Banana Substitutes?!

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DarkPhoenix
DarkPhoenix Posts: 6 Member
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Bad news: I abhor bananas (I wish I didn't) Good news: I am so excited to start making smoothies....but!!! Most smoothies call for bananas :-/ What are some good/easy/healthy/tasty substitutes for bananas. I've heard half an avocado is a good one. Thanks for any help you can offer!

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  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
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    Just skip the banana and use a different fruit. I rarely use bananas in smoothies. I usually opt for some combo of plain yogurt, fruit and veg.
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
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    Time flys like an arrow...Fruit flies like a banana. ;]
  • woodbct
    woodbct Posts: 3
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    Hello fellow banana hater! Here are some other excellent sources of potassium that have even more potassium than bananas:

    Dried Chervil contains the most potassium with 4.7g (135% RDA) per 100g serving - add to egg whites or soup
    Avocados
    Paprika and Red Chili Powder
    Cocoa Powder and Dark Chocolate
    Dried Apricots, Prunes, Zante Currants, and Raisins
    Pistachios and Other Nuts - try Trader Joe's sugar free dark choc covered almonds!
    Seeds (Pumpkin, Squash, Sunflower, and Flax)
    Fish (Pompano, Salmon, Halibut, Tuna)
    Beans - white, soy, black, lima, etc.
    Dates (Medjool)

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