Minty Raspberry Banana Smoothie

This Raspberry Banana Smoothie recipe is a great way to brighten your breakfast table! It is the perfect smoothie if you’re craving something light and refreshing. The flavors of raspberry, cucumber, and mint pair well for bright flavors, while the banana and yogurt help thicken the smoothie.

This recipe for Minty Raspberry Banana Smoothie was originally shared by former contributor Alyssa of Simply Quinoa. The recipe has been adapted since its original posting and the blog content has been updated from the archives to include additional information and new photos. Photos copyright Good Life Eats.

Making this Raspberry Banana Smoothie

I’m a huge fan of smoothies. I have them almost every day for breakfast and sometimes when I don’t feel like cooking (or my family is out of the house), smoothies are my dinner too.

They’re the perfect meal in a glass. I can load them up with fruits and veggies, protein, superfoods and natural sweeteners. Many times I think about a smoothies as drinking my salad!

Today, we’re not having a green smoothie, but it’s just as good for you. I was able to sneak in a ton of healthy ingredients and it still tastes amazing. Even my family gobbled it up!

This raspberry banana smoothie was the perfect way to start my day. It filled me up and kept me energized all morning and by the time lunch rolled around, it left me craving a salad, not a carb-heavy meal like sometimes smoothies can.

This healthy minty raspberry banana smoothie is packed with superfoods, antioxidant rich fruits and has just a hint of fresh herbs. It’s divine.

Secret to Super Thick Smoothies

Before we get to the recipe, I’m going to let you in on my little smoothie secret. When it comes to smoothies, I’m all about the texture. I love thick, creamy smoothies.

And my secret to achieving the perfect smoothie texture? Frozen bananas. By adding frozen bananas to my smoothie, I know I will have that dreamy smoothie texture every single time. Plus, they add natural sweetness.

This banana raspberry smoothie is everything that I love in a smoothie. The rich texture (from the frozen bananas), the brightness from the fresh mint, the freshness from cucumber, all balanced against the tartness of frozen raspberries. Delish!

And to make this smoothie even more healthy, I added a few scoops of collagen powder and added chia seeds for some extra umph. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Tools to Make a Raspberry Banana Smoothie

This recipe doesn’t need a lot of fancy kitchen equipment, but you will need a couple of kitchen basics. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare this delicious banana and raspberry smoothie recipe:

• High-Powered Blender – using a high powered blender will help you achieve that smooth consistency in your smoothie. My favorite blender is the Blendtec Blender. We’ve had it for 10 years and it still works great!
• Measuring Cups – to measure the the ingredients.
• Measuring Spoons – to measure the chia seeds.

Other Favorite Kitchen Tools for Smoothie Making

• Plastic canning jars are great for making freezer smoothies.
• Insulated Tumblers are awesome for sipping smoothies on the go!

Raspberry Banana Smoothie Ingredients

This recipe for raspberry and banana smoothie only uses a few ingredients, but they work so well together to create a refreshing smoothie. You’ll need the following simple ingredients:

• Frozen Raspberries
• Greek Yogurt*
• Chia Seeds
• Frozen Bananas
• Cucumber
• Fresh Mint
• Lime Juice
• Cold Water
• Unflavored Collagen Powder*

*Substitute with your favorite plant based options for a vegan version.

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions of this banana and raspberry smoothie recipe, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

How to Make a Raspberry Banana Smoothie

You can make this delicious smoothie in a matter of minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings. Here’s a quick overview of the recipe:

1. Add all of the ingredients except the collagen powder to the blender in the order listed.
2. Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high power until completely smooth.
3. Then, remove the lid and add the collagen powder.
4. Blend on low just until mixed.

The above is simply a quick summary of this banana raspberry smoothie recipe. Check out the full recipe in the free printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for all the detailed instructions.

Raspberry Banana Smoothie FAQs

Got questions about how to make this healthy smoothie recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Can I use fresh raspberries?

Sure! We just prefer how the smoothie tastes when using frozen raspberries because they yield a thicker, colder smoothie.

Can I use fresh banana?

Yes, just know that your smoothie won’t be as cold or as thick as it would if using frozen banana.

How can I adapt this to be vegan?

To make a vegan version of this raspberry smoothie recipe, substitute your favorite vegan yogurt in place of the Greek yogurt and leave out the collagen powder, or substitute with your favorite plant based protein powder.

Can I add greens to this smoothie recipe?

Yes! I recommend spinach because it doesn’t alter the taste of the raspberry smoothie as much as kale would.

Can I use a different berry?

My recommendation would be strawberries if you don’t have raspberries.

Is it ok to use dairy / non-dairy milk instead of water?

I haven’t tried it that way. I’m sure it would work fine, though. However, your smoothie will be creamier by using milk or non-dairy milk instead of water.

I just prefer the use of water in this raspberry smoothie. I think it makes the recipe taste more refreshing.

How should I store leftover smoothie?

Freezing this berry banana smoothie to enjoy later couldn’t be easier! Transfer leftover smoothie to individual serving size freezer safe containers, then freeze.

Make sure to leave approximately 1 inch of headspace between the fruit smoothie and the lid of the container to allow for expansion as the smoothie freezes, and that you’ve chosen a freezer-safe container.

To enjoy leftover smoothie, thaw the banana and raspberry smoothie on the counter for about 30-60 minutes before it is drinkable (varies depending on the quantity you’ve frozen).

If you want to eat it with a spoon, you will be able to use a shorter thawing time.

Try this Raspberry Banana Smoothie!

Next time you’re looking for a refreshing smoothie recipe, give this Minty Raspberry Banana Smoothie a try!

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More Easy Smoothie Recipes

Another way to sneak in your greens in with this Berry Mango Kale Smoothie. It tastes so fruity that you’d never guess there’s kale in it!

The best thing about this Pumpkin Oatmeal Smoothie is that it is a healthy breakfast: packed with vitamin A, protein, and whole grain goodness. Yet, it tastes a lot like a yummy slice of pumpkin pie.

This Chocolate Almond Banana Smoothie is a delicious snack for an afternoon pick me up.

In this Pineapple Coconut Kale Smoothie, frozen pineapple is combined with kale, coconut oil, chia seeds, water, and orange juice for a refreshing green smoothie.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for here, make sure you browse the recipe index; you can find all of the smoothie recipes here.

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