Stay healthy and happy during your pregnancy with this pregnancy superfood smoothie! Raspberries, bananas, walnuts, and yogurt are loaded with fiber, vitamins, protein, omega fatty acids, and probiotics. So good!
OK guys........ ready for Rhubarbaby posts???!!! Let's hope so, cause you're reading one RIGHT NOW! Here's the deal-yo: I promise not to become an all out mommy blog. I will still be focusing on unique recipes with produce from my CSA (and cocktails again soon-ish), but guys....... this is my life right now. This little bambino has hijacked my whole world, my whole body. Yep, pregnancy and baby stuff will be peeping out of the blog now and then. Although, this pregnancy superfood smoothie could really just be called a fruit and nut superfood smoothie. You choose. 🙂
One disclaimer here: I am NOT your doctor. I'm just a pregnant chick and found that this smoothie is making my life easier and healthier right now. So, please ask your doc if you are concerned about any of the ingredients. Mmmmmmkay?
Well, now that those awkward apology paragraphs are over, onto this smoothie! You guys, the first 4 months of my pregnancy were absolutely awful. So much morning all-day sickness, dehydration, fatigue, and some crazy constipation. Not to mention the emotional ups and downs that went along with all of those on top of pregnancy hormones. Egads. Yep, it was that bad. There were days when I literally couldn't stand up without getting sick.
Sorry for the TMI! Scratch that. NO MORE APOLOGIES!
Eventually, I started to figure out what worked at making me at least be able to stand up without getting sick. Eating and drinking a bit before I stood up was a big part of it. Crackers and electrolytes by the bed yippee! I started making smoothies to help with my digestion and constipation issues, and found my fave combination of fruit and nuts. Raspberries, bananas, walnuts, and plain yogurt. Not to sweet, not too sour, just..... delicious. And healthy.
I make a big batch of this several times per week. I divide it into 8 oz mason jars so I can grab one out of the fridge now as soon as I wake up. It's the first thing that I do every morning. I drink it while I'm making my coffee. Being well into my second trimester has helped tremendously with the sickness, but this smoothie is loaded with so many awesome things for my body during pregnancy. WOOOOOT!
- 3 cups plain full-fat yogurt
- 2 cups frozen raspberries
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1 cup raw, unsalted walnuts
- Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate leftovers in a container with tight fitting lid, and shake well before drinking.
You can really get creative with this smoothie too! Add kale or spinach. Make it will blueberries instead of raspberries. Toss in a tablespoon of chia seeds. YUM!
Anything pregnancy related you'd like to hear about? Let me know if the comments!
Trish
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Jami
I'm pregnant with baby #6 and have struggled through all-day nausea and fatigue throughout all of my pregnancies and this one is no different. I'm at 12 weeks right now and I'm hoping to feel better soon. This smoothie is great - most recipes don't keep in the fridge and it's such a good idea to have them on hand! Thank you so much for sharing such a simple but helpful recipe!
Patricia Bozeman
I'm so sorry to hear about your pregnancy struggles! I feel ya. Been there, and this smoothie was so helpful to have something readily made and handy. Hang in there, mama!
Naomi
Just curious, what nutrients do the walnuts bring? Could I use almonds instead?
Patricia Bozeman
Almonds are great for fiber, but walnuts are heavier in healthy fat and omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for pregnancy. If you go with almonds, you might want to soak them for a while before blending them in so they are nice and soft.
Dana @ 3boysunprocessed
Hey you are totally on the right track because when I was pregnant I hated looking at food so much I basically stopped blogging about it haha!
Patricia Bozeman
Me too! 🙂
Deepika@EasyBabyMeals
This looks so delicious. I used to have lot of smoothies during my pregnancy. I practically survived on them for the first few months.
Patricia Bozeman
Me too! Smoothies were a MUST while I was having morning sickness. Now, I'm just an addict. Ha!
Jenn
I have never tried adding walnuts to my smoothie but this is definitely on my next to try list. Glad that you found something delicious and healthy that helped you get through the first trimester. I lived on eggo waffles which isn't quite as nutritious 😉
Patricia Bozeman
Let me know how you like the walnuts! They give it a bit of a bitter taste, which I love. And um....... Eggos are freakin delicious. No judgment here!
Leslie | Bessie Bakes
Smoothies are absolutely a MUST during pregnancy. I didn't discover the magical soothing properties of smoothies until a couple of weeks before the end of all my morning sickness. It was by far the best way to immediately reduce the nausea. I would drink a smoothie, then consume a gigantic breakfast right after. It was my first breakfast before second breakfast. Drink up!!!
Patricia Bozeman
Totally! This is basically my morning routine. I guzzle a smoothie, then I make breakfast. Ha! I didn't discover the power of smoothies until my sickness was almost over too. Live and learn!
Jessica Gavin
Trish is back!!!!! I love how you hit the ground running girlie! I loved me some smoothies too during my pregnancy, plus honey nut cheerios at night, ha. I'm going to eat this even with out a lil baby in my tummy, unless it's a FOOD baby 🙂 XOXO
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Jessica! I've been scarfing down raisin bran like crazy. Ha!
Wandercooks
Yum, this sounds delish (and congrats by the way!) - passing this on to my pregnant-or-soon-to-be friends! 🙂
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you!
Serena Ball MS, RD (@tspcurry)
So yummy. So pretty. And again CONGRATS! LOVE having frozen raspberries in my freezer all year long.
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Serena! Raspberries are my FAVORITE! That, and rhubarb, are definitely frozen staples in our freezer. 🙂
Tracy @ Served from Scratch
Ahhh CONGRATS!!! That's SO exciting! I'm due with our first June 4th! I'm sorry to hear you had such a rough 1st trimester!! But this smoothie definitely sounds like it's exactly what your growing babe needs! Yum!
Patricia Bozeman
Oh my gosh, congrats to you too Tracy! Oh man, that first trimester was rough. Feeling good now though and prepping for the third trimester! How is yours going?
Wajeeha
Love the concept of a pregnancy smoothie...too bad I didn't see this recipe when I was pregnant...well maybe next time when i'm pregnant! 😉 Looks delicious!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Wajeeha!
savorthebestcooks
well I'm not pregnant but sure do think this could do me some good. What a nourishing smoothy .. and congratulations to you
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks!
shawsimpleswaps
OMG I love this! Can I include you in my post Monday- I'm doing a yogurt roundup! Such a great recipe, and I love your site! Can't wait to follow you now!
Patricia Bozeman
Of course you can include this in your post! Thanks so much!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Congratulations to you - glad you're feeling better! This smoothies sounds fab - love the walnuts in it!
foodhuntersguide
sounds really good to me
Amanda
What a fantastic smoothie! Like others, I'm not expecting, but this is a delicious-sounding supercharged smoothie for any time! Love full-fat yogurt, too, so rich and creamy. Hope you're feeling better!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks so much Amanda!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy
That sounds like a pretty good tasting smoothie to me....and I'm not pregnant LOL. Perfect for anyone anytime.
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Gloria! I will definitely still be drinking this when I'm not pregnant. 🙂
Ilona's Passion
The smoothie is so easy to make and so delicious. I drink smoothies everyday lately. I need to make your super food smoothie! Pinning!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks for the pinning love Ilona!
Jolina
I'm not pregnant but nobody can stop me from having a glass of that smoothie! First, it's so pretty! (yes, I judge food by its cover lol) and it's healthy too. Yum. (Plus, we have an abundance of mason jars yay). PS: Hope you're having an easier time!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Jolina! It's definitely getting easier. 🙂
Garlic + Zest
When you're pregnant, you just need to focus on WHATEVER makes you feel good. For me, it was Ben and Jerry's Coffee Heath Bar Crunch. Don't judge.
Patricia Bozeman
Ha! No judgments here! Tim's Sour Cream and Onion chips are making me feel pretty darn good this week. 🙂
Lucy
Yum! Love the idea of blending walnuts directly into this smoothie. And I'm all about the full-fat yogurt!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Lucy! I am SO glad that i'm supposed to be eating full fat right now. I hate nonfat yogurt! 🙂
Mark, Compass & Fork
Great looking smoothie. Love the color from the raspberries. Hope you start to feel better.
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you Mark!
Christine@24 Carrot Kitchen
I love smoothies and have them every day! This one looks extra delicious, with awesome nutrition. Those raspberries on top look scrumptious!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you so much Christine!
Tracy | Baking Mischief
Glad you found something to help with the not-so-fun parts of pregnancy. This smoothie looks delish, even if you're not preggers. 😉 I love the addition of walnuts in the mix. I bet they make the whole thing so creamy and tasty!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Tracy! They definitely add a nuttiness to the smoothie.
britabritnellbrita
YUMM!!!! I'm not pregnant (yet!!) but I will still be consuming this smoothie in the near future 😀 I have a weak spot for bright pink smoothies.
Patricia Bozeman
I will definitely still be drinking it when I'm not preggers. I love pink smoothies too!