Raspberry Almond Protein Smoothie
A creamy, vibrant pink smoothie packed with antioxidant-rich raspberries and almond butter. It delivers a delicious protein boost to keep your morning energy perfectly steady.
The perimenopause lens
A cautious perimenopause lens
These tags explain why the recipe may appear in Lila. They are prompts for noticing your own patterns—not evidence that this meal treats a symptom.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthJoint discomfort
Bring patterns, not guesses
Record timing, severity and movement alongside meals or supplements. New, persistent or worsening pain needs clinical attention.
Track: stiffness + movement
Low energy
Check how the whole meal lands
Food is one part of energy. Notice meal timing, sleep and symptoms together rather than assigning the result to one nutrient.
Track: energy 1–3 hours later
Fatigue
Separate a pattern from one day
Notice energy alongside sleep, meals and symptoms across several days. Ongoing fatigue deserves a clinical conversation.
Track: energy + previous night
Brain fog
Add the missing context
Sleep, stress, meals and symptoms overlap. Seeing them together is more useful than crediting one ingredient.
Track: focus + previous night
Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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One clear step at a time
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Next: Add the frozen raspberries
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Add the frozen raspberries
Add the frozen raspberries, vanilla whey protein powder, almond butter, and unsweetened almond milk to a high-speed blender.
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Toss in a tiny pinch of salt…
Toss in a tiny pinch of salt to naturally enhance the sweetness of the berries without needing extra sugar.
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Blend on high for 45 to 60…
Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until completely smooth, creamy, and vibrant pink.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Frozen raspberries provide the best frosty
Frozen raspberries provide the best frosty, thick texture. If you only have fresh raspberries on hand, add a small handful of ice cubes before blending.
Whey protein can sometimes foam up…
Whey protein can sometimes foam up when blended too long; stick to just under a minute for a creamy, smooth finish.
If the smoothie is too thick…
If the smoothie is too thick for your blender to catch, add a splash of cold water to get things moving.
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