kristina Todini, Fork in the Road
This refreshing and crunchy salad is about to become your new go-to summer side dish!

Dark Chocolate Cranberry Protein Pancakes
By Anne Danahy, Crave Some Healthy
Try these delicious pancakes for a breakfast, lunch OR dinner that’s packed with protein and low-glycemic ingredients!

Cranberry & Goat Cheese Lamb Sliders
By Kelli Shallal, Hungry Hobby
Sweet and savory, these sliders are the perfect way to switch things up for a party appetizer or weeknight dinner.

BEST THANKSGIVING CRANBERRY-GINGER SAUCE
By Tawnie Kroll, of Kroll’s Korner
Take your Thanksgiving to the next level with this innovative, zesty cranberry sauce!

White Cheddar, Apple and Cranberry Stuffed Chicken
By Amanda Hernandez, of Nutritionist Reviews
In under 30 minutes, you can have this flavorful, festive dish ready to go for your next holiday party or weeknight dinner!

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE SALAD DRESSING
By Anne Danahy, of Craving Something Healthy
Have 5 minutes to spare? That’s all the time you need to jazz up your greens – try this cran-talizing restaurant-level salad dressing!

45 Healthy Cranberry Recipes
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, of Nutrition Starring YOU
Check out this awesome roundup for enough cran-spired recipes to get you through cranberry season!

Kale Apple Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette
By Anne Danahy, Craving Something Healthy
You can’t go wrong with cranberries AND kale! Try this salad for a tasty fall combo.

Cranberry Walnut Cookie Overnight Oats
By Jenny Shea Rawn, My Cape Cod Kitchen
A breakfast with the word “cookie” in it – ‘nuff said!

Iced Cranberry Mint Green Tea
By Jenny Shea Rawn, of My Cape Cod Kitchen
Looking for a refreshing way to cool off this summer? Make an iced tea spritzer with muddled cranberry for a fun twist on your average tea.

Cranberry Jalapeno Hummus (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
By Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Hummus is even prettier in pink! Try Sharon’s cranberry hummus made with farmer’s market-fresh ingredients and tasty dried cranberries!

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Amp-up your average chicken salad with this cranberry-apple combo that makes a basic lunch seem like a treat from Amber Pankonin, of Stirlist. Also find an awesome step-by-step recipe video on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Kale and Cranberry Salad
Don’t settle for a sad desk lunch, try Dana Angelo White’s Kale & Cranberry Salad featured on VeryWell.com for a delicious, healthy option! Check out the recipe on Facebook and Twitter as well.

2+ Ways to Use Dried Cranberries
Stephanie Lang shares some unique, simple and delicious ways to make dried cranberries part of your weeknight meals.

5-Ingredient Energy Bar
Looking for a quick & easy homemade energy bar? Tawnie Kroll of Kroll’s Korner has you covered with her 5-Ingredient Energy Bars, packed with protein and antioxidants.

Cranberry Banana Whole Grain Muffins
By Lauren Harris-Pincus, Nutrition Starring You
Looking to keep the holiday desserts in check? Try this delicious fruit-packed whole grain muffin!

Cranberry Relish Recipe
By Julie Harrington, RDelicious Kitchen
Impress your friend and family with this fun twist on traditional cranberry sauce!

Pistachio Cranberry Cookies
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll’s Korner
Look no further for the perfect holiday cookie to wow guests this year.

Cranberry Pumpkin Muffins
By Karman Meyer, The Nutrition Adventure
The cranberry-pumpkin combo is a favorite this year – try these tasty muffins for your next party!

Cranberry Apple Hazelnut Crumble
By Sharon Palmer, The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Try this seasonal, fruity crumble as a warm breakfast or wholesome dessert! Find the recipe on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Cranberry Pumpkin Energy Bites
By Anne Danahy, Craving Something Healthy
These bites are perfect for a grab-and-go pick-me-up with the nutrient-packed power of cranberries and pumpkin.

8 Healthy Reasons to Stock Up on Cranberries this Fall
By Anne Danahy, Nutrition411.com
Learn about the many different health benefits of our favorite fruit – from helping prevent UTIs to the potential to improve heart health, there are so many reasons to enjoy cranberries.

Cranberry Pumpkin Upside Down Cake – My Cape Cod Kitchen, Jennifer Rawn
By Jennifer Rawn of My Cape Cod Kitchen
Jennifer combines two of the best foods fall harvest has to offer in this delicious upside down cake recipe!
Check out her recipe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

CRANBERRY APPLESAUCE – Kroll’s Korner, Tawnie Kroll
By Tawnie Kroll, Kroll’s Korner
Tawnie created a fall-inspired cranberry applesauce perfect for a festive seasonal treat! Also find her recipe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Grown Up Cranberry Lemonade
By Dana Angelo White, Dana White Nutrition
Enjoy a fun and refreshing cranberry lemonade recipe perfect for hot summer days! Be sure to check it out on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook too!

Cranberry, White & Blue 4th of  July
By The Nutrition Twins, NutritionTwins.com
Learn why cranberries are the perfect fit for summer BBQs – and the best recipes to add to your party line-up! Find recipe photos and a fun cranberry-inspired graphic on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

Tawnie Kroll, RD, of Kroll’s Korner, shared her Cranberry Apricot Chicken recipe, and included key information on the DGA exception, cranberry health benefits research and the many ways you can include cranberries in your diet. She shared the recipe on Facebook, as well as on Instagram, where she also called out research from the Cranberry Health Research Conference.

Julie Harrington, of RDeliciousKitchen – a new member of the Bog Blogger network – updated a popular blog post, “WHOLE GRAIN ORANGE CRANBERRY BREAD,” to include cranberry health messaging. 

Amanda Hernandez, MA, RD, of Nutritionist Reviews, featured Products Adalyn's Loving 2016 Part 2 – with cranberries as number three. She discusses how much her daughter loves dried cranberries, lists several of their health benefits and directs readers to her Cranberry Scones with Coconut Vanilla Drizzle recipe.

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Amp-up your average chicken salad with this cranberry-apple combo that makes a basic lunch seem like a treat from Amber Pankonin, of Stirlist. Also find an awesome step-by-step recipe video on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Kale and Cranberry Salad
Don’t settle for a sad desk lunch, try Dana Angelo White’s Kale & Cranberry Salad featured on VeryWell.com for a delicious, healthy option! Check out the recipe on Facebook and Twitter as well.

2+ Ways to Use Dried Cranberries
Stephanie Lang shares some unique, simple and delicious ways to make dried cranberries part of your weeknight meals.

5-Ingredient Energy Bar
Looking for a quick & easy homemade energy bar? Tawnie Kroll of Kroll’s Korner has you covered with her 5-Ingredient Energy Bars, packed with protein and antioxidants.

Danielle Omar, RD, of Food Confidence, created a unique “Red Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette” which highlighted the health benefits of red ingredients, including cranberries, calling out some of their key nutrients and anthocyanin content. The post was also included on recipe photo site, Healthy Aperture and blog syndicate, BlogLovin.

Kristy Hegner, RD, of Chocolate Slopes, posted a “CHICKEN SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND WALNUTS” recipe, recommending it as a quick meal to pull together. She explains that dried fruit, such as cranberries, add some sweetness and tang to the recipe, while noting key messaging on the necessity of sugar for palatability. Kristy also suggests cranberries as a convenient grab and go snack.

Sarah Smith, RD shared two recipes on her new blog, California Coastal Nutrition, referencing fun new ways to use cranberries in the “Cranberry & Cucumber Potato Salad” and the “Cranberry, Brown Rice and Chickpea Side Dish.”

Karman Meyer, RD made a superfood salad recipe – featuring cranberries – for her blog, Nutrition Adventure. She mentioned that cranberries are a great add to any salad, referencing their great flavor and many health benefits, including their PAC content and UTI prevention.
Stephanie Lang, RD, of FigsInMyBelly, shared an innovative “sheet tray salad” which included cranberry sauce as part of the Cranberry Bog Blogger Recipe Challenge. She also posted several great tips on how to use leftover cranberry sauce.

Sharon Palmer, RD, The Plant- Based Dietitian, created an “Oat Cranberry Pilaf with Pistachios” recipe to share on her blog, timed with the Friendsgiving holiday promotion.
Rebecca Scritchfield, RD, featured healthy Thanksgiving recipes on a recent segment for WBAL Baltimore, and shared the segment on her blog.

Amber Pankonin, RD, of Stirlist, created a “Cranberry Quinoa Burger” recipe as part of her fall post, mentioning the great taste of the cranberry sauce and the many health benefits, linking to health research information on the CI website.

Tawnie Kroll, RD, of Kroll’s Korner, shared her first ever Bog Blogger post with a “Brown Rice and Cranberry-Ginger Sauce” recipe. In her post, she included interest cranberry facts, health tips and new cranberry health research.

Anne Danahy, of Craving Something Healthy, created a fun holiday appetizer recipe, “Mini Turkey Meatballs with Curried Cranberry Sauce,” in response to the Cranberry Bog Blogger Recipe Challenge mailer – recommending it as a great “Friendsgiving” dish.

Stephanie Lang, of FigsInMyBelly, shared the Cranberry & Cilantro Quinoa Salad recipe, discussing how simple and delicious the recipe is, and including some great photos. She also shared the recipe on Instagram and Facebook, with both posts receiving positive engagement from readers.

Danielle Omar, RD, contributor to popular recipe blog, Healthy Aperture, featured her rendition of the Cranberry & Cilantro Quinoa Salad in her “Inspired Vegetarian” column, mentioning the great antioxidant benefits of cranberries and including some beautiful recipe photos. She also shared the post on her personal blog, Food Confidence. She shared the posts across her social media on Twitter (for Food Confidence and Healthy Aperture), Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram—with all posts receiving positive engagement including comments, repins and shares.

Kristy Hegner, MPH, RD was excited to partner with the Cranberry Institute and very enthusiastic to share cranberry information with her readers. She featured a unique take on the Cranberry & Cilantro Quinoa Salad on her blog, Chocolate Slopes, as well as included some of the health benefits of cranberries. She also shared the blog post on her Facebook and Twitter pages—and both posts have already received positive engagement, with a Facebook comment saying the recipe looks great, as well as retweets and favorites.

Craving Something Healthy, written by Anne Danahy, RD, featured the Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad as a delicious Meatless Monday recipe, along with some new cranberry research facts. She noted how much she loved the recipe and shared it on her Twitter as well as on her Pinterest page four times. One of her pins was also repinned by Food & Nutrition magazine, which has nearly 66,000 Pinterest followers!

Sarah Smith, new blogger and founder of California Coastal Nutrition, shared her first post as a Cranberry Bog Blogger. Sarah recently launched her blog and included the Cranberry & Cilantro Quinoa Salad recipe as well as cranberry science and a link to the research library in her first post!

Kristy Hegner, of Chocolate Slopes, featured a Creamy Broccoli Salad with Dried Cranberries. This post was also included as a guest post on dietitian Kara Lydon’s blog, as well as shared on Kristy’s Facebook and Twitter and Kara’s Twitter. This is a great example of how cranberries can be incorporated into unique recipes regularly.

Nutritioulicious included cranberries in a roundup of “5 Foods for Women’s Health + Recipe,” referencing cranberry research and facts we shared in our latest Bog Blogger update. She also shared the post on her Facebook and Twitter pages—with both posts receiving positive engagement from readers.

Kait Fortunato, Rebel Dietitian and contributor to the Empowered Eating blog, shared a potato salad recipe, emphasizing the recipe as a great way to use cranberries in the summer. She also includes some fun ways to use cranberry juice cocktail throughout the season. The post was also shared on the Empowered Eating Twitter and Facebook

Samantha Heller also highlighted cranberries in a segment discussing summer fruit recipes on Better Connecticut – WFSB (viewership: 10,816) on June 22. She included a Cranberry Harvest Pasta Salad, mentioning that cranberries provide the power of PACs, as well as a delicious tang to the recipe. The full segment can be watched here. The segment, as well as the recipe, were also posted to WFSB.com (UVM: 646,013). The full article is attached.

Sharon Palmer, of The Plant-Based Dietitian also shared the recipe and cranberry research. Of note, Sharon is the editor of Environmental Nutrition, and Amy has recently responded to the article mentioning added sugar and cranberry juice. In this post, Sharon does not mention any issues related to added sugar, and emphasizes that she loves cranberries and the health benefits they provide. She also shared the post on her Facebook (likes: 1,960) and Twitter (followers: 5,317). The article is attached for your reference.

Stephanie Lang, of Figs in My Belly, posted the Cranberry & Cucumber Potato Salad recipe, mentioning how she likes adding something unexpected to her summer salads—and cranberries are a great option. She shared the post on her Twitter and Facebook pages.

Christy Wilson Nutrition, Christy Wilson says, “Between their delicious flavor, gorgeous color and this amazing anti-adhesion property, cranberries are definitely among my list of super-nutritious foods!”Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Down To Earth Dietitian, Jen Haugen tells her readers that scientists have shown that flavonoids give fruits, like cranberries, and vegetables most of their antioxidant properties and that a flavonoid-rich diet may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cranberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Stirlist, RD Amber says, “One of the easiest ways you can give your salad a makeover is by adding dried fruit. I especially love dried cranberries because of their tart flavor and many health benefits!” Cranberry Spinach Salad

Food Confidence, Danielle Omar teaches her readers that, “fresh cranberries (the kind you make cranberry sauce with) have roughly the same amount of sugar as a lemon, so they need a little sweetener to be palatable.”Green Salad With Warm Cranberry Dressing

Juggling with Julia, RD Julia recommends people “eat the rainbow” to get important nutrients. One recipe she recommends for colorful eating is a Purple Cabbage Cranberry Apple Slaw, which is chock full of phytochemicals.Purple Cabbage Cranberry Apple Slaw

Christy Wilson Nutrition,Christy uses dried cranberries in her easy, healthful spinach salad and shares cranberry health and nutrition information she received as a Cranberry Bog Blogger. Cranberry Spinach Salad with Avocados

Kelly's Food Paradise,Dietetic Student Kelly loves cranberries for their flavor and health benefits. As a deli cook at a local market, she made a Cranberry Chicken Salad for a weekly special and it sold out. She says, “That’s the power of dried cranberries!” Cranberry Chicken Salad

Bloglovin, As a Cranberry Bog Blogger, I’m sent quarterly research updates, cranberry tips and seasonal recipes, and cranberries! Cranberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Zen & Spice,I’ve recently teamed up with the Cranberry Institute, as a Cranberry Bog Blogger! The goal is to support and promote the science behind cranberries, as well as give people interesting facts, tips and nutritious recipes made with the North American cranberry. Cranberry Spinach Salad with Avocado

Juggling with Julia, There’s also a hefty dose of proanthocyanidins, a butt-kicking flavonoid that prevents bacteria from sticking to your cell wells. Trust me that this is a good thing, and enjoy this spicy sweet dish. Spicy Sweet Cranberry Chicken

Beautifully Nutty, A commenter said: I love cranberries! I use dried cranberries in oatmeal, cereal, homemade granola bars/granola, etc. And I also really like cranberry sauce. The sweet and savory combo in this dish sounds wonderful!Cranberry BBQ Chicken

Craving Something Healthy, While fresh cranberries are available only in the fall (stock up because you can freeze them for up to a year), cranberry sauce is available year-round, so pick up a can and experiment! Cranberries are also quite a healthy little fruit – full of various antioxidants and compounds that protect us from urinary tract infections and other chronic diseases.Cranberry-Asian BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Down To Earth Dietitian, One of the few fruits native to America are cranberries. So why not make it a patriotic picnic by featuring cranberries for Memorial Day dishes. Patriotic Picnic Ideas

Stirlist, The cranberries give the sauce a nice tartness that will blow your taste buds! And Bonus: it’s a great way to increase the nutrition in your BBQ sauce. When I talk about cranberries with my students and clients, it seems like most of them reserve cranberries for Thanksgiving and ignore them the rest of the year. Say whaaaa??? People, let’s not limit cranberries to Thanksgiving alone!Cranberry BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Paper Blog, Front and center or as “secret” ingredient in your heart-healthy recipes, cranberries can provide you with benefits all year-long. Benefits of the Ruby-Red Pearl Appetite for Health, The post features the health benefits of cranberries, including their antioxidant properties and UTI benefits, but most importantly it mentions the Advances in Nutrition review conclusion that cranberries provide unique compounds that may help reduce the incidence of certain infections, improve heart health and temper inflammation with a link to the review online. Cranberries: They May be Small, But They Are Mighty

The Lean Green Bean, Lindsay discusses the health benefits of cranberries, including nutrient density, PAC content, heart health, ulcer and cancer prevention, as well as why dried cranberries are a great option.  Lindsay also includes a Cranberry Whole Wheat Muffins recipe: Cranberry Whole Wheat Muffins

Fuel School, Pamela discusses the health benefits of cranberries, including their unique PACs and role in UTI prevention and additional health benefits Why Cranberries Are So Good for Your Health

Amibitious & Nutritious,Alexandra discusses the unique PACs found in cranberries and their role in UTI prevention.  Alexandra explains the different forms of cranberry and mentions dried cranberries are versatile with reference to their calorie content and serving size.  Alex also tweeted a link to the post. Getting Creative with Cranberries

Wendy Jo, Wendy provides details on the unique PACs found in cranberries and their role in UTI prevention.  Wendy also includes a Cranberry & Candied Pecan Salad recipe and a Blood Orange & Cranberry Spritzer recipe for her readers. Craving Cranberries