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Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

Published on 6.25.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Raspberry smoothie topped with coconut

What's not to love about raspberries? Their color! Their cool bumpy shape! The taste - oooh that delicious taste!

And did I mention how good for you those tiny deep pink berries are? They contain vitamins C + E, omega 3 fatty acids, potassium and antioxidants. Honestly, I can't wait to get blending this raspberry smoothie! Let's go!

Discover what's inside this Raspberry smoothie

Blending a tasty smoothie takes the right ingredients as well as the right formula to turn out well. Over the years, I've learned what works best when it comes to taste, texture and nutrients. That is to say, using yummy fruits to help hide the extra healthy greens within is a huge win for your health. Take a look at what makes up this raspberry smoothie recipe...

Bright, tart raspberries

I used fresh ones for the photo, yet normally I use frozen raspberries. Consequently, they chill the smoothie and are almost always more affordable. Lower in calories and sugar, high in antioxidants and fiber - the raspberries in this smoothie are a powerhouse ingredient. Those antioxidants (signaled by the rich red color) can help prevent cancer and other diseases. In addition, vibrant colored raspberries make this particular concoction such lovely color and taste like summer relaxation in a glass!

Raspberries ::
Naturally lower in sugar than many fruits + higher in fiber and nutrients. That's a total win-win!

Creamy coconut milk

Coconut milk makes this raspberry smoothie creamy + satisfying. If you give it a blend, then you'll see that it turns this ordinary fruit smoothie into a decadent dessert drink. In addition, the healthy fats from the plant based coconut milk will help curb your appetite and assist your body in absorbing the nutrients of the fruit and veg you're consuming.

On the other hand, using my coconut milk smoothie cubes in this raspberry smoothie recipe is another great option. The cashew nuts and MCT oil in these cubes provide an additional bump in healthy fats, making for an even more filling icy cold drink.

Ice cold smoothie with coconut and berries

Iron-Rich Spinach

Spinach is the hero in this raspberry smoothie recipe! I mean, if you think about it those little green leaves kinda look like plant version of tiny superhero capes. Just me? Okay, but seriously - you won't taste this leafy green at all!

With spinach you reap all the benefits of phytonutrients, but none of the strong taste of greens. Phytonutrients are (glad you asked!) powerful antioxidants that help fight damage at the cellular level in your body. Spinach also helps slow the absorption of the fruit sugars into your blood stream because it's high in fiber.

Heart healthy flaxseed

Lastly, I tossed in a spoonful of flax seed to boost your omega 3's and healthy fats, which are lignans. It's important to include lignans in your diet, and flaxseeds are an excellent source. Lignans may reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. 

Also, flaxseeds are just the thing to include for a bit of protein when you're craving something fruity, sweet + healthy. They can be added to all kinds of smoothies - not just this raspberry recipe!

Another quick, easy way to add protein containing flaxseed to this raspberry smoothie is with Protein Smoothie Boost. All of the nutrition, none of the fillers or artificial sweeteners - Protein Smoothie Boost pops in a bonus of 10g of clean protein to any smoothie. That's thanks to the organic hemp, chia and flaxseed it contains in my perfectly proportioned and smooth blending formula. I made this with you in mind, smoothie lover!

Whole food ingredients for smoothies

Which liquid base is best?

This raspberry smoothie recipe features a coconut milk base. Just as I mention above, this is to add healthy fat to keep you fuller longer. As a result, your raspberry smoothie will be creamier too.

However, what if you're looking to reduce the calories and aren't needing as much healthy fat? You can totally swap out the 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk for 1 cup water or other plant based milk of your choice (like almond or oat milk) instead.

More summer berry recipes

Looking for more ways to rawk berries in your daily life? Have fun exploring these yummy summer berry combos while you relax poolside. And don't forget to invite me! #friendswithpools

Strawberry vegan milkshake
Blueberry spinach smoothie
Smoothie bowl recipes
Strawberry banana smoothie
Fresh blackberry smoothie

FAQs

Are berry smoothies healthy?

We say a big kale yeah to that question! Berries are rich good for you things like antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. Adding berries to your smoothies is a great way to get a lower sugar nutritional boost for your day.

Why are raspberries so expensive?

Many raspberries are imported, driving up the cost to you, the end user. A great way to save on raspberries is to buy them frozen out of season, look for them in farmers markets, grow your own, or buy from a discount organic delivery service like Misfits Market. Since raspberries are not on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen list, you can also get away with purchasing non-organic for a savings too!

What are raspberries good with?

From fruit infused water, to popsicles, muffins, salads and of course our fav smoothies - raspberries are great for so many things. Fresh or frozen, you can easily incorporate raspberries in tons of recipes.

What happens if you eat raspberries every day?

Good things. Many good things! Though you def want to mix up your berry game to get the most benefit, eating raspberries daily would provide you with extra water and fiber, which makes your digestive system happily move along. That, coupled with the antioxidants found in raspberries in turn helps rid your body of toxins. A total win!

Before you blend this raspberry smoothie

Not sure if your blender can handle the greens? I already did the research for you! Check out The Ultimate Blender Guide for details on countless blenders. Most importantly, I looked for the best ones to blend quickly, get rid of leafy chunks and provide tons of value for the price.

Happy blending! Be sure to hit us up with a comment below and let us know what you thought!

Raspberry smoothie with spinach

 

Raspberry smoothie recipe with greens

Raspberry Smoothie

4.29 from 7 votes
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Start your day with this raspberry smoothie loaded with iron-rich spinach, antioxidant-rich berries, flaxseed (healthy fats and lignans), and coconut (healthy fats and fiber). Did I mention it makes a great dessert?
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 ½ cups raspberries (frozen)
  • ½ cup spinach
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Smoothie Boosts

  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (ground )
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flakes (sprinkle on top)

Instructions

  • Blend spinach and coconut milk until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Use frozen raspberries to make smoothie cold.
  • Coconut milk comes in a variety of options. Pick the one that best meets your health goals. I suggest an organic canned lite coconut milk in this smoothie.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 272kcal (14%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 14g (22%) Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 169mg (7%) Potassium: 278mg (8%) Fiber: 12g (50%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Vitamin A: 59IU (1%) Vitamin C: 47mg (57%) Calcium: 45mg (5%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

Make this Healthy Raspberry Smoothie Recipe!

I really hope you blend this and love it! Above all, it's a simple treat that really nourishes the body and satisfies a sweet tooth. Comment below with any questions or ideas you have!

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Comments

  1. Erin

    August 13, 2021 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I love this recipe because you can't taste the spinach 😀

    Reply
  2. Kim

    August 11, 2021 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    I love all the fresh raspberries in this smoothie! So yummy!

    Reply
  3. Angela Tang

    July 06, 2021 at 7:53 am

    I did Raspberry smoothie this morning, the colour come out doesn't looks the same as I put to much spinach also I added some Chai seed but it still taste good.

    Reply
  4. Jennifer

    July 03, 2021 at 10:40 pm

    1 star
    I tried this and it tasted like flinstone vitamins and looked nothing like the picture. I’m so confused by People who are raving about it. I feel like I’m missing something? 27.1g of fat from what?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      July 08, 2021 at 7:27 am

      Oooh wow! Flintstone vitamins are a pretty specific taste, Jennifer! It's possible that the raspberries you used weren't ripe enough, causing a tart vitamin-like taste to your smoothie. The healthy fats you see in this smoothie are from coconut milk, flaxseed and shredded coconut. If you'd like to reduce the fat content, you could leave out the shredded coconut and swap whole fat coconut milk for a lighter version.

  5. Betty

    April 11, 2021 at 6:52 pm

    4 stars
    I made the raspberry smoothie (day 7) using the recipe that came with the downloadable brochure for 2021, which was water, spinach, raspberries, peaches, & banana. It’s pretty good. All of the smoothies, so far, seem to be missing something.

    Reply
  6. Michelle T. Logan

    March 14, 2021 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    Love this and pretty much all of the recipes! I blended this with my old blender, but I was hoping to upgrade to the Vitamix one that Jen listed above. I added it to my cart like she says, but the price didn’t drop to less than $300. Is there a special code that I need to use? Please let me know and thank you.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 15, 2021 at 3:19 pm

      So glad you're lovin the plant-based yumminess! Unfortunately, the sale price we originally posted about with Vitamix is no longer available for that model.  While we aren't in charge of when Vitamix offers those sales, we'll def let you know when the next one happens!  You can be notified of this and other sales they have by signing up for the Vitamix Newsletter (scroll down a bit on the page to sign up) or the Simple Green Smoothies emails.  Plus, we will be having our annual Simple Green Smoothies Garage Sale starting this Thursday (3/18/21), which will feature several blenders for sale.  Rawk the Year members get first dibs!  Lastly, every quarter Simple Green Smoothies does a 10-Day Challenge.  Keep an eye on your emails to see when the next one starts.  We have ways that people doing the challenge can participate and earn prizes.  Usually, there is one person in the challenge who wins a Vitamix! 

  7. T ' Nora Scott

    January 29, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    Taste great

    Reply
  8. Dana

    June 03, 2020 at 11:45 am

    5 stars
    SO good! Perfect thickness 🙂 I swirled in almond butter at the end before topping with coconut flakes. Yum!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 03, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      That sounds very tasty!

  9. Fiona Gough

    January 13, 2020 at 3:03 am

    5 stars
    Just tastes likes yummy raspberries.

    Reply
  10. Nickie

    October 29, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Hi! I absolutely love so many of your recipes! If I don't have flaxseed is there a good replacement? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 01, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Hi Nickie,

      Yes! Swap in another healthy fat you love. Some of my favorites are coconut oil and avocado. Learn more about our favorites here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/healthy-fats

  11. Regina

    October 14, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Hi have have grounded flex seed is that ok to put in a smoothie? Is there any difference in the ones that are not grounded?When will your book be coming out?I have lots of bananas in my freezer and they are change color to like a brown look is it ok to still use them in a smoothie?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      October 14, 2015 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Regina,

      Great questions! Ground flaxseed is a great choice! Adding flaxseed in ground form to your green smoothie helps your body absorb all of its nutritional benefits!

      We're so excited! Our book hits shelves on November 3rd! You can pre-order our book online now, and get rawesome bonus goodies! Or pick it up in Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, or Sam's Club!

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/books

      Bananas changing color in the freezer? No worries! It's a natural reaction to freezing, the taste + nutrition is still there!

      Cheers to health, happiness, + leafy greens! 🙂

  12. Elizabeth

    September 23, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    When you list coconut milk are you referring to coconut milk from a can or in a container in the refrigerated section of the grocery store (like cow's milk or almond milk)? Is there a difference?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      September 24, 2015 at 5:03 am

      Hi Elizabeth,

      Great question! The container doesn't matter, as much as, making sure you're reaching for coconut milk + not coconut creme. Coconut creme is higher in fat + has a custard like consistency...reach for coconut milk which is lighter + has a more milk like texture.

      Hope this helps!

  13. Regina

    September 10, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Hi is there any difference between the grounded flex and the hold?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      September 11, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      Hi Regina!

      Thank you so much for reaching out! Both ground and whole flax seed provide our bodies with a healthy dose of insoluble fiber. One of the bonuses of ground flax seed, however, is that, since it is broken down, our bodies can benefit from the insoluble fiber of the outer shell PLUS the soluble fiber that's contained inside the seed. When eating whole flax seeds, they tend to pass right through the digestive system without being broken down, so we eliminate the soluble fiber. If you have whole flax seed on hand and want to add more soluble fiber to your diet, you can always grind the seeds in a coffee grinder!

      Hope that helps :). Happy Blendin'!

  14. Djam FR

    May 31, 2015 at 1:13 pm

    Hi,
    I leave in Switzerland and in Europe cups are not a reference we are used to deal with unfortunately!
    Any chance you'll ever consider also using other measurements ?? Such as ml or grams?
    It is difficult to find the right weight for different type of ingredients listed in your recipes...
    That said love your recipes ... But had sometimes to improvise the quantities !!

    Thanks in advance
    DFR

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      June 01, 2015 at 6:51 am

      Hi Djam,

      Thank you so much for reaching out + your suggestion! I'll forward it to our team. In the meantime, here are our suggested measurement conversions...

      Spices | Proteins | Superfoods:

      ½ tsp = 2mL
      1 tsp = 5mL
      2 tsp = 10mL
      1 TBSP = 15mL
      2 TBSP = 30mL

      Fruits:

      Mango | Pineapple | Strawberries | Beets | Carrots | Blueberries | Raspberries | Leafy Greens

      1 cup = 250mL
      1 ½ cups = 375mL
      2 cups = 500mL

      Liquids:

      Water | Coconut Water | Coconut Milk | Almond Milk | Fresh Squeezed Juice | Rice Milk

      ½ cup = 125mL
      1 cup = 250mL
      1 ½ cups = 375mL
      2 cups = 500mL

      Grams:

      1 cup of leafy greens = 30g
      2 cups of leafy greens = 60g

    • Djam FR

      June 01, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Hi Rawkstar,

      You rock!
      This answer is the bomb !!!
      Thank you ever so much for these lists of conversion!!!
      I'll copy paste it straight away in a safe & easy place for my next smoothie trials !!!
      Me and my husband are addicted to them and I'm now converting my friends as well !!
      PS: I froze my fruits because they were perfectly ripe and did not want to waste them (had too much). Then used my frozen fruits for smoothies. Result is just delish! With summer approaching I'm going to have lots of fun making smoothies for my parties !

    • SGS Rawkstar

      June 02, 2015 at 3:51 am

      Hi Djam,

      Yeah! We're so happy we could help! And great call! We love freezing our own fresh fruit! It's a great way to prevent waste, and to stock up when our favorite items are on sale or in season! 🙂

  15. Kerry

    May 01, 2015 at 8:20 am

    This sounds great, but it will have to wait until raspberries go on a sale. Those suckers are expensive!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      May 01, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Hi Kerry,

      Cherries + strawberries make a great replacement in the meantime. Or frozen fruit is always available!

      Cheers 🙂

  16. Kelly

    February 20, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    I substituted the raspberries for strawberries added two bananas as well as sub the coconut milk with coconut water and added a tbsp of shredded coconut. Came out delicious. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 23, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      Wonderful, great substitutions!

  17. courtney m.

    January 16, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I couldn't find the nutritional facts for this. Would you mind helping me out? Love the smoothies!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 27, 2015 at 6:16 am

      Hey Courtney!

      We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes at this time. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data and the phone apps My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

  18. Vanitha

    January 11, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Day 2 of my smoothie challenge. My smoothie did not have the gorgeous colour that yours had. In fact, it doesn't have a very appetising colour at all...but still drinking it.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 27, 2015 at 6:15 am

      Cheers! 🙂

  19. Diamond

    January 07, 2015 at 1:28 am

    This was the first one I tried and it really isn't bad. I didn't have any coconut water so I added a little extra coconut milk. Would be better with fresh raspberries rather than frozen. Overall: not bad and look forward to making the different recipes and creating my own too.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 07, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Hey Diamond.

      I prefer fresh, I find that berries loose a lot of their flavor when frozen.

      That being said I do enjoy frozen pineapple, frozen banana, frozen mangos and frozen blueberries. 🙂

  20. allie

    December 15, 2014 at 5:01 am

    Really frustrated - so far all smoothies were great. I'm having trouble swallowing this one. Really don't want to throw out the rest what can I do to salvage it? First time using coconut milk. It was from the can.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 15, 2014 at 7:15 am

      Hey Allie.

      Thanks for the comment. We prefer using carton coconut milk or DIY coconut free of additives, stabilizers, and gums. We like adding bananas to save our smoothies. 🙂

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/make-coconut-milk

  21. KK

    November 29, 2014 at 6:32 am

    switched the raspberries with mixed berries! awesome!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 30, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      Great idea! Yum!

  22. Christie

    November 20, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    How many calories do these smoothies have? or how can you tell instead of doing the obvious and counting each ingredient.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 21, 2014 at 8:33 am

      Hey Christie.

      We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes at this time. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data and the phone apps My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

  23. Rebecca

    November 13, 2014 at 5:02 am

    This was a good one, I replaced the raspberries with frozen berries that I already had. So far my favorite has been the pineapple upside down cake. My kids are only 4 and 2 and this has been great for them too. They are eating a smoothie every morning for breakfast and loving it.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 18, 2014 at 4:48 am

      Hey Rebecca!

      Thanks for the comment, we are so happy to hear your kids are loving this one! Cheers to you and your littles. 🙂

  24. Heather

    October 30, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    Hi! THe recipes say they "Serve 2" so doesn't that mean we're not getting the two cups of spinach like hoped for in the 30 day challenge? I'm splitting them with my husband. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 30, 2014 at 8:45 pm

      Hey Heather.

      Great question, our smoothie recipes make about 4-5 cups (32oz – 40oz). Jadah drinks at least 2 cups (16 oz) everyday in the morning as a breakfast meal replacement. Jen drinks hers for lunch or sometimes as a mid morning snack Since green smoothies are full of fiber, they keep us both full for a while. If either of us needs afternoon pick-me-ups, we have been known to make another green smoothie later in the day instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage. That means each 16oz would have 1 cup of leafy greens! You are more than welcome to add more to your green smoothies! 🙂 Cheers!

    • Megan

      January 26, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      So, when you say Jadah drinks at least 2 cups in the morning, do you mean 2 cups, 16 oz. EACH or 16 oz. total, as her meal replacement? If each recipe makes about 40 oz., what do you typically do with the leftover smoothie? I've been drinking one for breakfast and one for lunch, so, finishing one whole recipe myself, each day... is that okay? Still eating a balanced meal and healthy snacks of nuts or veggies with hummus, etc...

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 27, 2015 at 6:08 am

      Hey Megan.

      Thanks for the reply. When I say two cups, I mean 16oz total. (sorry for the confusion) If you would like, you can replace 1 or 2 meals with green smoothies. If you drink green smoothies as meal replacements, make sure to add a protein boost (plant-based protein powder, nut milk, nut butter), or snack on some nuts or a hard-boiled egg 30-60 minutes after you drink your green smoothie.

  25. laura

    October 13, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    hola! recien voy a comenzar y estoy un poco perdida!! no se exactamente de donde sacar las recetas pero vi por ejemplo esta con frambuesas y no las consigo pueden reemplazarse? gracias!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 15, 2014 at 1:27 pm

      ¡Hola! Gracias por acompañarnos. Estos son los ingredientes que se necesitan para este batido . no dude en utilizar cualquier baya en lugar de las frambuesas . 🙂
      2 tazas de espinaca
      Leche de coco 1 taza
      1 taza de agua de coco
      3 tazas de frambuesas
      1 cucharada de semillas de lino molidas
      De extracto de vainilla 1 cucharadita
      OPCIONAL : decorar con copos de coco , semillas de lino

  26. Linda

    September 25, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    I have issues with my bowel. If I take fiber as a way to get past this I bloat and end up in pain. Will the high fiber in smoothies act the same way as the fiber supplements like Metamucil?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 09, 2014 at 6:52 pm

      Hey Linda.

      This can be a common symptom if your body is not used to drinking or eating lots of fiber. Green smoothies are high in fiber which is great for digestion, but for newbies, the high fiber can shock your body. Make sure you drink lots of water to help flush things out. And if you're new to green smoothies one serving a day is enough, which is 2 cups (16 ounces).
      Make sure you drink lots of water to help flush everything out as well. Sometimes when you make sudden changes in your regular diet, or you add more fiber into your diet, your body needs to adjust. Every body reacts to food differently. If you feel bloated, you may have some personal allergies to certain fruit combinations, that is something you would have to consult with a health care provider about. Also, make sure you don't eat any other foods 30-60 minutes before after you drink your green smoothies to give your body time to digest the fruits.

  27. Harriet Boyd

    September 23, 2014 at 9:27 am

    I don't ever see the calorie/carb/protein count for the smoothies. I'm a counter. How can I find out what the cal/carb/protein count is the smoothies?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 23, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      Hey Harriet! 🙂

      Totally hear you. We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data and the phone apps My Fitness Pal and Lose It. Hope that helps. 🙂

  28. Leslie Ross

    September 22, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    Hi! This looks delicious! I'm just wondering if you are using canned coconut milk that is creamier or the coconut milk that comes in the 1 and 2 litre cartons just like regular/almond/and soy milk. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 23, 2014 at 7:22 am

      Hey Leslie,

      We make our own coconut milk or we buy the carton coconut milk. 🙂

      DIY Coconut Milk:
      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/make-coconut-milk

  29. Dina

    September 18, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    Day 2 - Sorry, couldn't stomach this one. I think I like Almond milk better than coconut water.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Hey Dina,

      Feel free to use the liquids you enjoy most. https://simplegreensmoothies.com/how-to-make-a-smoothie-without-milk

  30. Amy

    September 17, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    Does the smoothie end up red or is it more greeny? Normally when I put spinach it turns this browny/red colour and doesn't look to appetising

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2014 at 6:05 am

      Hey Amy,

      Thanks for the comment. The raspberries turn it a beautiful red, but don't worry about the color, it will be yummy and great for you. 🙂 Enjoy!

    • Pam

      October 09, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      Even if it doesn't look appetizing, it can be! 🙂

  31. Tammy

    September 12, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    Very light and refreshing, not very sweet.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 15, 2014 at 6:55 am

      🙂 Thank Tammy for the feedback. 🙂

  32. Connie

    September 03, 2014 at 8:42 am

    Hi, is it ok if I will use low fat milk instead of the coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 03, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      Hey Connie.

      Great question! We’ve talked with a lot of nutritionists and milk isn’t all that it’s been hyped up to be. Dairy is one of the highest diet allergies (and often goes undiagnosed), yet can cause inflammation and infections. And if you aren’t buying organic milk, you’re also getting doses of antibiotics, hormones, etc that can tip your own body out of whack. So we just avoid milk for our family (and opt for almond milk). We get our calcium from plant-based sources mainly— broccoli, spinach and kale.

      It’s definitely a personal choice, and you just have to decide what works best for you and your family.

    • roxi

      October 20, 2014 at 6:01 am

      Hi,

      My son is 19 months do you recommend switching his full fat cows milk to almond milk? I don't like the idea of hormones, antibotics etc and I am about to start the challenge 🙂 xx

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 20, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Hey Roxi.

      What does your son's pediatrician say?

      We’ve talked with a lot of nutritionists and milk isn’t all that it’s been hyped up to be. Dairy is one of the highest diet allergies (and often goes undiagnosed), yet can cause inflammation and infections. And if you aren’t buying organic milk, you’re also getting doses of antibiotics, hormones, etc that can tip your own body out of whack. So we just avoid milk for our family (and opt for almond milk). We get our calcium from plant-based sources mainly— broccoli, spinach and kale.

      It’s definitely a personal choice, and you just have to decide what works best for you and your family.

  33. YVONNE

    September 02, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Hi, I am new to all this so unsure about quantities. Your picture of the ingredients, is that the exact amount to use for 2 serving? It doesn't look a lot!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 03, 2014 at 5:17 am

      Hey Yvonne! 🙂

      Our smoothie recipes make about 4-5 cups (32oz – 40oz) but the photo might only show 1 serving. Jadah drinks at least 2 cups (16 oz) everyday in the morning as a breakfast meal replacement. Jen drinks hers for lunch or sometimes as a mid morning snack Since green smoothies are full of fiber, they keep us both full for a while. If either of us needs afternoon pick-me-ups, we have been known to make another green smoothie later in the day instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage.

    • SGS Rawkstar Lindsey

      September 10, 2014 at 8:47 pm

      Hi Yvonne! Sometimes the pictures only show one of the servings. This is just half of the recipe for one person. Hope that helps!

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