Making a raspberry smoothie HEALTHY?
We love smoothies in in our house. What better way to get lots of servings of fruits and veggies in one, and very tasty fell-swoop?!
I find the key to an actually HEALTHY smoothie is to not add LOADS of fruit servings into a single glass. Since we wouldn’t likely eat 4 servings of fruit in a sitting…they shouldn’t be blended into a single meal either.
Another healthy smoothie saboteur? Using juice as your liquid.
While an occasional glass of no sugar added juice can be a fun treat, it shouldn’t be a daily thing. It increases the glycemic load greatly.
Turn your smoothies into an easy, healthy popsicle!
My kids often think our healthy and easy smoothies are an ice cream shake When we have leftovers, I fill a few popsicle molds to have on hand for warm weather days!! These fudgesicles are one of our all time favorites!
They beg me for ‘popsicles’ now! Mom win! You could always try my no bake chocolate raspberry cheesecake bars too. it’s loaded with healthy ingredients and is a snap to make as well!
Now if only I could figure out a way to have these ready to go when school pulls out the food-dye, sugar laden popsicles that send my child’s ADD rocketing through the roof! Sigh! (I think maybe a ‘Grr” would be a better descriptor!)
More healthy & easy smoothie recipes:
- Blueberry smoothie takes one of my favorite berries ad turns into a nutritious blended shake!
- This Keto Chocolate Shake is creamy ad rich.
- Lots of readers love this Keto Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
- This chocolate banana protein shake uses oats, banana, and nut butter for a totally satisfying breakfast!
- This cottage cheese smoothie is loaded with protein and tang!
Healthy Raspberry Smoothie Recipe:
If you make this make this raspberry smoothie recipe, be sure to come back to leave a comment and a review!
Creamy Paleo Raspberry Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk non dairy great too!
- 1/2 small Haas avocado
- 6 ounces raspberries we like to do half raspberry and half strawberry
- 10 drops liquid stevia OR 2 soaked dates OR 4 tablespoons date paste (softened dates pureed w/ water) OR honey, OR favorite low-carb sweetener
- 3 ounces frozen cauliflower or a handful of dark greens
- 1 scoop collagen (use code tessa10 for 10% off!)
Optional Boosts:
- 2 tablespoons raw cashews
- 1/2 teaspoon vitamin c powder
- 2 drops vitamin D emulsion
Instructions
- Add ingredients into blender in order and blend well until smooth.
- Taste and decide if you'd like to add more sweetener of choice.
Notes
Nutrition
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This looks so creamy and delicious! I’m so happy it has a keto option 🙂
SO many great nutrients in one drink! My kiddos are coming off a stomach bug, and I think I’ll have them share a smoothie like this to get them back to eating!
My kids are smoothie addicts and I know they would go crazy over this! I love that you use stevia in it.
I love smoothies in the summer. Now I have another great smoothie recipe I can’t wait to try !
I love the addition of collagen in there. Such a creative idea to use avocado and cauliflower too!
Thank you for a keto smoothie recipe! Adding that cauliflower is a great idea!
Totally craving a smoothie now! Love the addition of avocado, it makes everything so creamy buttery delicious.
Avocados are my favorite healthy fats! I would not have thought to try them with raspberries! YUMMY
I love the stevia option and all of the avocado in there!! So healthy, and my kids will love it. Thank you!
LOVE your sneaky addition of cauliflower! And we turn leftover smoothies into popsicles, too! Great minds! 😉
I love adding cauliflower in smoothies! Such a great, healthy thickener. This looks so refreshing!
It’s so hot here! Just reading your recipe makes me want to reach over and grab that cup of smoothie. I have never had a smoothie with cauliflower, how interesting!
Such a great smoothie! Love that you use stevia. I favor dates but stevia is so great for keto!
Had a smoothie for breakfast! Will try your recipe this week, and I’m sure it will be SO good.
Look at that colour! I’ve never used frozen cauliflower — great ideas! Thanks Tessa.
This is jam packed with nutrition. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
I still can’t get enough of this smoothie! Great idea to freeze it!
me neither, one of my favorites in it’s many forms Cara!
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I never thought about adding cashews to a smoothie. Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
Delicious Tessa! I love it.Happy Valentine's Day to you and your family.Hugs.–Amber