If you are a raspberry fan, you are going to love this easy raspberry smoothie recipe! It’s low in calories, extremely healthy, and definitely worth a try. With just 4 main ingredients, you’ll have this delicious smoothie ready to serve in just 5 minutes.
This raspberry smoothie comes with a sweetness and a slightly tart flavor. Getting fresh organic raspberries will make your smoothie taste and smell amazing.
I used frozen raspberries for this smoothie but you can always get yours and freeze them beforehand for your smoothies. (which I highly recommend)
Raspberry Smoothie Benefits
Raspberries – are packed with vitamins A, B6, & C. They also contain a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, fiber, calcium, and zinc.
Adding raspberry smoothies to your diet can help improve eye, skin, and bone health. Plus, they help with constipation and are great for heart health.
Banana – contain vitamins B6 & C. They are also high in potassium, magnesium, manganese, and fiber. Adding bananas to your smoothies helps increase energy levels and improve muscle function. Bananas also contain some prebiotics making them excellent for gut health.
Almond milk – contains vitamins A & E, plus trace amounts of vitamin D, and is rich in calcium. It’s also a great dairy-free milk option for those who are lactose intolerant.
Greek yogurt – is high in protein and probiotics. It’s also a good source of calcium which makes it great for bone, muscle, and gut health.
Raw Honey – has antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. It also contains a range of micronutrients such as manganese, magnesium, potassium, and calcium.
Easy Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients for 1 serving | Total time: 5 minutes
- 1 cup of raspberries (frozen)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon of raw honey (optional)
How To Make This Raspberry Smoothie
Add the liquids into a high-speed blender and top with raspberries, bananas, and honey. Pulse a few times and blend until extra creamy and smooth.
Note: it may take a few extra minutes to break down the raspberry seeds cause you don’t want those in your smoothie.
Raspberry Smoothie Nutrition Facts
Each serving of this raspberry smoothie has | 280 calories | 3.2g total fat | 0.9g saturated fat | 3mg cholesterol | 88mg sodium | 58g total carbs | 9.1g dietary fiber | 30g total sugars | 7.8g protein | 50 mcg vitamin D | 80mg calcium | 1mg iron | 583mg potassium | These facts are based on a 2000-calorie diet.
Storage & Variations
Drinking your smoothies as soon as you blend them is always recommended because you get all the healthy nutrients right away. However, if you want to store this smoothie for a few hours or overnight, it’s okay.
Just transfer your smoothie into a mason jar or a smoothie cup, close the lid tightly, and pop it in the fridge. You can also freeze this smoothie for up to 2 months but you’ll need a freezer-safe container for this.
Variations
I’ve added ingredients like blueberries, strawberries, avocados, nuts, chia & flax seeds, protein powder, and lemon juice to this smoothie to make it more healthy.
I would love to know which ingredients you add to yours in the comments below, maybe I’ll steal your recipe!
Want More Raspberry Recipes?
- Delicious Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
- Refreshing Raspberry Strawberry Smoothie
- Anti-Inflammatory Berry Smoothie
- The Best Raspberry Iced Latte You Will Ever Taste! Just 62 calories!
- Healthy Raspberry Simple Syrup Recipe | Just 14 Calories per Serving
Conclusion
I hope you try this easy raspberry smoothie recipe. If you do, let me know what you think in the comments below. You can also find me on Pinterest, Flipboard & Threads for more awesome healthy recipes. Please don’t forget to save my PIN for later, it really helps, thanks a million.
