Creamy Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe

Today I wanted to share a recipe that’s so easy, a (vegan) caveman could do it: my go-to breakfast smoothie. I’ve been having this every day since the temperature hit 70 degrees out, and I haven’t looked back since.

Honestly, it tastes more like dessert than breakfast… and I’m not complaining.

In the past I’ve made it with just the fruit and soymilk for a minimalist smoothie, but this year I’ve been enjoying putting in all sorts of fun superfood add-ins: my current combo has probiotics from vegan kefir or yogurt, omega 3’s from hempseed, protein from hemp protein powder, antioxidants from beet powder, and tons of vitamins from spirulina. You can get creative with it, because the strong fruit flavor can mask a lot! And, if you like your smoothies on the sweeter side, throw in a date or two for some extra nutrients & sweetness.

The key here is the frozen bananas and raspberries. (Bonus: frozen berries are more nutritious¹ and much more affordable than fresh.) To freeze bananas, I peel ripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots), break them in half, and store the halves in a gallon bag the freezer. The best part is you don’t have to worry about always having ripe bananas on hand, because you can stock up and freeze a ton at once!

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 2-4 cups of non-dairy milk (I use vanilla soy), depending on consistency preferences
• 1/2-1 cup vegan yogurt or kefir (optional)
• Add-in ideas: 2 tbsp hemp protein powder, 2 tbsp hemp seeds, greens

Directions:

1. Add everything to blender, blend, and serve! (It’s best to drink it right away while it’s still frozen and creamy)

Reference:

1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308814697001659