Raspberry Smoothie

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This healthy raspberry smoothie recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. It’s a light and refreshing breakfast or snack.

Raspberry Smoothie in a glass topped with 2 raspberries


Since smoothies are my favorite drink and raspberries are my favorite fruit, naturally I had to share my favorite raspberry smoothing recipe with you!

This raspberry banana smoothie is made with 5 nutritious ingredients. It’s light and fresh and naturally sweet.

Plus, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes and is sure to become your favorite summer smoothie!

front view of two glasses of Raspberry Smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the ingredients in this Raspberry Smoothie recipe
  • Almond milk Milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
  • Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
  • Frozen raspberries. you can use fresh summer raspberries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen raspberries. Using frozen berries creates a thick flavorful smoothie.
  • Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe as well as give the smoothie a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
  • Lemon juice. I like the acid in this recipe to bring everything together. Lime juice works well too.
front view of two glasses of Raspberry Smoothie

How to Make a Raspberry Smoothie

We’ll walk through this raspberry smoothie recipe step-by-step, plus you can watch the video for additional recipe support.

Use a Vitamix

For the best smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

Add Ingredients to Blending Container

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the raspberry smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk first, then the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. Add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

overhead photo of the ingredients in this Raspberry Smoothie in a blending container before blending

Raspberry Smoothie Optional Mix-Ins

You can add some nutritional boosters to this raspberry banana smoothie, here are some suggestions.

  • Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
  • Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is a great choice.
  • Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, I recommend adding 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
  • Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
  • Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.
overhead photo of the ingredients in this Raspberry Smoothie in a blending container after blending

Blend the Raspberry Smoothie

Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth – starting on low speed and increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending.

a spoon scooping some Raspberry Smoothie in a blending contianer after blending

Serve

Next, pour the raspberry smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

I like to serve smoothies as part of a complete breakfast – with some of our other breakfast recipes like peanut butter banana baked oatmeal or baked egg muffins.

This raspberry smoothie also makes a delicious snack on warm summer days after spending the day swimming at the pool or hiking!

Raspberry Smoothie Recipe being poured into a glass

Store/freeze

You can store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

overhead photo of a Raspberry Smoothie in a glass topped with two raspberries

Raspberry Smoothie Recipe FAQs

Can I use raspberries that aren’t frozen?

Yes! Especially if your banana is frozen, you can toss in some fresh raspberries and it will still taste amazing.

How much spinach should I add?

I recommend starting with 1 cup of spinach and increasing it as you see fit.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, just use a large blending container or blend it in two batches.

raspberry smoothie in a glass

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Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

Laura
This healthy raspberry smoothie recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. It’s a light and refreshing breakfast or snack.
5 from 2 votes
Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 263
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Add ingredients in the order listed to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
  • Blend, starting on low speed an increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Blend on high until smooth.
  • Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions
  • Almond milk Milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
  • Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
  • Frozen raspberries. you can use fresh summer raspberries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen raspberries. You can use fresh raspberries too, especially if you have frozen bananas. 
  • Lemon juice. I like the acid in this recipe to bring everything together. Lime juice works well too.
Optional smoothie add-ins: 
  • Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
  • Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is a great choice.
  • Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, I recommend adding 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
  • Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
  • Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.
Store/Freeze
You can store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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