Raspberry Banana Smoothie

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If you’re looking for a smoothie that is balanced enough to have for breakfast but it also hits the spot taste wise, then look no further than my Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe. As far as healthy smoothies go, this one ticks all of the boxes for me – healthy fats, protein and complex carbohydrates without using a ridiculous amount of bananas, like so many other banana smoothie recipes out there. 

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I’ve used frozen raspberries instead of fresh raspberries so you can drink this smoothie year-round. With nourishing ingredients in this fruit smoothie like banana, raspberry, almond butter, oats and hemp seeds, my yummy banana raspberry smoothie recipe is hearty enough to drink for breakfast but can also be a balanced and delicious snack. If you love creamy smoothies then I would also recommend you try my Cucumber Spinach Smoothie, Espresso Smoothie or my Mango Banana Smoothie. 

What’s to Love About This Recipe

• nutritionally balanced – you can see all of the nutrient information at the bottom of this post, but this smoothie has it all – complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, 22 grams of protein per serve and loads of vitamins and minerals, like vitamin c, iron and calcium.
• creamy texture – the almond butter and frozen bananas help to give this smoothie and smooth and creamy texture.
• no added sugars – this smoothie is refined sugar free and has a natural sweetness from the bananas and raspberries but has no added sugars.
• perfect breakfast smoothie for busy mornings – mornings can be a rush and if you struggle to find time to squeeze breakfast in then this smoothie is for you! It’s the perfect healthy breakfast on the go.  

What You Need to Make This Nutty, Wholesome Smoothie 

With just a handful of simple ingredients you can make my Raspberry Banana Smoothie. All ingredients are easily found at the grocery store, nothing fancy here! To see the ingredient quantities, scroll to the bottom of the page to find the full recipe.

• frozen banana – I like to cut up overripe bananas and store in an airtight container in the freezer, ready to use when needed. You can purchase frozen bananas though if you prefer. 
• frozen raspberries – I prefer to use store bought frozen raspberries as it makes the smoothie creamy and nice and cold. If you’r using fresh raspberries then you might want to add some ice to the smoothie. 
• unsweetened almond milk – personally I prefer unsweetened almond milk in my smoothies as the fruit adds enough sweetness for me. You can use your preferred milk though, whether that is regular milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk or coconut milk beverage. 
• almond butter – feel free to use other nut butters like cashew butter, peanut butter or even tahini for a nut free option. 
• rolled oats – rolled oats add an extra level of heartiness to this smoothie. If you are gluten intolerant or coeliac then you can leave them out. I am gluten intolerant and use certified non-contaminated oats. 
• hemp seeds – hemp seeds are a great source of plant-based omega 3. You can also swap for chia seeds or flax seeds.
• protein powder – I’ve used a vanilla vegan protein powder for this recipe but you could also use a natural flavoured protein powder or collagen powder. 

How to Make My Banana Raspberry Smoothie 

​Smoothies are super easy to make and this smoothie is no different. Follow my step-by-step instructions below for best results. 

First, add the bananas, almond butter, rolled oats, hemp seeds and protein powder as well as half of the almond milk to the drum of a food processor, high speed blender or bullet blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Divide half of the smoothie into two glasses (so 1/4 of the smoothie per glass). 

Next, add the frozen raspberries and remaining almond milk to the blender, place the lid on and blend until smooth and creamy. 

Pour half of the raspberry smoothie into one glass and the remaining half into the remaining glass. Use a straw to stir the smoothie and create a raspberry swirl. Serve straight away.

Tips

• This makes a thin smoothie. To make a thicker smoothie, use two cups of milk instead of three cups of milk. 
• To have frozen bananas on hand, slice a fresh banana into thirds and place into an airtight container and freeze. You can cut up as many bananas as you like but cutting each banana into thirds means you just need 3 pieces of banana if a recipe calls for one banana.