Raspberry Smoothie

Here’s how to make the perfect raspberry smoothie! It’s got the best sweet tart flavor, frosty texture, and vibrant color.…

Jan 26, 2025 - 21:47

Here’s how to make the perfect raspberry smoothie! It’s got the best sweet tart flavor, frosty texture, and vibrant color.

Here’s one of our very best smoothies—and that’s saying something, since we have over 50 smoothie recipes! This beautiful raspberry smoothie has a brilliant sweet tart flavor, a creamy frosty texture, and stunning bright color.

This one was an instant favorite in our house—and now we make on repeat! It’s one of the most refreshing smoothies you’ll find. It doubles as a healthy treat: just like our creamy peach smoothie, it’s the perfect ending to a meal.

Ingredients in this raspberry smoothie

Sure, you can throw raspberries in a blender with milk and ice. But want the perfect raspberry smoothie? Each one of these components are optimized to perfection. Here’s what you need:

Frozen raspberries: For the best icy texture, we recommend using frozen raspberries. If you’ve got fresh berries from the farmers market, consider freezing them (which is also a great way to preserve them). You can also 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, 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

Want to add even more protein to this raspberry smoothie? 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 flavor or almond flavor goes well with raspberries. Use about 1 tablespoon, 2 for a stronger flavor. This addition also dulls the flavor a bit.

Flavor mix-ins

This raspberry smoothie tastes amazing as is. But if you’d like it mix it up even more, we’ve got answers! Here are some ideas for ways to make it even tastier:

Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
Coconut. Throw in a handful of coconut to the mix (or toasted coconut).
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 vary the color a bit as well.

Smoothie storage

Smoothies are best eaten immediately. But 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

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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.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 small smoothies
Category: Drink
Method: Blended
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 cups frozen raspberries (or fresh; see Notes)
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

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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 mint leaf. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 1 day.

Notes

Vegan variation: Substitute ½ banana for the Greek yogurt, or use vegan yogurt.

Fresh berry variation (also vegan): Blend together 2 cups fresh raspberries, 1 frozen banana, ½ cup oat milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1 cup ice.