Raspberry Banana Smoothie - all you need are a handful of simple ingredients and 5 minutes to make this delicious and healthy smoothie!
We'll also show you how to make a raspberry banana smoothie bowl and raspberry banana ice pops!
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When fresh raspberries are in season, you'd better bet I'm throwing them into everything from raspberry brownies and raspberry poke cake, to raspberry mojitos and raspberry oat bars!
Of course, this recipe is a bit healthier than those other ones. {ahem}
Like our raspberry and strawberry smoothie, this raspberry banana smoothie is one of our low-calorie smoothie recipes. It's a great afternoon snack if you're looking to add more healthy eating habits for yourself or the kiddos.
(However, if you're looking to gain weight, be sure to check out our high-calorie smoothies for recipes and tips.)
Related: 25+ Smoothie Recipes
🧂 Ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients you'll need to make this delicious smoothie!
- fresh or frozen raspberries
- fresh or frozen strawberries
- fresh bananas
- milk of choice
- honey (optional)
This is meant to be a brief overview of this great recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below.
🔪 Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Process until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Related: How to Make Homemade Smoothie
🥄Equipment
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⭐ Tips
✔️ I love using fresh berries when they are in season. Otherwise, frozen berries work just as well.
Storage
Fruit smoothies like this raspberry and banana smoothie are best when you first make them. However, you can use the leftover smoothie to make your own fruity ice pops. It's a fantastic sweet treat and the kids won't miss all the extra sugar!
All you need to do is pour the smoothie mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze it. Once frozen, transfer the frozen smoothie cubes to a freezer bag or airtight container and label. These frozen cubes can be used to make future smoothies instead of using ice or frozen fruit.
📖 Variations
We always recommend that the first time you try a new recipe you make it just as it is written on the recipe card. That's the way the smoothie recipe has been tested. However, the next time you make our raspberry banana smoothie recipe, you might want to try one of these ideas:
- Any milk you prefer will work in this recipe including cow's milk, oat milk, cashew milk, almond milk, soy milk, coconut milk, etc. (Note that our nutritional data below will vary depending on the liquid you choose).
- For a thicker smoothie, add 1-2 cups of ice cubes. Frozen banana slices will also make the smoothie thicker.
- If you prefer, substitute orange juice or apple juice in place of the milk.
- I love using local honey to sweeten smoothies. You can also use maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For additional protein, add a tablespoon or two of flax seeds or a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
You love this simple raspberry smoothie with just 4 simple ingredients!
Raspberry Banana Smoothie Bowl
You can also use this basic recipe to make a smoothie bowl instead. Since you'll want a thicker smoothie base, reduce the liquid by half. You can also add a little bit of yogurt, cottage cheese, almond butter, or peanut butter to the mixture to thicken it.
Then, just top your smoothie bowl with more fresh fruit or banana slices, along with homemade granola, seeds, or nuts as desired, and enjoy immediately. I really love slivered almonds with raspberries, however, you can use any kind of nuts you like.
Get more tips on How to Make a Smoothie Bowl.
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Raspberry Banana Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1½ cups frozen or fresh raspberries
- ½ cup frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1½ cups milk or almond milk depending on thickness desired
- 2 tablespoons honey optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the blender.3 ripe bananas, 1½ cups frozen or fresh raspberries, 1½ cups milk or almond milk, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup frozen or fresh strawberries
- Process until smooth.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
😋 Similar Recipes
I adore making healthy smoothies! Whether you need a breakfast smoothie, dessert replacement, or delicious snack, a fruit smoothie is the way to go. Next time, try one of these delicious recipes:
- spinach smoothie
- apple pie smoothie
- pumpkin pie smoothie
- blueberry smoothie
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