Description
A refreshing frozen raspberry lemonade smoothie made with raspberries, frozen lemonade, half and half, and a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for a cool, fruity treat on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ 12 ounce can frozen lemonade
- 1 cup half and half
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 4½ cups ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
- Additional fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including raspberries, frozen lemonade, half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice cubes. If using fresh raspberries, keep them handy.
- Blend Mixture: Place the raspberries, frozen lemonade, half and half, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ice cubes into a blender in the order listed for easier blending unless using frozen raspberries. Blend until the ice and raspberries are smooth and reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the blended frozen raspberry lemonade mixture into glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, or additional fresh raspberries for a decorative and flavorful touch. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the number of ice cubes or amount of half and half to achieve your preferred drink consistency.
- You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries depending on availability and preference.
- Optional garnishes like mint leaves and lemon slices brighten the presentation and add fresh aromas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
