Raspberry Lemon Smoothie (4-Ingredients)

Raspberries and lemons do not only rhyme well together, but they also taste very well together.

You will love this raspberry lemon smoothie because it’s simple and easy to make, but it also tastes incredible.

The smoothie recipe only needs 4 simple healthy ingredients.

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The Benefits of This Lemon And Raspberry Smoothie

This lemony berry smoothie contains high amounts of vitamin C, which helps support the immune system.

Other benefits include: 

• Rich in Antioxidants: Raspberries and lemon are high in antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and flavonoids, which help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress.
• Supports Digestive Health: The high fiber content from raspberries aids in digestion and promotes regular bowel movements, contributing to a healthy digestive system.
• Boosts Immunity: The Vitamin C from lemon and raspberries plays a crucial role in strengthening the immune system.
• Aids in Weight Loss: Low in calories and high in protein (from Greek yogurt) and fiber, this smoothie can help you feel full longer, reducing overall calorie intake.
• Enhances Skin Health: The Vitamin C and antioxidants in the smoothie contribute to skin health by promoting collagen production and protecting skin from damage, leading to a healthier, more radiant complexion.
• Improves Muscle Recovery and Growth: The protein in Greek yogurt is essential for muscle repair and growth, making this smoothie a great post-workout recovery drink.
• Low in Fat and High in Nutritional Value: This smoothie is low in fat but high in essential nutrients, making it an excellent addition to a balanced diet.

If you enjoy this smoothie, you should definitely also try my lemon and blueberry smoothie as well as my detox lemon drink!

Raspberry And Lemon Smoothie Ingredients

The reason why this smoothie is not only easy to make but is tasty and healthy – it’s all because of the ingredients selection.

Here are the ingredients needed to make this lemon smoothie:

#1. Raspberries

Raspberries are one of the few fruits that contain a lot of fiber. 

You will need frozen raspberries to make this recipe. Frozen fruit helps thicken smoothies and just makes smoothies taste so much better.

#2. Lemon

The lemon cuts through the sweetness of the berries so well and just makes the smoothie taste much fresher.

I used freshly squeezed lemon juice, avoid using lemon juices from bottles or from concentrates. 

#3. Greek Yogurt

Frozen fruit and yogurt blend so well together.

Yogurt also adds creaminess and protein to your smoothies, not to mention friendly gut bacteria too.

I used unsweetened plain, low-fat Greek yogurt. 

#4. Almond Milk

I love using almond milk in smoothies because almond milk is an excellent dairy alternative, that adds protein and creaminess to smoothies.

Furthermore, almond milk is low in calories, making it a wonderful liquid for weight loss smoothies.

I used unsweetened almond milk for this raspberry and lemon smoothie recipe.

Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes

There are a couple of ingredient substitutions you can make in this delicious smoothie, just in case you don’t have some of the ingredients.

You can also add extra ingredients for an even more nutritious smoothie.
Here they are:

• Vegan Variations: If you are vegan, use vegan yogurt instead of Greek dairy yogurt.
• Nut-Free: If you are nut-free, use any other milk of choice. I have tried both oat and soy milk, and they both worked well.
• The Lemon: You can also use lime instead of lemon in case you like lime more.
• Protein Boost: While the yogurt adds a good dose of protein, you can increase the protein content by adding a scoop of protein powder.
• Greens: Throw a handful of leafy greens of choice for extra nutrients without impacting the flavor.

Equipment:

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

The smoothie is easy to blend, which means you can use pretty much any blender you have.

All my blenders worked with this recipe.