A refreshing smoothie featuring black raspberries blended with milk, ice, and a pinch of sea salt for balanced flavor and smooth texture.
Black Raspberry Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 140.0 g (140.0 g)frozen black raspberries
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen black raspberries and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check the consistency. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk. If too thin, add a few extra ice cubes or frozen berries.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen black raspberries for best texture and flavor. Substitute dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make black raspberry smoothie?
Plan on 6 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make black raspberry smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~192 cal · 7g fat · 26g carbs · 8g protein · 16g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 192 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 36 min·2.1 mi·~4200 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 26 min·1.3 mi·~2600 steps
- Moderate cycling 20 min·4.0 mi
- Swimming laps 27 min
- Jogging 19 min·1.6 mi·~3050 steps
- Stair climbing 18 min·~1600 steps
- Dancing 31 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 20 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 45 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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