Raspberry Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition

Raspberries add an excellent, berry flavor to your smoothie and can be added to most smoothie recipes.

Raspberry Nutrition and Health Benefits

Raspberries are very high in antioxidants and also contain high levels of fiber, manganese and vitamin C. Other nutrients in raspberries include vitamins B1-3, folic acid, magnesium, copper and iron.

Raspberries have anti-inflammatory properties. Studies suggest that eating raspberries may prevent certain cancers and protect against cardiovascular disease, diabetes, allergies, age-related cognitive decline and macular degeneration (age-related vision problems).

Smoothie Recipes

Raspberry-Mango Smoothie
1 cup raspberries
1 large mango
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 vine tomato
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 237 | Fat: 1.6g (grams) | Protein: 6.1g | Carbs: 59.2g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 129% | Vitamin C: 238%

Raspberry-Watermelon Smoothie
1 cup raspberries
2 cups watermelon
1 banana
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 celery stalk
1/2 cup water if needed

Calories: 293 | Fat: 1.3g (grams) | Protein: 5.2g | Carbs: 61.5g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 104% | Vitamin C: 137%

Black Raspberry-Banana Smoothie
½ cup of red raspberries
½ cup of blackberries
1 whole banana
¼ avocado
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 275 | Fat: 8.2g (grams) | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 53.5g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 84% | Vitamin C: 148%

Raspberry-Apple Smoothie
1 cup raspberries
1 apple
1 pear
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 carrot
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 272 | Fat: 1.4g (grams) | Protein: 5.2g | Carbs: 64.4g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 256% | Vitamin C: 124%

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How To Select Raspberries

Raspberries are extremely perishable and should be purchased in season and consumed right away.

Raspberries rank 46 out of 100 for potential pesticide load according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. You should purchase organic raspberries whenever possible.

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