Healthy Raspberry Smoothie (Easy, Just 4 Ingredients!)
It only takes me five minutes to blend up this sweet and refreshing raspberry smoothie, making it one of my favorite ways to start a busy day. I blend frozen raspberries, banana, and almond milk into a thick, vibrant drink with a naturally sweet and tangy flavor. The ingredients list is short, and the process is quick, which is why I love it.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 134kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 1 large banana
- 1 tbsp lime juice preferably fresh
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 - 1½ tbsp maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high speed food processor or blender and blitz until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more maple syrup if needed. If you find the smoothie is a little thicker than desired, add additional almond milk until desired consistency.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this raspberry smoothie recipe is to start with less liquid and only add more if needed. Adding too much milk at the beginning makes the smoothie thin, which is harder to fix afterwards. Starting small gives me full control over the texture.
- Put liquids in a blender first: This gives my frozen fruit a sufficient liquid base to blend into.
- Blend in stages: I start blending on a low speed, then increase to a higher speed to fully break down the raspberries.
- Taste before sweetening: I always taste before adding maple syrup, as sometimes the bananas are sweet enough on their own.
- Seed control: Frozen raspberries have tiny frozen seeds, which do not always break down when blended. For a smoother finish, I pass the smoothie through a sieve before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g