This raspberry banana protein smoothie is packed full of protein and fiber and makes the perfect balanced breakfast or snack to fuel up pre or post-workout! Made without yogurt, but still super creamy and delicious! {Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo-friendly}
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Easy Raspberry Smoothie without Yogurt
This raspberry protein smoothie recipe is one of our go-to smoothies because it’s so easy to prepare, and we generally always have all of the necessary ingredients on hand.
Its thick and creamy texture, along with the protein and fiber content, also makes it super filling! You can either drink it from a glass or pour it into a bowl and serve it up as a smoothie bowl with all the fixings. The options are endless!
It’s the perfect way to celebrate raspberry season and use up any overripe bananas you might have kicking around!
For more delicious smoothie recipes, check out this Strawberry Banana Smoothie Without Yogurt and Pina Colada Protein Shake too!
Why You’ll Love This Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
- Ready in just a few minutes (perfect for busy mornings)
- Dietitian-formulated to minimize the blood sugar spike and keep you full for longer
- Suits a wide range of dietary needs
- Great source of protein to enjoy with breakfast or after a workout
- High in fiber and healthy fats to support your overall health
- Requires just 5 simple ingredients for easy prep
- Just sweet enough without any refined sugar
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen banana: Adds natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie. Use an overripe banana for best results.
- Frozen raspberries: I like to toss any fresh raspberries that we aren’t able to use up from the fridge into a ziploc bag and store it in the freezer to use in smoothies like this one!
- Unsweetened almond milk: Makes this recipe dairy-free and vegan, while adding a subtle nutty flavor and creamy texture.
- Chia seeds: These powerful little seeds not only add a dose of fiber, protein and omega-3s to the smoothie, they also help to thicken it up!
- Protein powder: An easy way to add a dose of protein to the smoothie. If you opt for vanilla flavor, it also helps to sweeten the smoothie so no added sugar is required.
How to Make a Frozen Raspberry Smoothie
- Toss all of the ingredients into a high power blender and press start.
- Blend until smooth and chunks are no longer present.
- Taste. Add a bit of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it up, if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
Scroll to the recipe card below for the full printable recipe!
Recipe Tips:
- Use an overripe banana to enhance the natural sweetness of the smoothie. I like to toss those spotty bananas sitting on the counter right into the freezer before they go bad.
- Use a powerful blender. This will help break down the frozen fruit to make a thick and creamy smoothie.
- You can use black or white chia seeds, but white will provide a more neutral colour with no black specks floating around.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie or use an unflavored protein powder, you may wish to add a bit of honey, maple syrup or other desired sweetener to the smoothie.
Recipe FAQs
You can use any type of protein powder that you prefer, but I suggest going with vanilla flavor to complement the other ingredients in the smoothie. My favorite protein powder, which also happens to be vegan option is the Good Protein powder. It has great flavor and minimal aftertaste like some protein powders.
Try to find a protein powder that’s low in sugar and has limited processed ingredients.
For this smoothie in particular, I prefer to use a frozen banana and frozen raspberries to make it a thicker smoothie.
If you find it tough to blend, you can always add some additional almond milk to help ease the process. Be sure to use a powerful blender.
I find that adding a frozen banana and raspberries is all that’s needed to provide a cool, thick and creamy consistency.
I generally don’t add ice since it can make it more like a slushy and has a tendency to water down the mixture. That being said, you can certainly add it in if you prefer to make your smoothies with ice.
Yes, however, I find that it generally tastes best when you drink it fresh. If you choose to make it ahead of time, I recommend storing it in the blender in the fridge and blending it again prior to serving to reincorporate the ingredients and smooth out the consistency.
You may also wish to add a couple of ice cubes to the mixture and blend it up again to thicken up the texture.
Serving Suggestions
There are three main ways I like to serve this raspberry protein shake:
- Smoothie: In a glass with breakfast or before or after a workout
- Smoothie Bowl: Pour the smoothie into a bowl and sprinkle with extra raspberries, hemp seeds or chia seeds, coconut flakes, granola, etc.
- Smoothie Popsicles: Fill a popsicle mold with any leftover smoothie, then freeze solid. Great for a cool treat during the summer!
Recipe Variations
- Skip the chia seeds. If you’re all out, feel free to skip this ingredient or substitute hemp hearts instead. A little ground flax seed would work well, too. The smoothie consistency will most likely be thinner, but it won’t alter the overall flavor of the smoothie.
- Make it nut-free. Sub in regular milk or another milk alternative such as rice or oat milk.
- Make a vegan option. Use a vegan protein powder and milk alternative.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
- Banana Smoothie without Yogurt
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Yogurt
- Banana Free Smoothie
- Shamrock Protein Smoothie
- Simple Green Smoothie
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Raspberry Banana Protein Smoothie {without Yogurt}
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Taste and add maple syrup or honey if desired.
- Pour into a glass or mason jar and top with desired toppings. Enjoy!
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This recipe was originally posted February 2016 but was updated in June 2024 to include more helpful tips.
Why don’t you show the amounts of the ingredients?
You can find the full recipe including all of the quantities in the recipe card at the bottom of the post :)