If you have food allergies or sensitivities, or just limited ingredients on hand, you may find yourself wondering “what are some easy smoothie swaps and substitutions I can make?”
Here are some easy swaps for common allergens used in smoothies:
- Banana: Avocado
- Cashews: Almonds
- Strawberries: Raspberries
- Apples: Pears
- Almond milk: Oat Milk
Read on for a complete list!
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PIN SMOOTHIE INGREDIENT SWAPS AND SUBSTITUTIONS FOR LATER
SWAP THESE SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS WITH…
Almonds, raw: Other raw nuts of choice such as Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews. You can also use a tablespoon or two or raw nut butter.
Almond milk: Oat milk rice milk, coconut milk, hemp milk. Any other plant based milk. In a pinch, use a tablespoon of raw nut butter blended with cup of water.
Apples: Pears, asian pears, other types of apples
Apricots: Nectarines, peaches, mango, plums.
Bananas: Avocado. See the bottom of this post for more ideas!
Beets: Carrots, red cabbage, golden beets
Blackberries: Any berry of choice; Blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, cherries, strawberries
Blueberries: Blackberries, raspberries, cherries, strawberries, other berries of choice,
Broccoli: Cabbage, cauliflower, napa cabbage
Cabbage: Spinach, napa cabbage, bok choy, romaine, chard, watercress
Cantaloupe: Honeydew, musk melon, or any other melon, peaches, papaya
Carrots: Sweet potatoes, pumpkins, beets, daikon (if wanting savory/spicy)
Cashews, raw: Any other raw nut or raw cashew butter
Cherries: Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, plums, or other berry of choice.
Cilantro: Parsley, basil, mint, other herbs,
Coconut water: Coconut milk, almond or other plant milk, filtered water, coconut kefir water
Collard greens: Kale, cabbage, spinach, beet greens, Swiss chard, bok choy
Cranberries: Cherries, pomegranate, currents, raspberries
Fennel: Anise seeds and/or celery
Garlic: Shallot
Ginger, fresh: Dried ginger. 1 TBLfresh ginger = 1⁄2 TBL dried ground ginger
Grapefruit: Lemon, clementine, orange, tangerine, tangelo
Honeydew: Musk melon or cantaloupe, any other melon variety, green grapes
Kale: Arugula, bok choy, napa cabbage, watercress, spinach, Swiss chard, green cabbage, collard greens, beet greens
Kiwifruit: Mango, lime, orange, tangerine
Lemon: Lime, grapefruit, orange, tangerine, clementine
Lime: Lemon, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, clementine
Mangoes: Peaches, banana, dates, nectarines, papaya, apricots
Nectarines: Peaches, plums, mangoes, apricots
Oranges: Clementines, kiwi, tangerines, mangoes, papaya
Parsley: Kale, cilantro, arugula, watercress
Peaches: Nectarines, plums, mango, apricots
Pears: Apples, asian pears, peaches, nectarines, plums
Pineapple: Oranges, mangoes, peaches
Plums: Apricots, nectarine, peaches
Pomegranate: Cranberries, blackberry, blueberry, pineapple, strawberries
Raspberries: Blackberries, pomegranate, blueberries, cherries, strawberries
Romaine: Spinach, Swiss chard, baby greens, kale, beet greens
Strawberries: Blueberries, currents, pomegranates, raspberries, cherries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines
Swiss chard: Kale, spinach, romaine, collard greens, beet greens, napacabbage, green cabbage, red cabbage, watercress, arugula
Tangerines: Oranges, grapefruit, lemon, clementines
Watermelon: Any melon, cantaloupe, honeydew, etc
What can I substitute in a smoothie for banana?
If you have an allergy to bananas (or just don’t like them!) then try some of these great banana substitutions:
- Mango (frozen or fresh)
- Pineapple. (Frozen or fresh).
- Pear.
- Chia seeds or flax seeds
- Fresh pitted dates.
- Nut Butters. (Almond, cashew, tahini, etc.)
- Applesauce.
- Avocado. (Adds a great creamy texture without the sweetness).
- Raisins.
BANANA FREE GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE
PEACH COCONUT DREAM-Banana Free
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Serving: 1
DESCRIPTION
If you’re watching your sugar intake, are allergic to bananas or simply don’t like them, this banana free green smoothie recipe is a great substitute. If you are lucky enough to find organic peaches, leave the skin on for added fiber!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cups coconut water
- 2 cups grapes*
- 2 peaches*
INSTRUCTIONS
- Blend spinach and coconut water-blend well.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
NOTES
*Use frozen grapes or peaches for a cool, refreshing smoothie, or throw a few ice cubes in.
*Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Banana Free Green Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups grapes
- 2 peaches
Instructions
- Blend spinach and coconut water-blend well.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth
