--- description: From strawberry basil to fudgesicle title: 5 Delicious Banana-Free Smoothie Recipes image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- * [Health](/section/health/) ## Health Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Diet & Nutrition](/tag/dietnutrition/) ## Diet & Nutrition Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # 5 Delicious Banana-Free Smoothie Recipes by [Beth Lipton / Health.com](/author/health-com/) ## Beth Lipton / Health.com Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 28, 2015 12:00 PM CUT by [Beth Lipton / Health.com](/author/health-com/) ## Beth Lipton / Health.com Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 28, 2015 12:00 PM CUT Bananas are ubiquitous in [smoothie](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20840560,00.html "undefined") 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](http://www.amazon.com/Vitamix-Standard-Blender-Certified-Refurbished/dp/B00LBFUKIA/ "undefined"))—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](http://news.health.com/2014/07/30/how-to-make-your-own-almond-milk/ "undefined"). ### Strawberry Basil Smoothie  Beth Lipton Serves: 1 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, rice, coconut) or plain yogurt 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 cup frozen spinach ¼ cup fresh basil leaves 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds or almond butter 1 Tbsp. honey ½ tsp. vanilla extract Pinch of salt ### Peachy-Green Smoothie  Beth Lipton 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](http://www.amazon.com/Carrington-Farms-Flax-Blend-Ounce/dp/B008P0BKG0/ "undefined")) 1 tsp. greens powder, optional (I like Sunfood Sun Is Shining, $40 for 8 oz., [amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Shining-Superfood-Supplement-Sunfood-Nutrition/dp/B00VSD6UFC/ "undefined")) 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey ¼ tsp. ground ginger, optional Pinch of salt ### Mighty Mango-Coconut Smoothie  Beth Lipton Serves: 1 1 1/4 cups frozen mango chunks 1/2 cup frozen spinach 1 cup full-fat coconut milk 2 Tbsp. hemp or chia seeds, or flax-chia or flax-hemp blend 1 Tbsp. maple syrup or honey Pinch of salt ### Fudgesicle Smoothie  Beth Lipton 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](http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Organic-Cacao-Powder-Chocolate/dp/B00H5DTAXS/ "undefined")) 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  Beth Lipton 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_](http://news.health.com/2015/06/15/5-delicious-banana-free-smoothie-recipes "undefined") _More from Health.com:_ * [26 Quick, Healthy Juice and Smoothie Recipes](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20820849,00.html?xid=time "undefined") * [Eating Smart for Your Whole Body](http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20307133,00.html?xid=time "undefined") * [Eat By Color](http://www.health.com/health/package/0,,20636518,00.html?xid=time "undefined") ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/3934172/banana-free-smoothie-recipes/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/3934172/banana-free-smoothie-recipes/"},"headline":"5 Delicious Banana-Free Smoothie Recipes","datePublished":"2015-06-28T12:00:19.000Z","dateModified":"2026-05-11T05:02:50.396Z","description":"From strawberry basil to fudgesicle","url":"https://time.com/3934172/banana-free-smoothie-recipes/","keywords":["Diet & Nutrition","Food","health","Recipes","recipe"],"thumbnailUrl":"","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Beth Lipton / Health.com"}],"articleSection":"Health","image":[],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/health/","name":"Health"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/dietnutrition/","name":"Diet & Nutrition"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/3934172/banana-free-smoothie-recipes/","name":"5 Delicious Banana-Free Smoothie Recipes"}}]}] ```