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.
See Also: Strawberry Smoothie, Blueberry Smoothie.
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