This Chocolate Chip Raspberry Smoothie is like a sweet yet tart combination for a delicious chocolate raspberry treat! Oh, and with a secret ingredient you can’t taste or see, it’s extra nutritious and creamy! Vegan friendly and superfood additions optional.
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Why You’ll Love This
- Think frozen chocolate covered raspberries but in a drinkable form!
- The chocolate chips adds crunchy little chocolate bits to every sip (or bite, if you’re doing a bowl!).
- Vibrant color and creamy texture make the ultimate healthy breakfast or afternoon snack.
- A nutritious treat that will energize your day!
Smoothie Ingredients
Raspberries are the main fruit here, with a little bit of banana to add some sweetness and riced cauliflower to add nutritional balance (this is the secret ingredient you can’t taste!). Here’s more detail about what we need:
- frozen raspberries – use frozen raspberries for the best texture, or freeze fresh raspberries for at least 1 hour before blending.
- frozen riced cauliflower – this is the secret ingredient that adds creamy texture and so much extra nutrients and fiber. If you’d prefer no cauliflower, start with 1/3 cup milk and add more until your desired consistency is reached.
- frozen banana slices – frozen banana slices give it an extra richness. If using fresh banana slices, use less milk or replace the banana with more frozen riced cauliflower. Freeze overripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- favorite high protein yogurt – this can be plain Greek yogurt, regular yogurt, or your favorite dairy-free yogurt like Siggi’s.
- milk of choice – use any type of milk, such as whole milk or your favorite non-dairy milk alternative like unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or soy milk. Full-fat coconut milk will impart a stronger flavor.
- mini chocolate chips – dark chocolate chips are delicious and add flecks of chocolate to the smoothie. Omit for a classic raspberry smoothie recipe.
- blender – for personal servings, a NutriBullet works great. If you’re making 2 or more servings, a standard high-powered blender is best.
Note: If you want to make a smoothie bowl, use less almond milk (only enough to blend it down) and a food processor for the best texture. Start with a very small amount!
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make a Raspberry Smoothie
This delicious raspberry smoothie is ready in a flash and it adds a pretty in pink vibe to your warm summer days! Here’s how to do it:
Add Ingredients to Blender
Add the frozen raspberries, frozen cauliflower, frozen banana chunks, yogurt, milk, and chocolate chips into a high-speed blender.
Blend
Blend until creamy and smooth! Taste test for thickness and add more milk if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
Smoothie Boosters
Smoothies are a great way to add, what I like to call, nutritional boosters. Take this healthy raspberry smoothie recipe to the next level with any of the following:
- hemp hearts – a great source of healthy fats, as well as plant protein. One serving (3 tablespoons) also provides 10 grams of plant protein, 45% daily value of magnesium, and 100% daily value of manganese, among other important nutrients.
- ground flax seeds / chia seeds – extra heart healthy fatty acids, as well as a good source of fiber. Just be sure to drink your smoothie quicker than usual, because flaxseeds and chia seeds can make the texture gel-like. Bob’s Red Mill is my favorite brand for these.
- avocado – add 1/4 – 1/2 ripe avocado for extra fat to keep you fuller longer.
- nut butter – add 1-2 tablespoons of cashew butter or almond butter for extra fat and protein. Peanut butter can be used but will add a stronger flavor.
- baby spinach – a tasteless way to get more greens into your smoothie.
- rolled oats / quick oats – add up to 1/4 cup of oats per serving for extra fiber and iron.
- collagen peptides – if you’re looking for a tasteless way to add more protein, collagen peptides are the way to go.
- scoop of protein powder – whether chocolate or vanilla, turn it into a protein shake or meal replacement. Use your favorite protein powder, whether that’s plant-based protein or whey protein.
Note: I wouldn’t add all of these boosters, just pick 2-3 at most! Example, hemp hearts with baby spinach and collagen peptides.
Storing Leftovers
If you have any leftover smoothie, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.
Give it a good stir or quick zip in the blender before enjoying.
Smoothie Making Tips:
- Fresh vs frozen fruit – using frozen fruit for smoothies is going to get you a thicker and creamier consistency without having to compensate with adding ice. You can freeze fresh fruit (a great thing to do when you’re picking your own or the grocery store has sales on fresh berries) or buy directly frozen.
- Make it a smoothie bowl – start with a 1/4 cup of milk and blend, scooping down the sides of the blender as needed (a high powered blender is going to give you a better consistency as well). Or, freeze the raspberry smoothie in an ice cube tray and blend the frozen ice cubes with a little milk until it has an ice cream-like consistency. Top with your favorite toppings, like extra raspberries, cacao nibs, or Chocolate Chip Granola.
- Be mindful of additional flavors – if you use a flavored yogurt (like vanilla Greek yogurt) or protein powder, keep in mind the flavor of the smoothie will change slightly.
- Choose high-quality chocolate – opt for dark chocolate chips or chunks with at least 70% cacao to ensure the most antioxidants and less sugar.
- Sweeten naturally – if you have more of a sweet tooth, add natural sweeteners like Medjool date, pure maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar.
Recipe FAQs
What if I do not own a high-powered blender?
Start with the liquid and yogurt first, then add the frozen raspberries, cauliflower, banana, and chocolate chips. This will make it easier on the blender.
Can I use cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips?
Yes, cocoa powder provides a rich chocolate flavor and less calories. You might need to add additional sweetener to counter the bitterness in the cocoa.
Can I make this smoothie vegan?
Absolutely! Make a dairy-free smoothie with non-dairy yogurt and milk and make sure the chocolate chips you are using are vegan.
Is this smoothie suitable for kids?
Of course! Kids love the chocolate and raspberry combination and it is a great way to get in extra nutrition for your kiddos.
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Raspberry Smoothie
Ingredients
Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower, see notes
- ½ cup frozen banana slices, see notes
- ⅓ cup favorite high protein yogurt
- ⅔ cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Optional Add In's (pick 2-3)
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts, 10g plant protein!
- 1-2 tablespoons flaxseed meal / chia seeds
- ¼ – ½ avocado
- 1-2 tablespoons nut butter
- handful of spinach or kale
- 1-4 tablespoons rolled oats / quick oats
- scoop of collagen peptides
- scoop of protein powder
Instructions
- Blend and taste test: Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. If smoothie is too thick for your liking, add a little more milk or water until desired consistency.
- If adding boosters, pick 2-3. For example: hemp hearts, spinach, nut butter
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information
Photography by: About Dinner Thyme.
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