Raspberry Banana Smoothie
The Raspberry Banana Smoothie is a refreshing and vibrant blend of tart raspberries and sweet banana, perfect for a quick, healthy breakfast or snack. Creamy, antioxidant-rich, and naturally sweetened, it’s a fruity favorite you can feel good about.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1–2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax seeds (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- Combine frozen raspberries, banana, and almond milk in a blender.
- Add yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia or flax seeds if using.
- Include ice cubes for a frostier texture, if desired.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency to your preference.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- To reduce tartness, use a very ripe banana or add a touch more sweetener.
- Frozen raspberries help thicken the smoothie—add ice if using fresh berries.
- Add 1–2 tablespoons of oats to make it more filling.
- Not suitable for reheating or freezing after blending, but makes excellent smoothie popsicles!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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