Raspberry Smoothie (Without Banana)

This sweet, tart, thick & creamy raspberry smoothie recipe is the perfect healthy treat to help you beat the summer heat! It’s made with almond milk and Greek yogurt – without any bananas!! – so all you taste is pure raspberry deliciousness. YUM!

If you’ve been following my website for long enough, you know how much I love a good smoothie. While most of my smoothie recipes are high in protein and are meant to be enjoyed as a complete meal, this particular berry smoothie is just a sweet treat my toddler and I have been enjoying in lieu of ice cream on hot summer afternoons.

Nothing against frozen desserts — we just like to reserve them for after dinner thankyouverymuch. These gorgeously vibrant raspberry smoothies do a great job of satisfying a sweet tooth but are loaded with nutrients so you can go ahead and treat yo’self with zero guilt. Plus, my daughter loves the pretty pink color. Who wouldn’t?

With only a few simple ingredients and about 5 minutes, you can whip up this healthy raspberry smoothie. So, if you’re looking for an easy and nutritional sweet treat you can feel good about, you’ve come to the right place!

Jump to:

• What does a raspberry smoothie taste like?
• Why you’ll love this easy raspberry smoothie recipe:
• Ingredients Needed
• Substitutions
• How To Make Raspberry Smoothies Without Bananas
• Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptations
• Serving Suggestions
• Recipe Success Tips
• Smoothie Storage
• Tips & FAQ
• Nutritional Info
• Pricing Info
• Other Smoothie Recipes:
• Recipe

What does a raspberry smoothie taste like?

Imagine a magical garden filled with rows upon rows of plump, juicy raspberries, just waiting to be picked and blended into a magical elixir of pure delight. As you take your first sip, you’re transported to a whimsical wonderland where everything is pink and sparkly, and unicorns prance through fields of wildflowers.

Each sip is a burst of flavor that dances across your tongue, tickling your taste buds with its sweet and tangy goodness. It’s like a party in your mouth, where the raspberries are the guests of honor and the smoothie is the perfect host.

It’s smooth, creamy, and really thick, with some sweetness from the maple syrup that balances out the tartness of the frozen raspberries. This smoothie is a little seedy (because, raspberries 🤷‍♀️), but it’s so delicious and creamy, you won’t really mind!

Why you’ll love this easy raspberry smoothie recipe:

One of the things I love most about smoothies is you can drink them with one hand — perfect for a nursing mama like myself. This tasty treat isn’t just convenient for a grab-and-go option though. It’s also:

• Quick & Easy – Toss everything in a blender, whiz it for a minute or two, and then enjoy. It couldn’t be simpler!
• Sweetly Satisfying – It’ll scratch that “give me a pack of Starburst before I lose my mind” itch but in a healthy way.
• Made With Only 5 Simple Ingredients – And none of them are bananas. 😉
• Wholesome & Nutritious – Just fresh berries, Greek yogurt, plant-based milks, and a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. It’s 100% natural and delicious.

Ingredients Needed

As promised, you only need a handful of ingredients to make this creamy, dreamy, frosty raspberry sipper:

• Frozen raspberries – This is the main ingredient in this raspberry smoothie. By using frozen fruit instead of fresh, you’ll ensure your raspberry smoothie is thick and creamy like a milkshake, and really cold, too!
• Unsweetened almond milk – A lower-calorie milk that doesn’t really add any flavor but adds a little bit of creaminess. Plain, vanilla, or even chocolate will work here.
• Full-fat coconut milk – This adds some tasty tropical flavor to the smoothie, and also helps to make it extra creamy!
• Maple syrup – Because raspberries tend to be really tart, especially the frozen kind, you’ll likely need to add some sweetener to balance out the pucker-inducing flavor. Maple syrup adds sweetness without overpowering the raspberry, and is an all-natural sweetener!
• Plain Greek yogurt – I like to use plain Greek yogurt in this smoothie to add more protein. It also pulls double-duty, making it a little more smooth and creamy as well!

Substitutions

• Frozen raspberries – This recipe can actually be made with any frozen berries or fruit. Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, mango, peaches, cherries, and pineapple would all work really well in this recipe. Fresh fruit would also work, but you may need to add a lot of ice to make it thick and not so watery.
• Almond milk – You can use any type of milk you have on hand. Dairy milk, cashew milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk, or coconut milk all would work just fine. You could even use chocolate-flavored milk for a raspberry chocolate smoothie.
• Full-fat coconut milk – If you want to reduce the calories in this raspberry smoothie, you can eliminate the coconut milk and substitute with more almond milk, or just use a lite coconut milk instead.
• Maple syrup – Any sweetener will work for this smoothie recipe. Honey, agave, coconut sugar, stevia, or monk fruit could all work. However, if you’re changing up the sweetener, I would start by adding just a little bit at a time, as it probably isn’t a 1:1 ratio when subbing out maple syrup.
• Plain Greek yogurt – Any type of yogurt will do. Note that if you’re adding sweetened yogurt in place of plain Greek yogurt, you may not need as much maple syrup.

How To Make Raspberry Smoothies Without Bananas

This easy smoothie recipe comes together in just a few minutes:

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Step 1: Blend. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth.

Step 2: Taste & Adjust. Feel free to add more maple syrup if needed, 1 tablespoon at a time. Blend at your preferred sweetness level until combined.

Step 3: Serve Immediately & Enjoy!

Optional Variations & Dietary Adaptations

As much as I love this bright, tart smoothie just the way its written, there is plenty of room for you to make it your own. Here are a few ways to shake things up:

• Make a raspberry smoothie bowl by withholding a bit of the milk to make it extra thick. Top with your choice of fresh or dried fruits, nuts and seeds, granola, or anything else that tickles your fancy.
• Add or swap in different fruit. Frozen bananas, mangoes, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, pineapple, avocado, or peach would all be great additions.
• Give it some greens. Add a handful or two of spinach, kale, or wheatgrass, or add a scoop of greens powder (e.g. spirulina) for an added boost of nutrient goodness.
• Add protein with a scoop of your favorite protein powder or adding in some silken tofu.
• Make a PB&J smoothie by adding your favorite nut butter (or powdered peanut butter, for a lower-calorie treat).
• Double down on dessert vibes by making a chocolate raspberry smoothie. Use chocolate-flavored milk, add a tablespoon or two of cacao powder, and top with some cacao nibs.

Did you come up with an amazing variation on these berry smoothies the world should know about? Let me know in the comments below and/or tag me in your social media posts (@theoregondietician) so I can cheer 👏 you 👏 on!!!

Serving Suggestions

This quick & simple raspberry smoothie can be served anytime, anywhere, and for any occasion! Its vibrant magenta color and refreshing taste make it a great choice for a summer day or a brunch gathering with friends.

It’s also a fantastic post-workout drink, providing a healthy dose of vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants to help you recover and recharge. So go ahead, whip up a batch next time you’re craving something cool and refreshing, and let the raspberry goodness flow!

Recipe Success Tips

Making smoothies is simple as can be, but I’ve learned a few tricks along the way.

1. Use a high-speed blender: A powerful blender can blend even the toughest ingredients into a smooth and creamy consistency. A good blender will help you achieve a smooth and velvety texture without any lumps or chunks.
2. Add liquids first: Start by adding your liquid ingredients to the blender before adding the solid or powdered ingredients. This will help the blades move more easily and prevent any dry clumps from forming.
3. Add frozen ingredients last: If you are using frozen fruits or vegetables, add them to the blender last. This will help to prevent the blades from getting stuck or damaged.
4. Have fun: Don’t be afraid to try new ingredients in your smoothies. You can experiment with different fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds to create your perfect smoothie.
5. Use ice cubes or frozen fruits: Adding ice cubes or frozen fruits to your smoothies will give them a thicker and creamier texture.
6. Blend until smooth: Blend your ingredients until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add more liquid, and blend again. You should look for a “cyclone” while the blender is running — if you see one, it’ll be perfect for sipping.

Smoothie Storage

Like most smoothies, this raspberry smoothie is best to drink immediately after you eat it. Smoothies tend to melt and separate, even when left in the fridge.

With that being said, you can always freeze leftover smoothie in popsicle molds for a healthy raspberry popsicle if you want to! Grab the same set of stainless steel popsicle molds that I use here!

Tips & FAQ

Nutritional Info

With 39 grams of carbohydrates per serving, this smoothie is a bit carb-ier than some of my other smoothie recipes. Raspberries are naturally low in carbohydrates, so maple syrup is the main contributor to sugar and carbohydrates in this recipe.

If you’d like to cut the carbs down, you can use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of maple syrup! Or, if you can tolerate the tartness, you can use less maple syrup or eliminate it instead.

If you want reduce the calories in this recipe, use 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk and eliminate the coconut milk. It won’t be as creamy, but it’ll still taste really good!

With a boost of vitamin C and antioxidants, this raspberry smoothie makes the perfect healthy snack for a hot summer day!

Total nutritional content per serving is:

• Calories: 318 calories
• Total Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 8 grams
• Sodium: 84 mg
• Carbohydrates: 39 grams
• Fiber: 8 grams

*This nutritional information is an estimate and calculated based on the ingredients used to create the recipe. The nutritional value of your ingredients may differ slightly. Furthermore, this food is not intended to prevent, diagnose, cure, or treat any disease.

Pricing Info

This is what I personally paid to make this recipe:

• 2 cups frozen raspberries: $1.58
• 1/2 cup almond milk: $0.18
• 1/2 cup coconut milk: $0.56
• 3 T maple syrup: $0.35
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt: $0.44

Total for this raspberry smoothie recipe comes out to be $3.11 or $1.56 per smoothie!

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This healthy and easy raspberry smoothie is the perfect afternoon summer treat! Now, go grab your high speed blender and some frozen raspberries, and make this smoothie before summer ends!

xoxo Megan