How to make the drink even tastier?
Raspberry smoothie is a great start to the day. Some cooking tricks will help make it even tastier:
- if frozen fruits are used, then first you need to defrost them a little until the juice releases when pressed;
- the secret to obtaining a homogeneous mass lies in separately chopping the berries and then mixing them with the other ingredients;
- ice can be replaced with frozen berries. It is enough to place them in the freezer for 2-3 hours in advance;
- for convenience - a 200 ml glass contains 145 g of raspberries, 125 g of currants, 150 g of blackberries;
- To obtain a drink with a thick consistency, the ingredients should include fruits with dense pulp, oatmeal or cottage cheese.
Smoothie with raspberries, strawberries and wild berries
Compound:
- raspberries – 0.2 kg;
- strawberries – 0.2 kg;
- blackberries – 150 g;
- blueberries – 100 g;
- raspberry juice – 150 ml;
- lemon juice – 30 ml;
- milk or kefir – 60 ml;
- sugar or honey - to taste.
Calorie content per 100 g: 53 kcal.
Cooking method:
- Sort all types of berries, removing debris, twigs, sepals and spoiled berries. You need to take not 200 g of raspberries, but more, since part of it will be used to prepare raspberry juice. For 150 ml of juice you will need about one and a half cups of berries.
- Wash the berries carefully. Lay them out on napkins.
- Cut the strawberries into several pieces.
- Setting aside 200 g of raspberries, place the rest in several layers of gauze and squeeze out the juice. If desired, it can be replaced with berry juice.
- Place the berries in a mixing container, add raspberry and lemon juices, liquid honey or sugar if you want a cocktail with a more pronounced sweet taste.
- Pour kefir over everything and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. If you want the smoothie to have a milder taste, you can add milk to it instead of kefir.
This version of raspberry smoothie is one of the healthiest. However, it is not only supporters of a healthy diet who enjoy using it. Its taste is so good that even children like it.
Prepared from no more than 5 components
A smoothie with raspberries will not only give you energy throughout the day and energize you, but will also help get rid of nervous tension. After all, the berry contains a high concentration of copper, which is included in most antidepressants.
- With strawberry . Beat 100 g of raspberries and 150 g of strawberries in a blender with 250 ml of kefir or milk, 1 tbsp. l. honey Garnish with fresh berries when serving. Note: there are no restrictions, next time when preparing, you can add a banana, which will give the drink a pleasant thickness and diversify the taste.
- Kiwi cocktail . It will require 2 pcs. peeled and sliced kiwi, 200 g raspberries, 5-8 mint leaves, a glass of milk, ice cubes (if using fresh berries). Place everything in a blender and mix until smooth. When serving, garnish with a slice of kiwi and mint.
- With apple and honey . Ingredients: a glass of raspberries, a medium apple (diced), 300 ml of kefir, mint leaves to taste, 1 tbsp. l. honey Whisk everything together, garnish with a mint leaf when serving, and you can enjoy the sweetness and bright aroma of the cocktail.
- With ice cream . Place a banana cut into small pieces, 250 g of raspberries, 50 ml of milk into a blender bowl. Beat. Add 50 g or one scoop of ice cream and mix everything again. A refreshing drink with a pleasant creamy texture is ready.
- Mint . Beat 150 g of raspberries with 30-40 ml of orange juice. Add mint leaves, 2 tbsp. l. cottage cheese and 100 ml of milk and bring to a homogeneous mixture.
- With yogurt . Grind 100 g raspberries, 1 tbsp in a blender. l. sugar (honey), 200 ml yogurt (or milk). Pour into cocktail glasses and top with a berry and a mint leaf for decoration. Note: Dairy products can be replaced with orange juice.
- Chocolate raspberry
Ingredients:
- fresh raspberries – 2 tbsp;
- chocolate yogurt (low-fat) – 400 g;
- cranberry juice – 100 ml.
How to prepare: mix everything in a blender for 30 seconds. Makes 3 standard glasses of drink. This treat is suitable for both breakfast and snack.
Raspberry and apple smoothie with kefir
Compound:
- raspberries (fresh or frozen) – 150 g;
- apple – 0.2 kg;
- kefir – 0.25 l;
- honey – 5 ml;
- mint – 20 g.
Calorie content per 100 g: 51 kcal.
Cooking method:
- Wash the raspberries after sorting them out first. Lay it out on a towel to dry.
- Wash and pat the apple dry with a napkin. Peel it. Cut out the core. Cut the fruit into small cubes.
- Wash the mint. Shake off the water.
- Place a small amount of raspberries in the freezer, arranging them one at a time so that they freeze quickly.
- Tear off a few mint leaves and set them aside to use for garnish.
- Place raspberries, apple slices and remaining mint leaves in a blender bowl.
- Pour liquid honey over everything. If it's candied, melt it in the microwave and let it cool to room temperature.
- Grind the ingredients, pour in kefir and beat.
- Add the frozen berries and whisk the cocktail together again.
- Fill glasses with raspberry mint smoothie. Garnish with mint leaves.
Multi-ingredient recipes
The recipes are just as easy to prepare as the previous ones, but you will need a little more ingredients.
With vanilla, yogurt and oat flakes
You will need:
- a glass of raspberries;
- medium banana;
- 200 ml of milk and the same amount of full-fat yogurt;
- 2 pinches of vanilla;
- oatmeal 1-2 tbsp. l.;
- sweetener to taste (honey or sugar).
How to cook: Grind banana with berries in a blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat again until smooth. Raspberry and banana smoothie is ready to serve.
For a thick drink, the milk can be reduced; for a liquid version, it can be increased accordingly.
If the cocktail turns out to be cloyingly sweet, you can add a couple of tablespoons of lemon or lime juice to it, this will remove the excess sweetness.
With currants
If you want to treat yourself to a refreshing treat using frozen raspberries, you don't need to defrost them before using them. If fresh is available, you can add ice cubes to the recipe.
You will need 2 medium bananas, a glass of raspberries and currants, 100 ml of yogurt (or kefir).
- Beat the berries in a blender until the consistency of puree (remember that this separate whipping will ensure a more uniform consistency).
- Add the remaining ingredients (and, if desired, some of your favorite fruit juice) and beat again.
If there are berries left, you can make aromatic tea with currants.
Common Recipes
There are many recipes for making such cocktails. You can choose a drink that suits your taste and properties. They all differ in their composition. Drinks are prepared according to one algorithm:
- Sort and wash the berries, place on a towel to drain.
- Peel and cut the fruits.
- Place all ingredients in a blender, add seasonings, pour in liquid.
- Beat first at low and then at high speed until smooth.
The simplest cocktails are made from just raspberries with the addition of milk, kefir or yogurt. For 1 serving you will need 150 ml of liquid and 100 g of berries. If desired, add honey or sugar, cinnamon, crushed ice.
The simplest cocktail is made from berries and milk
With other berries
Raspberries go best with other berries. It turns out a rich, fortified cocktail. It is best to make it in the summer from fresh berries, but it will be just as good from fresh frozen ones. There are several cooking options:
- 100 g each of raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries, half a glass of natural yogurt, 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice;
- 200 grams of raspberries and black currants, 1 banana, half a glass of kefir;
- 150 grams of cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, a glass of yogurt, 100 ml of cranberry juice;
- 1 banana, half a glass of kefir, 100 grams of raspberries, strawberries, cherries.
With fruits
These berries go well with any fruit. Most often, smoothies are made with bananas, peaches, mangoes, apricots, and pineapple. You can choose any recipe to your liking:
Apple smoothie in a blender
- 200 grams of peaches, 150 g of raspberries, a glass of kefir, a tablespoon of honey;
- 100 grams of raspberries, apple and pear pulp, as well as a glass of natural yogurt;
- a glass of berries and kefir, 1 apple, a spoonful of honey;
- 2 kiwis, 100 g raspberries, a glass of kefir, a few mint leaves;
- 1 apple, 150 g raspberries, a glass of kefir, a spoonful of honey, a few mint leaves;
- a glass of berries, 150 g apricots, 50 g milk, mint leaves;
- you can make a honey smoothie: 2 bananas, a glass of kefir, 2 tbsp. l. honey, a handful of berries;
- 1 orange, a glass of raspberries, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 2 tsp. honey
Cocktails with other berries and fruits are also delicious.
Nutritious
Often such smoothies are prepared for breakfast or afternoon snack. In order for the drink to be not refreshing, but also high in calories, it must be thick. To do this, add banana, oatmeal, and cottage cheese. The result is a puree-like mass that is eaten with a spoon. This cocktail satisfies hunger and can even replace breakfast or dinner. Most often they make thick smoothies with raspberries and bananas.
This fruit gives the drink a creamy, smooth consistency. But there are other options for preparing nutritional shakes:
- 1 banana, a glass of raspberries, a glass of yogurt, 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, sugar and vanillin to taste;
- 100 g raspberries, 100 g cottage cheese, a glass of yogurt, honey;
- banana-berry smoothie is made from banana, 100 ml of yogurt, 150 g of raspberries and currants, apple juice to taste;
- 1 apple, 1 banana, 150 g raspberries, 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, 50 g cranberries, apple juice;
- 150 g of berries, 100 ml of milk, 100 g of ice cream, a tablespoon of sugar, a sprig of mint;
- 1 apple, 1 pear, 100 g berries, 150 ml yogurt, a scoop of ice cream for decoration;
- 2 tbsp. l. oatmeal, a glass of apple juice, 1 apple, 150 g raspberries, 2 tbsp. l. cranberries
Dietary
Such cocktails have cleansing or fat-burning properties. Therefore, they are popular among those who want to lose weight. The most common recipes are:
- 1 grapefruit, a quarter of pineapple, 150 g raspberries, lemon juice, 2 tsp. honey;
- 1 avocado, 100 g raspberries, 150 ml orange juice;
- a glass of berries, 200 g of natural yogurt, 200 ml of orange juice;
- 1 small apple, 100 g raspberries, 150 ml apple juice, mint leaves;
- a glass of raspberries, a quarter of pineapple, half a glass of rice milk.
Raspberry smoothies are very easy to prepare, but they turn out tasty and healthy. By combining the ingredients correctly, you can prepare a dietary or nutritious cocktail.
The benefits of raspberries
What are the benefits of the berry:
- This juicy berry strengthens the immune system thanks to its vitamin C content.
- Vitamin A in combination with the natural dye anthocyanin prevents eye disorders that cause night blindness and blurred vision.
- Vitamin B complex supports metabolism, counteracts stress and migraines.
- The minerals phosphorus and iron promote hematopoiesis, the proper functioning of the heart and nervous system, calcium ensures healthy bones and teeth.
- Zinc supports male and female libido.
- The tannins contained in the berry help cleanse the intestines and remove excess fluid from the body.
- The darker the color of the raspberry, the more antioxidants it contains. Antioxidants bind free radicals, protecting the body from cancer. They are valuable in the treatment of fever, inflammatory infections, rheumatism.
- Raspberries are also recommended in the treatment of diabetes. It lowers blood sugar levels, fighting both the disease itself and related disorders.
- The berry helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels in the blood. It is recommended in the treatment of anemia and even Alzheimer's disease.
- British and American studies have shown that raspberries reduce morning sickness, which is common in pregnant women. It is also suitable for women experiencing discomfort associated with their menstrual cycle.
- The ketones contained in raspberries are used in Japan in the form of tablets or patches as a dietary supplement for weight loss. Fresh berries are suitable for consumption in any diet, because... They saturate the body and promote digestion. At the same time, raspberries contain only 240 kJ per 100 g.
Raspberries contain a large amount of vitamins
Raspberry smoothie recipe. Calorie, chemical composition and nutritional value.
Nutritional value and chemical composition of “Smoothie with raspberries”.
The table shows the nutritional content (calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals) per 100 grams of edible portion.
| Nutrient | Quantity | Norm** | % of the norm in 100 g | % of the norm in 100 kcal | 100% normal |
| Calorie content | 75.6 kcal | 1684 kcal | 4.5% | 6% | 2228 g |
| Squirrels | 2.6 g | 76 g | 3.4% | 4.5% | 2923 g |
| Fats | 1.3 g | 56 g | 2.3% | 3% | 4308 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.6 g | 219 g | 5.8% | 7.7% | 1738 g |
| Organic acids | 0.8 g | ~ | |||
| Alimentary fiber | 1.3 g | 20 g | 6.5% | 8.6% | 1538 g |
| Water | 80.7 g | 2273 g | 3.6% | 4.8% | 2817 g |
| Ash | 0.658 g | ~ | |||
| Vitamins | |||||
| Vitamin A, RE | 11 mcg | 900 mcg | 1.2% | 1.6% | 8182 g |
| Retinol | 0.002 mg | ~ | |||
| beta carotene | 0.055 mg | 5 mg | 1.1% | 1.5% | 9091 g |
| Vitamin B1, thiamine | 0.046 mg | 1.5 mg | 3.1% | 4.1% | 3261 g |
| Vitamin B2, riboflavin | 0.118 mg | 1.8 mg | 6.6% | 8.7% | 1525 g |
| Vitamin B4, choline | 15.12 mg | 500 mg | 3% | 4% | 3307 g |
| Vitamin B5, pantothenic | 0.23 mg | 5 mg | 4.6% | 6.1% | 2174 g |
| Vitamin B6, pyridoxine | 0.045 mg | 2 mg | 2.3% | 3% | 4444 g |
| Vitamin B9, folates | 4.533 mcg | 400 mcg | 1.1% | 1.5% | 8824 g |
| Vitamin B12, cobalamin | 0.127 mcg | 3 mcg | 4.2% | 5.6% | 2362 g |
| Vitamin C, ascorbic acid | 7.24 mg | 90 mg | 8% | 10.6% | 1243 g |
| Vitamin D, calciferol | 0.011 mcg | 10 mcg | 0.1% | 0.1% | 90909 g |
| Vitamin E, alpha tocopherol, TE | 0.233 mg | 15 mg | 1.6% | 2.1% | 6438 g |
| Vitamin H, biotin | 3.412 mcg | 50 mcg | 6.8% | 9% | 1465 g |
| Vitamin K, phylloquinone | 2.3 mcg | 120 mcg | 1.9% | 2.5% | 5217 g |
| Vitamin RR, NE | 0.9402 mg | 20 mg | 4.7% | 6.2% | 2127 g |
| Niacin | 0.27 mg | ~ | |||
| Macronutrients | |||||
| Potassium, K | 168.05 mg | 2500 mg | 6.7% | 8.9% | 1488 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 89.37 mg | 1000 mg | 8.9% | 11.8% | 1119 g |
| Silicon, Si | 10.636 mg | 30 mg | 35.5% | 47% | 282 g |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20.45 mg | 400 mg | 5.1% | 6.7% | 1956 |
| Sodium, Na | 35.34 mg | 1300 mg | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3679 g |
| Sera, S | 26.99 mg | 1000 mg | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3705 g |
| Phosphorus, P | 81.3 mg | 800 mg | 10.2% | 13.5% | 984 g |
| Chlorine, Cl | 72.28 mg | 2300 mg | 3.1% | 4.1% | 3182 g |
| Microelements | |||||
| Aluminium, Al | 86.3 mcg | ~ | |||
| Bor, B | 54.6 mcg | ~ | |||
| Vanadium, V | 0.6 mcg | ~ | |||
| Iron, Fe | 0.559 mg | 18 mg | 3.1% | 4.1% | 3220 g |
| Yod, I | 6.05 mcg | 150 mcg | 4% | 5.3% | 2479 g |
| Cobalt, Co | 1.332 mcg | 10 mcg | 13.3% | 17.6% | 751 g |
| Lithium, Li | 0.818 mcg | ~ | |||
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2256 mg | 2 mg | 11.3% | 14.9% | 887 g |
| Copper, Cu | 73.43 mcg | 1000 mcg | 7.3% | 9.7% | 1362 g |
| Molybdenum, Mo | 7.261 mcg | 70 mcg | 10.4% | 13.8% | 964 g |
| Nickel, Ni | 1.2 mcg | ~ | |||
| Tin, Sn | 9.51 mcg | ~ | |||
| Rubidium, Rb | 2.2 mcg | ~ | |||
| Selenium, Se | 1.938 mcg | 55 mcg | 3.5% | 4.6% | 2838 g |
| Strontium, Sr | 11.92 mcg | ~ | |||
| Fluorine, F | 15.44 mcg | 4000 mcg | 0.4% | 0.5% | 25907 g |
| Chromium, Cr | 1.49 mcg | 50 mcg | 3% | 4% | 3356 g |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.4422 mg | 12 mg | 3.7% | 4.9% | 2714 g |
| Zirconium, Zr | 0.87 mcg | ~ | |||
| Digestible carbohydrates | |||||
| Starch and dextrins | 2.598 g | ~ | |||
| Mono- and disaccharides (sugars) | 9.4 g | max 100 g | |||
| Glucose (dextrose) | 1.064 g | ~ | |||
| Sucrose | 0.136 g | ~ | |||
| Fructose | 1.064 g | ~ | |||
| Essential amino acids | |||||
| Arginine* | 0.035 g | ~ | |||
| Valin | 0.027 g | ~ | |||
| Histidine* | 0.012 g | ~ | |||
| Isoleucine | 0.019 g | ~ | |||
| Leucine | 0.031 g | ~ | |||
| Lysine | 0.02 g | ~ | |||
| Methionine | 0.006 g | ~ | |||
| Methionine + Cysteine | 0.019 g | ~ | |||
| Threonine | 0.019 g | ~ | |||
| Tryptophan | 0.01 g | ~ | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.026 g | ~ | |||
| Phenylalanine+Tyrosine | 0.047 g | ~ | |||
| Nonessential amino acids | |||||
| Alanin | 0.023 g | ~ | |||
| Aspartic acid | 0.044 g | ~ | |||
| Glycine | 0.049 g | ~ | |||
| Glutamic acid | 0.094 g | ~ | |||
| Proline | 0.031 g | ~ | |||
| Serin | 0.025 g | ~ | |||
| Tyrosine | 0.022 g | ~ | |||
| Cysteine | 0.014 g | ~ | |||
| Sterols (sterols) | |||||
| Cholesterol | 2.71 mg | max 300 mg | |||
| Saturated fatty acids | |||||
| Saturated fatty acids | 0.7 g | max 18.7 g | |||
| 14:0 Miristinovaya | 0.001 g | ~ | |||
| 16:0 Palmitinaya | 0.057 g | ~ | |||
| 18:0 Stearic | 0.003 g | ~ | |||
| Monounsaturated fatty acids | 0.378 g | min 16.8 g | 2.3% | 3% | |
| 18:1 Oleic (omega-9) | 0.093 g | ~ | |||
| Polyunsaturated fatty acids | 0.134 g | from 11.2 to 20.6 g | 1.2% | 1.6% | |
| 18:2 Linolevaya | 0.099 g | ~ | |||
| 18:3 Linolenic | 0.002 g | ~ | |||
| Omega-6 fatty acids | 0.2 g | from 4.7 to 16.8 g | 4.3% | 5.7% |
The energy value of Smoothie with raspberries is 75.6 kcal.
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** This table shows the average levels of vitamins and minerals for an adult. If you want to know the norms taking into account your gender, age and other factors, then use the “My Healthy Diet” application.
How to freeze raspberries for the winter?
Take berries, it is better to select ripe, but not overripe berries. It's better not to wash them. Of course, raspberries are always particularly “scrupulous”. One awkward move, a little overripe, and that’s it - we’ll get puree, not frozen berries.
Next you need to take a flat tray, a plate, a wooden board. Place the berries on them in one layer, put on a plastic bag and place in the freezer for 3 hours. This way the berries will freeze well. And then very carefully put them into portioned containers. You can put it in food bags, releasing the air from them.
If you are using frozen raspberries for smoothies, you should defrost them slightly at room temperature before preparing them. An hour to an hour and a half is enough.
If you are preparing a raspberry smoothie from fresh berries, sort them carefully, you can carefully wash them, dry them a little and prepare wonderful drinks.
Now let's start preparing the raspberry smoothie.
