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Even when I read it or someone tells me they don’t like bananas I’m jaw dropped. How could someone not enjoy banana? Creamy, naturally sweet, and one of the least expensive fruits you can buy. It’s true, though, bananas just aren’t at the top of everyone’s culinary wish list. In honor of all those friends I made up this Everything But Banana Smoothie. After all, not every shoe fits everyone the same way, so luckily there’s a smoothie for your likes and dislikes.
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To make up for the creamy, sweet flavor you lose by skipping the banana, I added my secret weapon: frozen mango. It gives smoothies that lush quality you want, without the banana flavor. I add a whole lot of extras to this one too, but feel free to leave out any you don’t have on hand. Avocado is another great thickener, and if you’re adding the fresh turmeric, don’t skip the dates, they balance out its strong, earthy flavor and make the whole thing truly sing.
If you’ve got someone in your life that loves smoothies, but just can’t wrap their heads around eating banana, then this Everything But Banana Smoothie is for them.
Everything But Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 avocado, peeled
- 2 dates
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 carrot
- 1 teaspoon camu camu powder
- 1 inch piece fresh peeled turmeric
- 3 tablespoons kefir
- 2 teaspoons bee pollen
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
- 3 tablespoons cashews, soaked
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass, pop in a straw and you’re ready!
Thank you for sharing! This recipe serve how many adults?
This makes 2 adult size smoothies usually!
Thank you so much! Have been enjoying your delicious smoothies lately. 😋
My 7 year old gets violently ill if she eats bananas. I find they are often key in most smoothie recipes, so I am always on the lookout for non-banana ideas. Thank you, can’t wait to try this!