Treat the smoothie lover in your life to a raspberry blueberry smoothie! It comes together in minutes using simple ingredients for a quick breakfast or snack. Make a mango protein smoothie or matcha protein shake for another tasty option.
Key Ingredients
- Milk: Prepare your raspberry and blueberry smoothie with any milk of your choice. You can use dairy, soy milk, oat milk, almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk.
- Yogurt: Greek yogurt is my favorite because of the extra protein to keep you full longer, but plain yogurt works. You can also try vanilla or honey yogurt if you prefer something sweeter.
- Berries: This recipe is a great way to use the fresh or frozen raspberries and blueberries in your fridge. Like our Grimace McDonald’s milkshake, the combination of raspberries and blueberries gives the drink its vibrant color. Use fresh or frozen raspberries and blueberries.
Additions and Substitutions
Feel free to make the smoothie your own with mix-ins, additions, and swaps. Plus, this recipe is a fun way to use the healthy ingredients in your fridge.
- Fresh or Frozen Fruits: If you have fresh berries, use them for the mixed berry smoothie. Frozen fruit is great when blueberries or raspberries aren’t in season. Plus, frozen berries create a thicker smoothie if that is something you enjoy. If you’re using fresh blueberries and raspberries instead of frozen, you might want to add a handful of ice cubes to make the smoothie colder and give it the perfect texture.
- Vegetables: Include zucchini, beets, kale, or spinach.
- Juice: Instead of milk, use fresh orange juice, apple juice, or grape juice.
- Add Protein: If you’re craving more protein, consider including your favorite protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, or nut butter to make the smoothie more filling.
- Honey: I prefer the natural sweetness of the banana, but you can add dates, honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, sugar, or a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit.
Equipment
I recommend using a high speed blender since the berries have seeds, but you can use whatever you have. A small blender, food processor, or immersion blender will work.
Smoothie Basics
Choose a Liquid. Switch up the liquid in your smoothie, depending on what you’re in the mood for. Use plain or flavored coconut water, your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk, fruit juice, or plain water. If you want to try something different, use chai or green tea as a base.
Add a Thickener. For a thicker, more filling smoothie, try blending it with an avocado, banana, or oats. Seed (sunflower butter) and nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter) are a tasty addition, or stir in some crushed graham crackers. You can’t go wrong with a scoop of protein powder or some chia, flax, or hemp seeds.
Sneak in Some Veggies. Boosting your smoothie with fresh greens is a solid choice—try beet greens, chard, kale, or spinach. You can even mix in veggies like broccoli, cucumber, pumpkin, squash, or zucchini.
Sweeten with Fruit. Naturally sweeten your smoothie with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. Go with mango or pineapple for a tropical twist, or add bananas, peaches, or kiwi.
Toss in Some Extras. Brighten your smoothie with a squeeze of lemon or lime, pomegranate seeds, or freshly grated ginger. Treat yourself to something sweet and add a little agave, chopped dates, cocoa powder, honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, sugar, or a splash of vanilla extract. You can’t go wrong with fresh mint leaves or spice things up with a pinch of black pepper, cardamom, cayenne, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, or turmeric.
Blend Everything Together. Combine the ingredients until smooth, and add more liquid as needed. Then, pour the smoothie into drinking glasses to serve.
How to Make a Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Combine the ingredients in a small blender or high-speed blender. Process on high until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Divide the smoothie into drinking glasses, and enjoy!
Tip
Add extra milk for a thinner consistency or ice to make the smoothie thick and creamy.
If you enjoy this raspberry blueberry smoothie, try more drink recipes!
Serving Suggestions
Making a raspberry blueberry smoothie is a perfect way to start your day, enjoy it as a post-workout drink, or as a tasty afternoon snack.
What To Do With Leftovers
- Refrigerate: The berry smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, but store any leftovers in an airtight container or glass jar for two days.
- Freeze: Divide the smoothies into an ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer the frozen smoothie cubes to a freezer-safe container or bag. Raspberry blueberry smoothie will freeze for 2-3 months.
- Thaw: Add the frozen cubes to a blender with milk, water, or juice, and process until smooth.
- Repurpose: Make a smoothie bowl with toppings like low FodMap granola, fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter like peanut butter or almond butter. You can also pour the leftovers into popsicle molds to make kid-friendly smoothie popsicles!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you use other berries in this smoothie?
I like to use whatever ingredients are on hand. You can switch it up by adding blackberries, strawberries, or acai berries. Other options include chopped mango, cherries, or pineapple.
Can you use fresh fruit in this smoothie?
If fresh raspberries and blueberries are in season, use them in the smoothie. But if they’re not, I highly recommend going with frozen fruit. It’ll improve the taste of your smoothie and help you save on grocery costs.
Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie
- Drinking Glasses
- 1½ cup milk
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries or fresh
- ½ cup frozen raspberries or fresh
- Combine the ingredients in a small blender or high-speed blender. Process on high until it’s smooth and creamy.Tip: Add extra milk for a thinner consistency or ice to make the smoothie thick and creamy.
- Divide the smoothie into drinking glasses, and enjoy!