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Alternates for bananas in smoothies?

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  • mgobluetx12
    mgobluetx12 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I don't know anything about guar gum, but I use 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum in my protein shakes and it makes it the consistency of a milkshake. Available in the gluten free aisle, Amazon or iHerb.com.
  • ejsilvi
    ejsilvi Posts: 205 Member
    Frozen blueberries, oatmeal, cooked rice, cottage cheese any of those will thicken it up
  • strebor337
    strebor337 Posts: 168 Member
    I like pears, but you can also use cubes of frozen tofu.
  • strebor337
    strebor337 Posts: 168 Member
    wellthenwhat wrote: »
    I'll definitely have to try the spinach. Maybe I could convince my kid he doesn't need a smoothie every time I have one. Probably wont happen. He's given every new food I've made a fair try, from fried apples and onions to dandelion greens.

    The spinach can give it a funky smell, but the flavor is hardly noticeable unless you use a disproportionate amount of it.
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Fresh pineapple works great too! It's not lumpy or stringy at all in my ninja blender.
  • Franopoly
    Franopoly Posts: 2 Member
    Roasted sweet potato? Just saw this the other day in a smoothie recipe - have not had a chance to try it yet.
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