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Smoothies without banana

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Don’t like bananas? You don’t need them. These smoothies get their body from Greek yogurt, avocado, mango, cottage cheese and frozen fruit instead.

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Best banana substitutes in smoothies

  • Frozen mango: sweet and silky; the closest swap.
  • Greek yogurt: creamy with protein.
  • Avocado: ¼ adds creaminess with no flavor.
  • Frozen cauliflower rice: ½ cup adds body, no taste.
  • Rolled oats: ¼ cup thickens and adds fiber.
  • Chia seeds: 1 tbsp thickens as it sits.

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