Healthy Raspberry Blackberry Smoothie

This thick and refreshing double-berry raspberry and blackberry smoothie is loaded with antioxidants and Vitamin C.

If you need an energizing and nutrient-packed smoothie in your diet, this recipe is a must!

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Blackberry Raspberry Smoothie Benefits

This double berry blackberry smoothie contains 5 ingredients.

Each ingredient contributes to nutrients.

From being packed with vitamins, to boosting your energy, this smoothie has so many benefits to offer.

Here’s an overview of the benefits:

1. High in Dietary Fiber: The blackberries, raspberries, and flaxseeds contribute to a high fiber content, promoting digestive health and aiding in maintaining a healthy gut.
2. Rich in Antioxidants: Blackberries and raspberries are loaded with antioxidants like Vitamin C and manganese, which help combat oxidative stress and support immune function.
3. Heart Healthy: The omega-3 fatty acids from flaxseeds and the healthy fats in almond butter are beneficial for heart health, helping to lower bad cholesterol levels.
4. Supports Bone Health: Almond milk, often fortified with calcium and vitamin D, along with the magnesium in almond butter and flaxseeds, supports bone strength and density.
5. Energy Boosting: The healthy fats in almond butter and the natural sugars in the fruits provide a sustained energy release, making this smoothie an excellent start to the day or a midday energy booster.
6. Weight Management: The fiber and healthy fats can help you feel full longer, potentially aiding in weight management by reducing the likelihood of overeating.
7. Skin Health: The Vitamin C from the berries aids in collagen production, which is vital for skin health and elasticity.

If you love blackberry smoothies, you should also try my weight loss blackberry smoothie, and my pineapple tropical blackberry smoothie!

Recipe Notes & Smoothie Variations

There are numerous different ways to customize this blackberry raspberry smoothie.

I personally tested 4 different variations, which I think you will love!

1. Protein Packed: Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra 20-25g of protein! (Note, use unsweetened and unflavored).
2. Green Power: Incorporating a handful of leafy greens like spinach won’t impact the taste of the smoothie, but they will add lots of extra nutrients!
3. Nut-Free Smoothie: For a nut-free smoothie, swap the almond butter for 1 tablespoon of oats, and the almond milk for oat or soy milk.
4. Tropical Twist: Swap the almond milk for coconut milk, or add an extra 1/3 cup of mango or pineapple for a tropical flavor!

Equipment Needed:

Blender Type	Suitability
Nutribullet 600	✓
Vitamix Blender Propel 510	✓
BlendJet 4000mAh	x
Ninja Blender BL610	✓
Oster 6640 Blender	x
Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender	✓
AMZChef Blender 1800 W	✓
Wamife Blender	✓

Blendjet and Oster 6640 are not compatible for this recipe.

But, you can adjust the recipe and make it suitable for these 2 blenders, if  that’s all the equipment you have available to you.

Simply use 1/3 cup of extra almond milk and blend for 2 extra minutes.

The smoothie won’t come out as thick as mine, but it will still taste good.

Dietary:

Type Of Diet	Suitable
Vegan-Friendly	✓
Dairy-Free	✓
Gluten-Free	✓
Diabetic-Friendly	✗
Paleo-Friendly	✓
Keto-Friendly	✗
Raw Food-Friendly	✗

Based on the list above, you can see that the smoothie is suitable for many different diets.

If you have any specific dietary requirements not listed, contact me, or speak to a nutritionist. 

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