Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Here’s a berry berry delicious smoothie that you must try! A thoughtful combination of fresh and tangy raspberries with sweet bananas and juicy apples in a base of coconut water, this smoothie has a very well-balanced flavour. Of course, the raspberry flavour is quite dominant, which is what makes this smoothie so unique and attractive.
It’s a great way to catch up on the health benefits of raspberry when it is in season. This little berry, as you know, is an antioxidants food containing ellagic acid, which neutralises free radicals and prevents damage to cell membranes and other structures of the body.
It also has the potential to prevent the proliferation of cancer cells and the growth of tumours in various parts of the body, including the colon.
Eating three or more servings of raspberries per day may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which is the primary cause of vision loss in elderly people. You can prepare this smoothie and store it in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours.
Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe recipe - How to make Raspberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 1 glass
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup roughly chopped bananas
1/4 cup roughly chopped apple , unpeeled
1/2 cup tender coconut
4 ice cubes
- Method
- Combine all the ingredients in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Serve chilled.
| Energy | 147 cal |
| Protein | 2.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.2 g |
| Fiber | 14.5 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45.4 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 6 mg |
| Vitamin C | 22.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 15.3 mcg |
| Calcium | 38.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 37.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 68.9 mg |
| Sodium | 26.4 mg |
| Potassium | 174.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |