Are you looking for smoothies without bananas? You and many others have this in common!
Not everyone likes bananas, in fact, some people are actually allergic to them!
As smoothie lovers and experts, we have developed a lot of smoothie recipes made without bananas. And they taste even better without bananas!
Bananas have a great function in smoothie making. They provide thickness and sweetness, however, there are many different things you can use to achieve that without the need for bananas.
Can You Make a Smoothie Without Banana
You can absolutely make smoothies without bananas.
Just because bananas are often used in bananas, doesn’t mean that every smoothie is made using bananas, or should be made using bananas.
There are fruits that have a similar texture to bananas that you can use, or in other cases, create the texture, often by freezing fruit, then blending them.
Don’t like bananas? Don’t have bananas but fancy a smoothie? No worries, you can make smoothies easily without bananas.
Best Substitutes For Bananas In Smoothies
Are you wondering what the best substitute is for bananas in smoothies? Well, believe it or not, there are plenty of things you can use to achieve the perfect smoothie without bananas!
Here is the list:
- Frozen Berries
- Mango
- Yogurt
- Oats
- Chia Seeds
- Tofu
- Kefir
- Apple Sauce
And the list goes on!
What Is a Low Carb Substitute For Bananas In Smoothies?
Avocados! Avocados have a similar texture to bananas, they are creamy and will help thicken your smoothies.
They are ideal for low-carb keto smoothies.
The only downside to avocados is their lack of sweetness, but then again, you can use a couple of frozen berries to your low-carb smoothie to sweeten in without adding too many carbs.
Our 9 Best No Banana Smoothie Recipes:
Now, let’s get to the recipes! We have a huge selection of different smoothie recipes without bananas, made using different ingredients, and unique flavors, and suitable for anyone on any diet!
1. Smoothie Without Banana Or Yogurt
If you are dairy-free and can’t have bananas in your smoothie, here is our best recipe – a kiwi and pear smoothie!
Delicious, easy to make and it’s completely vegan too!
2. Chocolate Smoothie Without Banana Made With Strawberries & Cacao
A creamy chocolate smoothie, with no bananas, it’s also made healthy, and it’s incredibly delicious.
The smoothie contains the following ingredients:
- Cacao Powder
- Frozen Strawberries
- Yogurt
- Spinach
- Dairy-Free milk
If you need a chocolate fix without ruining your diet, you have got to try this recipe ASAP.
3. Strawberry Orange Smoothie [No Banana]
Frozen berries do wonders in replacing bananas in smoothies. This smoothie is so good for you, and it’s thick and perfectly balanced without the need for bananas.
Oh, and no fruit juices were used, we used a whole orange in the smoothie.
4. Coffee Smoothie Without Banana
A great substitute for bananas in a smoothie is apple sauce!
This coffee smoothie is made using apple sauce, and it made this smoothie sweet and thick, just like bananas would!
If you have some leftover apple sauce, or you have a jar somewhere, here is a nice use of it.
5. Kiwi Smoothie Without Banana
If you are like us and you love kiwis, then this smoothie recipe is for you.
It has no bananas, and it’s packed with Vitamin C, perfect to boost your immune system.
Oh, and did we say it’s also dairy-free and vegan-friendly? Yep, that as well!
6. Orange And Mango Smoothie [No Banana]
Delicious, thick, easy, and good-for-you orange and mango smoothie made without bananas!
This smoothie is low calorie, but it’s filling and it is perfect for people looking to lose weight.
Definitely add it to your list of smoothies to try.
Orange And Mango Smoothie [No Banana]
Ingredients
- 1 meduim-sized orange peeled and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup/75g of mango
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 thandful of spinach washed
- 200 ml of dairy free milk we used almond
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy!
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7. Berry Smoothie (No Banana No Yogurt)
This is an ultra-creamy smoothie – that has no yogurt, no bananas, and it’s incredibly good for you.
It’s a delicious recipe, made with strawberries, peanut butter, and a couple of more ingredients.
It’s also vegan-friendly!
8. Green Smoothie Without Bananas [Diabetic-Friendly]
If you fancy a green smoothie that is low-carb, almost sugar-free, and diabetic-friendly, you will love this recipe.
It offers a lot more too – it’s cleansing and it will provide your body with tons of vitamins and minerals.
9. Smoothie Bowl Recipe Without Bananas
Can you have a creamy smoothie bowl without bananas? Absolutely! This recipe is a great proof of that.
The thickness is achieved by blending frozen berries. Frozen fruit in general is your best friend when it comes to making delicious smoothies without the need for bananas.
Summary: No Bananas – No Problem!
You can most certainly make delicious smoothies without bananas.
So, these are our best smoothie recipes without bananas, we hope you liked them, and hopefully tried some of them!
If you have any suggestions, or recipes you would like to share, let us know in the comments below!
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