Ways to Make Smoothies Without Bananas. Bananas are ubiquitous in smoothie recipes but what if you're allergic or you simply don't like them? Fortunately bananas aren't the only path to a thick, creamy smoothie. Here are several other healthy ingredients that can do the trick. Then I started experimenting. I realized in many cases you can actually substitute one of these ingredients for the banana called for in a recipe. Or you can use them to invent your own smoothies. 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 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 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. 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. How Fat is Your State? CalorieLab's ranking, new for 2015. Cheesecake Factory! Full nutrition data unveiled. Beware the Master Cleanse. Read our expose of the diet. Staff diet tidbits. Join the Fooducate community to eat better, lose weight, and improve your health.
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