Quick and Easy Raspberry Smoothie

Name: Quick and Easy Raspberry Smoothie
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries; 1 banana, (peeled and frozen); ½ cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 5.3 oz container strawberry Greek yogurt; ¼ cup water; 3 ice cubes; 1 sprig mint, (optional)

Raspberry Smoothie: What To Know & Recipe Highlights

Equipment You'll Need: All you need is a blender, some measuring ups and a glass.

Time It Takes To Make: We're talking 5 minutes from start to finish.

Ingredient Tips: When it comes to making smoothies, there are all kinds of variations you can make and I list a ton of options below. But one of my favorite ingredients to add is a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to add a hint of spice!

Pairing Suggestions: I love pairing this smoothie with these banana oatmeal muffins or my peanut butter protein balls! We're talking super delicious!

Best Time To Indulge: It's great for breakfast or an afternoon snack, especially in the spring and summer months!

🛒 Ingredients You'll Need

Almond milk, greek yogurt, banana, raspberries, water and ice cubes on a wooden table.

Raspberries - you can use either fresh or frozen raspberries. I tend to use fresh raspberries because you can really taste that freshness.

Banana - full of both fiber and potassium, you can use a fresh or frozen banana. Frozen bananas tend to make the smoothie thicker and more creamy.

Almond Milk - I like using this type of milk because it has such a mild flavor, it wont overpower the other ingredients. Depending on how sweet you like your smoothies, use either original unsweetened or sweetened almond milk.

Greek Yogurt - it's protein rich and makes the smoothie extra creamy. And, it's super nutritious.

Water - if you like your smoothie a little less thick, add in some water to help thin it out.

Ice Cubes - if you use a fresh banana instead of a frozen one, add some ice cubes to help thicken the smoothie.

Variations

Nut milks work really well in this raspberry banana smoothie. Try using cashew milk or even oat milk.

For a vegan version, use a dairy free yogurt and milk.

To add extra protein, mix in a scoop of protein powder or collagen. Raspberries and chocolate go really well together and are a favorite combo of mine. You can also add chocolate protein powder or collagen.

Try adding in almond butter or peanut butter to add a nutty flavor, as well as add some healthy fat and extra protein.

Coconut tastes amazing in this raspberry smoothie. You can either add in some shredded coconut or even use coconut milk or coconut water instead of the almond milk.

Add some extra sweetness by adding in natural sweeteners such as honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar.

Try adding in some fresh mango or pineapple to give this smoothie a more tropical flavor.

You can even switch out the raspberries for strawberries.

I love adding fresh spinach or kale. Other than changing the color a little, no one can ever tell it's been added.

Try adding in a chunk of avocado. It will make the consistency even more creamy and smooth! Plus, it adds a lot of fiber and healthy fat.

Oats, chia seeds, hemp, or flax seeds are also a great add!

Use any flavor of Greek yogurt you want! Strawberry is great, but vanilla and even raspberry flavored yogurt tastes amazing.

🍌 How To Make It

Ingredients in a blender for a raspberry smoothie.

Step 1: Place the frozen banana, raspberries, Greek Yogurt, almond milk, water, and ice cubes in a blender.

Blender containing Raspberry Banana Smoothie puree.

Step 2: Puree the ingredients until creamy and smooth.

Glass containing a berry smoothie topped with 2 raspberries and a mint spring, berries and banana on a wooden table.

Step 3: Then, pour the mixture into a glass and top with a fresh mint sprig. Add a straw and indulge!

🙋🏼 Recipe FAQs

Do I need to use a frozen banana when making smoothies?

If you like your smoothie extra creamy, use a frozen banana. It provides an even more smooth and creamy texture than a room temperature one. Whenever I make smoothies, I typically use a frozen banana. If you've never tasted a frozen banana, they are fantastic and taste like ice cream!

When freezing bananas, make sure you are using a ripe banana. Unripe green bananas tend to have a bitter taste and will not produce the creamy texture you want in your smoothie. To freeze a banana, unpeel it and place it on a plate. Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours.

Can you use ice cream in place of Greek yogurt in a smoothie?

Yes! I love substituting ice cream! It turns this recipe into an sweet treat! Using ice cream is not as healthy as Greek yogurt, but the flavor and texture is out of this world delicious. I enjoy using vanilla ice cream, but strawberry and chocolate also taste great!

Can you use regular milk instead of almond milk?

Yes. Any type of milk works well with this raspberry smoothie. Whole milk will provide a thick and creamy mixture while using skim milk will be much thinner in consistency. I've made this with 2% milk and the texture was perfect.

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Expert Tips

I recommend using a high powered blender for this recipe. In my tomato and white bean soup recipe, I use a K400 variable speed blender and is does a great job breaking up the ice and frozen fruit.
If your blender has a smoothie setting, use it. If not, use the puree setting.
Make sure your banana isn't overripe or underripe—you want it perfectly ripe and at its peak for the best flavor and texture!

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