Add ingredients in the order listed to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
Blend, starting on low speed an increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Blend on high until smooth.
Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.
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Ingredient Substitutions
Almond milk Milk. use your favorite milk - whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
Frozen raspberries. you can use fresh summer raspberries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen raspberries. You can use fresh raspberries too, especially if you have frozen bananas.
Lemon juice. I like the acid in this recipe to bring everything together. Lime juice works well too.
Optional smoothie add-ins:
Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won't effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
Protein powder.Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is a great choice.
Chia seeds. for some extra protein and fiber, I recommend adding 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds and drinking the smoothie immediately.
Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.
Store/FreezeYou can store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.