The Best Raspberry Protein Smoothie Recipe(Creamy & Nutritious)

This raspberry protein smoothie is the ultimate fuel for your day! It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with sweet raspberries, banana, peanut butter, and a hint of chocolatey goodness.

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If you have been around these parts, as in around this blog, you may have realized I love smoothies.

I do! And I have written a few smoothie recipes.

So let me bring you up to speed.

You might enjoy my Blueberry bliss tropical smoothie, which is berrylicious and so refreshing, or this anti-inflammatory blueberry smoothie that is loaded with antioxidant goodness and so good for you.

Then there is this green Iron boosting smoothie chock full of iron promoting nutrition and other good things.

And now of course here we are with this creamy chocolatey raspberry smoothie that is protein powered.

This power-packed raspberry protein smoothie is like having a chocolate shake for breakfast and guilt free.

The combination of cottage cheese and protein powder makes it an ultra-satisfying, high-protein treat—perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or an energizing snack.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Raspberry Protein Smoothie:

Over 35g of protein to keep you full and energized!
Rich in antioxidants from raspberries and cacao.
Perfectly creamy thanks to cottage cheese and banana.
Chocolate & peanut butter combo for a deliciously indulgent flavor.
Easily customizable with your favorite add-ins (see below!).

Ingredients:

1 cup frozen raspberries
1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder (~15-25g protein)
½ cup cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
1 tablespoon cacao powder (optional, for extra chocolate flavor)
1 cup milk of choice (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or cashew milk)
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup ice (optional, for extra thickness)

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Variations & Add-Ins:

Swap cottage cheese for Greek yogurt for a different texture.
Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter.
Add chia or flaxseeds for fiber and omega-3s.
Throw in a handful of spinach for extra greens (you won’t taste it!).
Use vanilla protein powder for a slightly sweeter, creamier taste.

Storage Tips:

Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours in an airtight jar.
Freeze in ice cube trays and re-blend with a splash of milk for a quick smoothie later!

So I hope you will put this chocolately raspberry protein smoothie in your breakfast or snack rotation. And enjoy this delicious smoothie as part of your healthy daily routine.

And if you love smoothies as much as I do, check out these other delicious smoothies:

The Best Anti-inflammatory Blueberry Smoothie

Anti inflammatory tropical turmeric pineapple smoothie

The best gut healing green smoothie

Let me know in the comments if you make this smoothie and how it turned out.