Almond Milk Berry Smoothie

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This almond milk berry smoothie is filled with nutrient-dense ingredients that come together to create a tasty, creamy, healthy shake. And, the best part... it's refined sugar free.

A smoothie topped with raspberries and granola with a wooden straw in it. A bowl of raspberries sits nearby.

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Almond Milk Berry Smoothie

Why you'll love this recipe

Ready in 5 minutes
Made with only 6 ingredients
No refined sugars
Dairy free
High in antioxidants, fibre and healthy fat

Why is this recipe healthy?

Not only is this shake incredibly easy to make, it's also great for your health. Here are a couple of reasons why:

It's full of antioxidants: Antioxidants help protect against oxidative stress, which can damage molecules in your cells and contribute to inflammation, aging and diseases like cancer. Almonds and berries are both rich sources of antioxidants.
It's high in healthy fats and fibre: Almonds and flaxseeds are great sources of all three nutrients. Thanks to these ingredients, this smoothie is a satiating option that won't cause your blood sugar to spike rapidly after consuming it. That's a good thing because blood sugar swings can lead to depression, agitation, feeling irritable, anxiety, lack of energy, easy fatiguability, and uncontrollable temper.

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Ingredients

frozen raspberries and ice cubes in a blender on a wooden cutting board.

Here's what you'll need for this almond milk berry smoothie:

Frozen raspberries: The star ingredient that give this shake its berry taste. If you don't have frozen on hand, feel free to use fresh.
Frozen banana: Get these ready in advance. Sometimes I buy bananas to freeze. But, often I just freeze overly ripe bananas that don't get eaten during the week. To prepare, peel the banana, cut it in half horizontally, and place in a ziplock bag in the freezer. That way the halves are ready for you anytime you need them in a smoothie recipe. If you don't have frozen bananas on hand, feel free to use fresh.
Almond butter: This ingredient adds creaminess, depth and nuttiness. Smooth unsweetened almond butter works best. If you have time, you can even make your own!
Almond milk: Go for the unsweetened versions when picking it up to avoid extra sugar and calories.
Ground flaxseed: Be sure you're using ground flaxseed not whole flaxseed. Ground flaxseeds are easier to digest, meaning you'll get more nutrients out of them. If all you have is whole flaxseeds, you can turn these into ground flaxseeds with a coffee grinder, blender, or food processor.
Frozen spinach: You can use any greens you like, but my preference is baby spinach. I buy it in bulk and store it in the freezer. That way, it lasts longer and makes the smoothie cold. Baby kale is another great option.
Ice cubes: This is going to thicken the consistency of the smoothie.

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Instructions

This almond milk berry smoothie is prepared in the blender in a few easy steps. Let's get started.

Milk and spices in a blender with a bowl of raspberries nearby.

Add the ingredients to your blender in the following order: almond milk, ground flaxseed, almond butter, frozen spinach, frozen raspberries, frozen banana, ice.
Blend on high for 30-45 seconds. This will vary based on the blender you use. So, continue blending until you reach your desired consistency.

An almond milk raspberry smoothie blended in a vitamix blender. A cup of raspberries sit nearby.

Recipe notes:

Use the brownest bananas you can: Bananas that are super ripe are naturally sweet, which means you won't need to add any extra sweetening to your shake.
The order of ingredients in your blender affects the final consistency of your smoothie. If you want a delicious, creamy, frothy shake, you need to understand when to add each ingredient. I put together an infographic to take the guesswork out of this. Feel free to save, pin or print this guide so you have it handy next time you’re making a smoothie.
If you want to know more about how to build the perfect smoothie, I got you. I wrote a whole post about it, in fact. Check it out here.

How to store

Shakes can be a great make-ahead meal. Here's how you store your almond milk berry smoothie for enjoyment at a later time.

Fridge: store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
Freezer: store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Recipe variations

This almond raspberry shake didn't quite hit the mark? There are plenty of easy customizations you can make. Here are a few of my favourites.

Swap the nut butter: Replace almond butter with peanut butter, cashew butter, or any other type of nut butter that you have on hand.
Swap the almond milk: You can substitute the almond milk with any other kind of non-dairy or dairy milk. You could even use water in a pinch.
Swap the raspberries: Swap in blueberries, strawberries or blackberries instead. All will pair well with the flavours in this shake.
Make it sweeter: This smoothie falls on the savoury side. But, you can definitely sweeten it up. Try adding ½ banana, 1 pitted medjool date, or ½ tablespoon of honey. All will pair nicely with the flavours in this smoothie.
Make it less creamy: This is a creamy smoothie thanks to the almond butter. But, if it's feeling too full for you, then it's as easy as cutting back on the almond butter.
Make it creamier: The most common ingredients used to thicken a smoothie are: nut butter, tahini, cooked oatmeal, frozen cauliflower, yogurt, coconut oil, avocado, pureed pumpkin, butternut squash and sweet potato. If it's not quite thick enough for you, I suggest adding one of these..
Add in collagen: Collagen won't add a ton of flavour or calories, but it will offer health benefits for your skin, hair, nails, joints, ligaments, and gut. My favourite collagen is TruMarine by WithinUs.

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FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about raspberry almond milk smoothie.

What setting should you blend a smoothie at?

According to Vitamix, when making smoothies, you’ll get the best result if you start your blender on low and rapidly ramp up to the highest setting for 45 - 60 seconds.

How do you fix a smoothie that's too thin?

If your smoothie is too thin, you’ll need to add a thickener. Good options include: frozen cauliflower, frozen fruit (bananas, avocado), nut butters and yogurt. Add your selection in, then blend for an additional 30 seconds on high. Continue this until it reaches your perfect level of thickness.

How do you fix a smoothie that's too thick?

If your smoothie is too thick, you have to add in an ingredient that will thin it out. Good options include: water, dairy milk or non-dairy milk. Blend for an additional 20 seconds at the highest speed. Continue to add liquid until your desired consistency is reached.

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