Some tastes are made for a warm summer day. This combo never fails on a hot summer day pre or post-workout. It’s a perfect blend of flavors in creamy deliciousness. I always insist on using organic berries since they usually top the EWG’s dirty dozen list. Even though raspberries aren’t specifically called out (Strawberries always seem to be #1), I try to stick with organic berries whenever I can find them. Give this raspberry lemon swirl smoothie a try or serve it to a friend or family member to really impress!
Post Run Summer Treat!
This summer smoothie not only tastes like a treat, but it’s packed with antioxidants, fiber, protein, whole-food carbohydrates, and healthy fat. It will keep you full for hours and your blood sugar stable. I personally can always feel when something makes my blood sugar spike and have verified this data with my on-and-off use of CGMs. This one kept me full and going strong for about 4 hours (and this was post run which usually makes me hungrier).
I added a little design twist by using my hand-held frother to splatter the raspberry syrup (mix of raspberries, chia seeds, and monk fruit) up onto the glass. If you don’t have a handheld frother no worries you can just layer with a spoon. I do suggest getting one however since they are super inexpensive and I use them almost daily. Mainly to make my afternoon matcha latte. P.S., this syrup can be used in many ways other than in this smoothie. It’s what I used on gluten-free pancakes or waffles instead of regular syrup because I like the added flavor.
You could definitely vary the berries used here if you’d prefer to go blueberry, blackberry, or strawberry. All will work! I used monk fruit to make it lower glycemic but feel free to use real maple syrup or honey to sweeten a bit.
Some other subs that would work here:
- use another plant-based milk
- use any other type of yogurt (greek, cashew, almond)-I just suggest using a no-sugar-added variety
- omit the cauliflower
- add in some greens
- use 1/2 banana instead of a date
- use hemp seeds instead of a protein powder
- omit the psyllium or sub-acacia fiber
ILet me know if you give this a try and post a pic of your results! Remember to tag me in your post on my social channels on Facebook and Instagram.
Cheers to your health! XDeeDee
Equipment
- 1 High-Speed Blender
- 1 Handheld frother
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raspberries
- 1` tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp monk fruit sub maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1` date
- 1 cup frozen cauliflower
- 3 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk optional
Instructions
- Over medium to low heat mix together the raspberries, chia seeds and monk fruit sweetener. Mash raspberries with fork or potato masher.
- Let mixture cool.
- Combine all remaining ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Spoon half of the raspberry mixture into bottom of a glass.
- Using a handheld frother splatter raspberry syrup on sides of the glass. If you dont have a frother you an easily just layer the mixtures.
- Pour the lemon smoothie into glass.
- Add the remaining raspberry mixture on top.
