Creamy and Refreshing Raspberry Smoothie
Looking for a fresh and healthy drink? This raspberry smoothie is one of my all-time favorites. Creamy, fruity, and slightly tart, it delivers a real boost of freshness and vitality. It’s the perfect option for a nutritious breakfast, an afternoon snack, or to cool down after a workout.
At our house, smoothies are part of our routine all year long. Even in winter, my husband never skips his morning smoothie before hitting the gym. That said, a really cold, refreshing smoothie hits differently when the temperature starts to rise! When the heat sets in, all we crave are homemade smoothies, fruity sangria, and ice creams to quench our thirst.
Right now, it’s peak season for strawberries and red berries, so it’s the perfect time to enjoy their full benefits and load up on vitamins. This easy raspberry smoothie recipe comes together in minutes and works beautifully with either fresh or frozen raspberries.
If you’re in need of a quick, tasty, and healthy drink, this smoothie is ideal to enjoy any time of day.
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What You’ll Love about the Raspberry Smoothie
Delicious Taste: Raspberries have a sweet and slightly tart flavor that is very pleasant on the palate. Raspberry smoothies are therefore often considered delicious.
Rich in Nutrients: Raspberries are rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, and antioxidants. This raspberry smoothie will provide you with these nutrients in a healthy way while you enjoy it.
Refreshing: Raspberry smoothies are often served very cold, which makes them very refreshing. It’s a perfect drink for summer or after a workout.
Easy to Prepare: It’s easy to prepare at home with just a few ingredients. You generally just need to blend raspberries, milk, and yogurt with a little sugar or honey in a blender to get a creamy and delicious drink.
Diet-Friendly: Raspberries are very low in calories. By using 0% fat milk and yogurt and drinking it without added sugar or sweetening it with stevia, this raspberry smoothie will help you stay in shape or continue your diet without frustration.
Ingredients for 2 Glasses of Raspberry Smoothies:
Note: Find the printable recipe card at the end of the article.
- 250 g fresh or frozen raspberries (8.8 oz) (frozen ones give more creaminess)
- 2 plain yogurt pots (125 g pot / 4.4 oz each / 8.8 oz total )
- 400 ml milk (13.5 fl oz) You can use cow’s milk, almond, oat, or soy milk.
- 75 g sugar (2.6 oz) sweeten to your taste.
How to Make a Raspberry Smoothie?
In the blender, add the frozen raspberries, plain yogurts, sugar, then a little milk.
Blend everything until smooth and homogeneous.
Add a little milk if necessary, then blend again. Adjust the consistency to your taste.
Pour into two glasses, decorate with a few raspberries and two mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
You can add ice cubes, but it’s usually not necessary if you use frozen raspberries.
Tip: Customize your raspberry smoothie by adding other ingredients like a banana, a handful of spinach, a squeeze of lemon juice, or chia seeds, according to your preferences.
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Raspberry Smoothie
INGREDIENTS
- 250 g fresh or frozen raspberries (frozen ones give more creaminess)
- 2 plain yogurt pots 125 g pot / 4.4 oz each / 8.8 oz total
- 400 ml milk You can use cow's milk, almond, oat, or soy milk.
- 75 g sugar sweeten to your taste.
PREPARATION
- In the blender, add the frozen raspberries, plain yogurts, sugar, then a little milk.
- Blend everything until smooth and homogeneous.
- Add a little milk if necessary, then blend again. Adjust the consistency to your taste.
- Pour into two glasses, decorate with a few raspberries and two mint leaves.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- You can add ice cubes, but it's usually not necessary if you use frozen raspberries.
- Tip: Customize your raspberry smoothie by adding other ingredients like a banana, a handful of spinach, a squeeze of lemon juice, or chia seeds, according to your preferences.
Notes
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