Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
Raspberry blueberry smoothies are refreshing, thick and super creamy. This blueberry and raspberry smoothie is made with simple ingredients and becomes a beautiful, vibrant color that is so appealing and incredibly delicious. Ready in just 5 minutes with 6 ingredients, this raspberry and blueberry smoothie is a great simple breakfast or snack.
Why you will love this recipe
- Easy to make – smoothies are the best go-to meal or snack because they are just so easy to make. Simply measure the ingredients and blend.
- Simple, easy to find ingredients – this smoothie is made with frozen fruit, yogurt and slightly sweetened with honey. You can find all the ingredients for this raspberry blueberry smoothie at your local grocery store.
- Kid friendly – this smoothie is a great way to get in a few servings of fruit into your kids and they will not even notice that it’s good for them. The pretty pink color is so inviting and once your kids see you drinking this smoothie, they are 100% going to want to take it from you.
- Customizable – you can customize this smoothie to your diet and preferences. If you are dairy free or vegan, be sure to use a dairy free yogurt and dairy free milk and use maple syrup in place of the honey. If you are looking for more protein, use a Greek style yogurt and add some additional protein (check out my favorite ways to add protein to smoothies for some ideas).
Ingredients
- Frozen blueberries – frozen blueberries are so easy to keep on hand and blend up to create a super creamy smoothie. Blueberries are low on the glycemic index but are pretty sweet tasting. You can use regular blueberries or wild blueberries in this recipe. Buying frozen blueberries is often much more budget friendly than fresh blueberries and you don’t have to worry about them spoiling quickly in the fridge. You can use fresh, but you will want to add 1/4 cup of ice to the smoothie to get the same texture.
- Frozen raspberries – just like blueberries, frozen raspberries are easy to keep on hand and you don’t have to worry about them going bad overnight in the fridge. Raspberries are slightly tart and are also low on the glycemic index. If you plan on using fresh raspberries, add about 1/4 cup of ice as well.
- Yogurt (regular or dairy free) – you can use regular yogurt, dairy free yogurt or a Greek style yogurt (regular or dairy free) depending on what you have on hand and your personal preference and diet. Regular yogurt (regular or dairy free) will create a slightly less creamy smoothie than using a Greek style yogurt but all work great in this recipe.
- Dairy free milk – use whatever dairy free milk you have on hand: almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk (in the carton), flax milk, etc. You can even use regular milk if that is something you tolerate.
- Chia seeds – chia seeds help to thicken the smoothie and are also a great source of fiber and healthy fats. Chia seeds can be tough to break down in a regular blender, so if you are not using a high speed blender, you may want to use ground flax or buy ground chia seeds (sometimes called chia protein) to make the smoothie easier to drink.
- Honey (or maple syrup) – just a touch of honey is added to sweeten the smoothie slightly. Between the slightly tart raspberries and the tart yogurt, the honey helps to balance out the flavors and create a really delicious smoothie. You could also use maple syrup or 1-2 pitted medjool dates in place of the honey for a vegan option.
How to make raspberry blueberry smoothies
- Measure all the ingredients into the smoothie in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Top tips
- Use frozen berries for a thick, creamy smoothie. If you don’t have frozen berries, be sure to add 1/2 – 1 cup of ice to the smoothie (reduce the milk to ¼ cup) to get that same creamy texture.
- This blueberry and raspberry smoothie is sweetened slightly with honey or maple syrup. You could also use 1/2 -1 medium banana or a sweetened vanilla protein powder instead if you don’t want to use a liquid sweetener.
- Chia seeds can be tough to break down in a regular blender. I recommend using a high speed blender or to use chia protein powder instead (which is just ground up chia seeds).
Other additions
- Nuts or seeds – add a small handful of almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds to the smoothie for healthy fats and to make the smoothie creamier.
- Nut butter (or seed butter) – add almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, tahini or sunbutter for added healthy fats.
- Protein powder or collagen peptides – adding some more protein to the smoothie can help to make it more filling and more of a meal.
- Veggies – add 1/4 – 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower rice, fresh or frozen spinach, kale, zucchini or steamed beets.
Common questions
Can you make a raspberry and blueberry smoothie without yogurt?
Yes, you can make this smoothie without yogurt. You can replace the yogurt with 1/2 cup of dairy free milk plus 1/4 cup of oats or a vegan protein powder. The oats or protein powder will help to thicken the smoothie to the same consistency as using yogurt.
You could also replace the yogurt with 1 large frozen banana.
Can you use other berries in this smoothie?
Yes! This smoothie would be great with strawberries, blackberries, or even dark sweet cherries in place of either of the berries in this recipe. You could also use a mixed berry blend if you prefer (you need about 1 cup of berries).
Can you use fresh fruit in this smoothie?
Yes, this raspberry blueberry smoothie can be made with fresh or frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit helps to create a super cold, refreshing smoothie that has a thick, creamy texture. If you are using fresh fruit, add 1/2 -1 cup of ice and reduce the milk from 1/2 cup to 1/4 cup.
What would make this smoothie more filling?
The key to making any smoothie filling is to balance out the fruit with protein, fat and fiber. Many smoothie recipes can become incredibly filling with just a few tweaks. This recipe already has lots of fiber from the berries and chia seeds. Depending on the yogurt used, you can add protein (Greek yogurt) and if you use a higher fat yogurt, you can add healthy fats. Some other additions include:
- Protein – protein powder, collagen peptides, hemp hearts, rolled oats
- Fats – avocado, coconut, full fat coconut milk (from a can), nuts or seeds
- Fiber – add some veggies or rolled oats
Is this blueberry and raspberry smoothie healthy?
This homemade blueberry raspberry smoothie is a healthy alternative to buying a smoothie while you are out and about. It’s made with simple ingredients and is a great way to get in more fruit into your day and is also packed with protein and fiber, which are great for keeping you feeling full and satisfied. Berries are a great source of vitamins and minerals and are lower in calories and high in fiber.
Many of the smoothies you buy out in smoothie shops or coffee shops are made with a fruit juice or even frozen yogurt blend that is full of extra sugar. Instead this smoothie is sweetened with just a touch of honey (which can be swapped out for banana if you are trying to limit your added sugars).
How can you prep smoothies in advance?
Smoothies can be prepped up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy them. I often like to blend them again with a handful of ice to help make them super cold and refreshing.
How to meal prep smoothies?
Smoothies are quick and easy to make but sometimes measuring out all the ingredients can be time consuming, especially on those mornings when breakfast needs to be done quickly. You can prep smoothie bags in advance, which are stored in the freezer until you are ready to blend.
To prep a smoothie bag, you measure out all the ingredients (except the milk) into a freezer safe bag or container. When you are ready to make the smoothie, transfer the frozen ingredients from the smoothie bag to the blender, add milk and blend.
You can also blend the smoothies in advance and pour them into ice cube molds to freeze. Once frozen, put them in a freezer safe bag. When you are ready to enjoy, blend with some water or more dairy free milk until smooth.
What is the best way to store leftovers
Fridge: Store leftover smoothies in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Freezer: You can pour leftover smoothies into ice cube trays or even into popsicle molds to enjoy later. Use the smoothie cubes to add some flavor to other smoothies or blend them up with water or milk to make another smoothie up to 3 months later.
Substitutions
- Frozen blueberries or raspberries – you can use any frozen berries you have on hand. Strawberries, black berries, all blueberries or all raspberries. You could also use frozen sweet cherries or even frozen mango.
- Yogurt – use whatever yogurt you have on hand (regular, dairy free, Greek or Greek style yogurt). If you don’t have yogurt or don’t want to use yogurt, you can add rolled oats (about 1/4 cup) or vegan protein powder plus about 1/2 cup of dairy free milk.
- Chia seeds – you can replace chia seeds with ground flax or even with chia protein (ground chia seeds). If you don’t have these on hand, simply omit from the recipe.
- Honey or maple syrup – you could also use date syrup, 1-2 pitted, medjool dates or 1/2 a frozen banana to sweeten the smoothie if you don’t want to use honey or maple syrup (maybe you are wanting this smoothie to be Whole30 friendly).
If you love this fruit smoothie, you should try
- Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
- Oatmeal Blackberry Smoothie
- Banana Strawberry Smoothie
- Banana Blackberry Smoothie
Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1/2 cup diary free milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Measure all the ingredients into the smoothie in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Equipment
Notes
- Use frozen berries for a thick, creamy smoothie. If you don’t have frozen berries, be sure to add 1/2 – 1 cup of ice to the smoothie (reduce the milk to ¼ cup) to get that same creamy texture.
- This blueberry and raspberry smoothie is sweetened slightly with honey or maple syrup. You could also use ½ -1 medium banana or a sweetened vanilla protein powder instead if you don’t want to use a liquid sweetener.
- Chia seeds can be tough to break down in a regular blender. I recommend using a high speed blender or to use chia protein powder instead (which is just ground up chia seeds).
