Favorite Raspberry Smoothie

Blend a handful of nutritious ingredients into a deliciously refreshing Raspberry Smoothie. With options to make this with banana or without, ways to add protein, and tips for storing leftovers, this post has everything you need to get started.

Raspberry Smoothie

Whether using fresh or frozen fruit, I am a forever fan of toddler smoothies. I love them as easy meals for myself—because they’re a simple way to pack a lot of nutrition into an easy-to-eat format—and as a healthy drink for kids. We have smoothies regularly with breakfast and as snacks, and I sometimes even freeze them into fruit popsicles.

This raspberry smoothie recipe has a base of yogurt, milk, and fruit, and can be adjusted for the ingredients you have on hand.

You can serve it as a stand alone snack or it can be part of a toddler breakfast or a toddler lunch idea. You can even try it as a baby snack served in a reusable pouch or as part of a baby-led weaning breakfast.

(You may also like Avocado Mango Smoothie, Sweet Potato Smoothie, Mango Smoothie, and easy Strawberry Smoothie.)

Ingredients You Need

Here’s a look at the ingredients you need to make this Raspberry Smoothie recipe so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.

• Yogurt: Plain or vanilla whole-milk yogurt is my go-to pick, though you can also use Greek-style if you prefer.
• Milk: I prefer nondairy milk in smoothies, but you can use whichever type you prefer.
• Raspberries: You can use fresh or frozen raspberries.
• Banana: You can use fresh or frozen banana slices.
• Ice cubes
• Add-ins such as hemp seeds, chia seeds, cauliflower, and/or spinach

TIP: I usually do one fresh fruit and one frozen fruit so it’s easy to blend.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the process of making this raspberry smoothie recipe so you know what to expect. (Don’t worry, it’s easy!) Scroll down for the full recipe, including the amounts and timing.

1. Add the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend, starting on smooth and working up to high, until very smooth.
3. Serve cold, or freezer for future use.

TIP: Be sure to blend this mixture really well on high speed to incorporate all of the seeds into the blender.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store

To store, freeze smoothie mixture in an ice cube tray overnight. Store for up to 3 months in a sealed freezer bag. Transfer a few cubes to a blender and add 1/2-1 cup milk (or orange juice) and blend to serve.

You can also use a similar method to Meal Prep Smoothies.

To vary the flavors in this smoothie, try:

• Raspberry-Mango Smoothie: Replace the banana with frozen diced mango.
• Raspberry-Orange Smoothie: Replace the milk with orange juice.
• Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie: Add 2 tablespoons fresh or frozen avocado.
• Raspberry-Chocolate Smoothie: Add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder and increase the maple syrup to 1 tablespoon.
• Raspberry-Blueberry Smoothie: Replace the banana with frozen blueberries.

Best Tips for Success

• Add 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, or a handful raw cauliflower or baby spinach to add nutrition to this smoothie.
• Try serving smoothies to little kids in a reusable pouch.
• Serve as a stand alone snack or as part of an easy toddler meal.

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This post was first published May 2022.