This tangy Raspberry Smoothie is made with only 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! Just add all the ingredients to your blender and enjoy!
If you love this recipe, I think you'll really love my raspberry milkshake!
Raspberries are one of the only berries my kids will eat, so I buy them all the time! They are so great as a snack, but they are even better in smoothies! The tart raspberries are such a great combination with the sweet banana.
This raspberry smoothie has the tart flavor of raspberries, but is creamy and delicious because of the honey and banana! It's a great snack, but you could also enjoy this smoothie for breakfast just like you would a banana orange smoothie and a berry banana smoothie!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's a great way to enjoy your fruit! The only way I can get my kids to eat fruit is smoothies. They love this one just as much as they love my blueberry raspberry smoothie!
- It's tart and tangy! Raspberries are usually quite tart, so if you enjoy a smoothie that is not sickly sweet, this one is for you!
- It's a great place to add more protein! Smoothie are a great place to add Greek yogurt or protein powder for a meal replacement breakfast or a quick on the go snack.
Ingredients to Gather
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this delicious raspberry smoothie!
- Frozen raspberries. Frozen raspberries won't dilute the smoothie like ice cubes will. You can use fresh raspberries if that is what you have on hand. Just throw in a handful of ice cubes too.
- Banana. One banana will add some sweetness and some texture to the smoothie. The banana can be a fresh or frozen banana.
- Honey. For sweetness.
- Almond milk. Whole milk, cashew milk, or your favorite milk can all be used in place of almond milk.
Be sure to check out the printable recipe card for full recipe information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add other fruits like bananas, strawberries, or blueberries. Strawberries are delicious in smoothies like in my strawberry pineapple smoothie!
- Leafy greens like spinach or kale are a great way boost the smoothie's fiber and nutrient content. Make sure to use a high speed blender when adding leafy greens. You don't want your smoothie tasting like a ground up salad.
- A splash of orange juice or lemon juice for brightness and tanginess.
- To bulk up this raspberry smoothie even more, add a scoop of your favorite nut butter such as almond butter or peanut butter.
- Hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds for omega-3 fatty acids and added texture.
- For a meal replacement, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a small container of Greek yogurt. A vanilla protein powder would be really delicious in this smoothie.
- Make this smoothie into popsicles! Pour the smoothie into your favorite popsicle mold and freeze it for at least 4 hours. These would be great for Valentine's Day or any hot Summer day.
How To Make A Raspberry Smoothie
Step 1: In a high speed blender, add the raspberries and banana.
Step 2: Add the honey to the blender. You can use maple syrup or some sweetened condensed milk instead of honey if you prefer.
Step 3: Pour the almond milk into the blender. Place the lid on the blender.
Step 4: Blend for about 1 minute until the consistency is of a thick smoothie.
Tips and Tricks
- To make this smoothie vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey in the recipe.
- Fresh raspberries can be used too. Either one is great. If you only have fresh raspberries, make sure to add about 1 cup of ice cubes to the smoothie. Without ice cubes it won't be very cold.
- Raspberries are a very tart berry, so they can sometimes lack sweetness. If you have a batch of raspberries that are not very sweet, add some more honey. Taste the smoothie once it is blended and then readjust the honey if necessary.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt is a classic choice when you want to add more protein because it is pretty neutral, but you can use plain Greek yogurt, raspberry Greek yogurt, banana Greek yogurt, or your favorite flavor.
Make Ahead Tips
Like all smoothies, this raspberry smoothie is best made and served immediately. If you would like to make this ahead of time, blend the smoothie completely and pour it into a mason jar. Cover it well and place it in the refrigerator.
When you are ready to enjoy it, the smoothie may have separated. If that happens, shake the smoothie while it is still covered. You can also pour it into a blender and add ice. Blend quickly and enjoy.
You can freeze smoothies too, for more than just popsicles. Pour the smoothie into a freezer safe container and freeze it for up to 2 months. Defrost the smoothie in the refrigerator and then shake it when you are ready to enjoy it.
Raspberry Smoothie FAQs
This is not vegan because we are adding honey. To make it vegan, simply add maple syrup instead of honey.
Yes! This recipe will make one large smoothie or two smaller smoothies. If you are feeding a crowd, you can easily double or triple this recipe.
Sure! If you would prefer a tart smoothie, you do not have to add any extra sugar. The raspberry, banana, and almond milk would make a delicious smoothie.
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Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen Raspberries
- 1 Banana
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 ½ cups Almond Milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend on high until it reaches the desired consistency, about 1 minute.
Notes
- To make this smoothie vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey in the recipe.
- Fresh raspberries can be used too. Either one is great. If you only have fresh raspberries, make sure to add about 1 cup of ice cubes to the smoothie. Without ice cubes it won't be very cold.
- Raspberries are a very tart berry, so they can sometimes lack sweetness. If you have a batch of raspberries that are not very sweet, add some more honey. Taste the smoothie once it is blended and then readjust the honey if necessary.
- Vanilla Greek yogurt is a classic choice when you want to add more protein because it is pretty neutral, but you can use plain Greek yogurt, raspberry Greek yogurt, banana Greek yogurt, or your favorite flavor.
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