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Here’s how to make the perfect raspberry smoothie! It’s got the best sweet-tart flavor, frosty texture, and vibrant color.
This bright pink puree is one of my very favorite smoothies, and that’s saying something, since I’ve created over 50 smoothie recipes! This beautiful raspberry smoothie has a brilliant, sweet-tart flavor, a creamy, frosty texture, and a stunning color.
This one was an instant favorite at my house, so now my son and I make it on repeat! It’s one of the most refreshing smoothies you’ll find. You can also serve it as a healthy treat and it makes the perfect refreshing ending to a meal!
5 star reader review
“Amazing! Pure raspberry flavor, the banana and maple do not overpower it at all. Fantastic, simple and easy will make again!” -Charlotte
Ingredients you’ll need
Sure, you can throw raspberries in a blender with milk and ice. But if you want the perfect raspberry smoothie, each one of these components is optimized to perfection.
Here’s what you need:
- Frozen raspberries: For the best icy texture, I recommend using frozen raspberries. If you’ve got fresh seasonal berries from the farmers’ market, consider freezing them, also a great way to preserve them. You can swap in fresh berries if you use a frozen banana.
- Banana: A banana amps up the sweetness and adds a beautiful creaminess.
- Greek yogurt: Yogurt adds creaminess and a bit of protein. For vegan and dairy-free options, you can use oat milk instead.
- Water and milk: Using part water helps to intensify the pink flavor.
- Maple syrup or honey: Add a little sweetener for just the right pop.
- Ice: Ice adds the final frothy texture.
Ways to add protein
If you’re looking to add more protein to your diet, here are a few ideas:
- Use more Greek yogurt: Yogurt adds quite a bit of protein. Use ½ cup instead of ¼ cup Greek yogurt. Note that the color will be lighter and less vibrant.
- Add cashew butter or almond butter. A cashew or almond flavor goes well with raspberries. Use about 1 tablespoon, or 2 for a stronger flavor. This addition also dulls the flavor a bit.
My favorite flavor mix-ins
This raspberry smoothie tastes amazing as is, but if you’d like to mix it up even more, I’ve got answers! Here are a few mix-ins that pair well with the berry flavor:
- Mint or basil: Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
- Coconut: Throw in a handful of coconut (or toasted coconut) to the mix.
- Ginger: Add ½ teaspoon grated ginger to the mix for a spicy brightness.
- Mango or pineapple: Substitute 1 cup of the frozen raspberries for 1 cup frozen mango or pineapple. This will make the dull slightly less bright, but it’s still very delicious.
- Strawberries or blueberries: Use half frozen strawberries or blueberries for a fun berry mashup.
Smoothie storage
Smoothies are best eaten immediately. This raspberry smoothie can last for 1 day refrigerated, stored in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. If it starts to separate, simply shake it up before drinking!
Dietary notes
This raspberry smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, see the variation listed in the notes below.
Raspberry Smoothie Recipe
Here’s how to make the perfect raspberry smoothie! It’s got the best sweet-tart flavor, frosty texture, and vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen raspberries*
- 1 banana (room temperature)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt**
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ½ cup ice
- For the garnish: Frozen raspberry, mint leaf
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces.
- Blend until creamy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary.
- If desired, garnish with a frozen raspberry and a mint leaf.
- Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 1 day.
Notes
*If using fresh berries, blend together 2 cups fresh raspberries, 1 frozen banana, ½ cup oat milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 cup ice.
**For a vegan variation, substitute ½ banana for the Greek yogurt or use vegan yogurt.
More smoothie recipes
If you love this raspberry smoothie, try blending some of my other delicious smoothie recipes:
- Try a fruity strawberry smoothie, a tropical mango smoothie, pineapple smoothie, or piña colada smoothie.
- For a unique and surprising sweet treat, fans love my grape smoothie.
- To sneak in some extra veggies, a carrot smoothie or broccoli smoothie is a fantastic choice.
Delicious! It is a keeper. Thanks for sharing. I ❤️ your recipes
It was so good I just loved it.
Can I eliminate the banana?
In this smoothie recipe, the banana adds a nice creamy texture and sweetness. However, you can remove the banana if desired — we would try using 1 cup frozen strawberries and another 1/4 cup more Greek yogurt. Adjust with more liquid and maple syrup if you need to. Good luck!
Amazing! Pure raspberry flavor, the banana and maple do not overpower it at all. Thanks so much for the vegan version- I had run out of yogurt and the stores weren’t open yet. Fantastic, simple and easy will make again!
Really appreciate & enjoy 90 % of the recipes u have!! I don’t care 4 spinach or kale in my smoothie!! .but thanks 4 all the variations you show!! Congrats & Good Luck 🤞
Marilyn
Love the perfect raspberry smoothie. Tasted great. Thick and creamy. I have used a number of your smoothie recipes and they have all been great
This smoothie tastes very, very close to raspberry sherbet….WOW! Go make this right now! I like that the Greek yogurt and banana don’t overpower the raspberries.
I absolutely love this recipe! It’s my go-to when I’m craving a smoothie. It’s so filling. I actually substitute the maple syrup for vanilla and it still tastes amazing.
Your “Perfect Raspberry Smoothie” is just that. Perfect. I have never been a fan of smoothies but now I am.
So glad you enjoyed it!