How to Make Raspberry Smoothies

My boys love smoothies of all kinds! We have experimented with different fruits, fresh and frozen. We've mixed fruits and added vanilla or even almond extract (in our cherry smoothies). If you are looking for pure raspberry flavor, nothing beats a fresh raspberry smoothie. This recipe is simple, but oh so refreshing! You cna even spruce up its appearance with a spring of fresh mint from your garden.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 8 ounces fresh or frozen Raspberries
• 1 cup of milk
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup ice

1. Gather your ingredients and take out your blender. If you want to make more than one raspberry smoothie, adjust the amount of each ingredient in the recipe below. This recipe will make one nice sized raspberry smoothie.
   
   You'll need the following for each smoothie serving:
   
   8 ounces raspberries, fresh or frozen
   1 cup of milk
   1 cup of ice
   1/2 teaspoon vanilla
   1/8 cup sugar

2. 
    
   Ingredients in blender ready to mix.

   Add the raspberries, ice, vanilla, milk and sugar to the blender. Mix until ice and raspberries are crushed and mixed thoroughly. For thicker smoothies, you can add more ice, or for thinner smoothies, leave some ice out or you can add more milk. (Vanilla yogurt is also good in raspberry smoothies!)

3. 
    
   Sean about to enjoy his raspberry smoothie.

   Enjoy your smoothie! If you are making these for a gathering, try adding a sprig of fresh mint from your garden for a special touch.

Resources

• Curran Family Website