This raspberry coconut smoothie is made for warm afternoons, sunny breakfasts, and quick snack breaks when you want something cold, creamy, and bright. Tart raspberries bring a fresh fruit flavor, coconut milk adds a mellow tropical touch, banana makes it naturally smooth, and a spoonful of almond butter gives the blend a cozy, satisfying finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk, from a carton or well-shaken can
- 1/2 medium banana, fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
How To Make It
1. Add the coconut milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move easily and gives the smoothie a creamy base. 2. Add the frozen raspberries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond butter, and ice. 3. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the mixture looks smooth and thick. 4. Taste the smoothie. If your raspberries are very tart, blend in honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon at a time. 5. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy right away while it is frosty and fresh.
This recipe makes one generous smoothie or two small snack-size servings. If you like a thinner smoothie, add another splash of coconut milk. For a thicker smoothie bowl style texture, use a frozen banana and reduce the coconut milk by a few tablespoons.
Tips
- Frozen raspberries work especially well because they chill the smoothie without watering it down too much.
- For a stronger coconut flavor, use canned light coconut milk. For a lighter sip, use refrigerated carton coconut milk.
- If you only have fresh raspberries, add extra ice or freeze the berries for 20 to 30 minutes before blending.
- Almond butter adds a gentle nutty flavor, but cashew butter also pairs nicely with raspberry and coconut.
- To make it extra pretty for Pinterest, top the smoothie with a few raspberries, a sprinkle of coconut flakes, or a small banana slice on the rim.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, since raspberry smoothies can thicken as they sit.
Cool, creamy, and fruity, this raspberry coconut smoothie is a cheerful little escape in a glass!