49 Alternatives to Bananas…
1. Click here for a List of 28 Smoothie Recipes Without Bananas
2. Seven Alternatives to Bananas in Smoothies
- Canned pumpkin
- Frozen veggies e.g. cubed zucchini and cucumbers
- Frozen spinach
- Avocado slices
- Mango (for a change – just as sweet and creamy)
- Food based gums e.g. guar gum, xanthan gum
- Frozen yogurt cubes
3. Another 6 Alternatives to Bananas in Smoothies, with some explanation
- Oatmeal. The key to using oatmeal in a smoothie is to finely grind it first. Use about 1/4 cup of oatmeal powder to bulk up a smoothie.
- Chia seeds. Chia seeds can act as a binding agent and thickener. Add 1 tablespoon to your blender or simply stir chia seeds into a smoothie and give it a minute to thicken.
- Avocado. Avocado has a different flavor profile (and color!) than banana but it can be used to make a very creamy smoothie. Try 1/2 to 1 avocado per smoothie.
- Frozen fruit. Frozen fruit can thicken a smoothie and provide natural sweetness. Try mango, peach, or young coconut for extra creaminess.
- Yogurt. Any kind of yogurt can make a smoothie creamy but if you’re after a thick smoothie, use drained or Greek-style yogurt.
- Silken tofu. Silken tofu has a neutral flavor and smooth, creamy texture that works great in smoothies. It also provides protein.
- Frozen berries e.g. raspberries and blackberries
- Frozen unsweetened almond milk cubes
- Frozen butternut squash puree
- Frozen cinnamon yoghurt cubes
- frozen peas
- Coconut flesh
- Homemade nut butter
- Soaked nuts – e.g. cashews and macadamias
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