Bananas are ubiquitous in smoothie recipes, but don’t go bananas if you’re allergic to the tropical fruits, don’t like them, or just don’t have any on hand: You don’t have to miss out on good-for-you shakes. Just blend up one of these banana-free treats and sip away.
A few notes:
For all of these recipes, combine the ingredients in a blender—preferably high-speed, like the Vitamix ($382, amazon.com)—and blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thick, add water a bit at a time until it’s the consistency you like.
We gave suggested serving sizes, but remember that smoothie calories add up. Have a larger serving if the smoothie is a meal. If it’s a snack, pour it into a smaller cup and sip slowly.
Don’t leave out the pinch of salt. Your smoothie won’t be salty, but it will have a brighter flavor.
If you’re going to use almond milk, beware of packaged brands with fillers and sweeteners. One way to avoid all that is to make your own; it’s super-easy to DIY.
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Peachy-Green Smoothie
Serves: 1
1 cup milk (dairy, almond, rice, coconut) or plain yogurt
1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices
1/2 cup frozen spinach
2 Tbsp. flax-chia or flax-hemp blend (such as Carrington Farms, $6.50 for 12 oz., amazon.com)
1 tsp. greens powder, optional (I like Sunfood Sun Is Shining, $40 for 8 oz., amazon.com)
1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
¼ tsp. ground ginger, optional
Pinch of salt
Fudgesicle Smoothie
Serves: 2
1 cup milk (preferably coconut, but dairy or almond will work. Rice is too thin)
1/3 cup raw cacao powder (such as JoyFuel, $18 for 1 lb., amazon.com)
½ cup frozen spinach
½ avocado, peeled and pitted
3 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey
pinch of salt
1 cup ice cubes
AB&J Smoothie
Serves: 2
1 cup milk (dairy, almond, rice, coconut) or plain yogurt
1/2 cup frozen spinach
1 cup frozen mixed berries
¼ cup almond butter
¼ cup oats
1 Tbsp. honey or maple syrup
Pinch of salt
This article originally appeared on Health.com
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