Do you love smoothies, but do you prefer a smoothie without banana? Do you prefer smoothies without fruit or are you trying to limit fruit sugars? Although many smoothies contain banana or other fruit, there are plenty of other tasty ingredients to add to your healthy juice. And even without a banana you can still make your smoothies nice and creamy.
In this article you will find three smoothie recipes without bananas, including two smoothie recipes without fruit.
A smoothie with little sugar
Do you like a smoothie with little sugar, but you can't completely rule it out? Then you can make a smoothie with fruit, which naturally contains less sugar than average. For example, think of raspberries or strawberries. Despite the fact that this is a sweet fruit, 100 grams of strawberries contain only 4.9 grams of sugar and raspberries only 4.4 grams. That's not too bad. In combination with beetroot, this smoothie is extremely nutritious. (You'll probably also love this creamy strawberry smoothie !)
Ingredients:
- Half a cucumber
- One beetroot, cooked (liquid is also allowed in the smoothie)
- Strawberries, about 150 grams (fresh or frozen)
- Plant-based milk, about 200 ml
Admittedly: you have to love beetroot. Case of 'you hate it or you love it'. You can argue about taste, but not about the health benefits. The trendy superfoods that we see in stores today cannot be compared to beetroot in terms of price. Beetroot is a cheap superfood. The health benefits are in the betanin and betalain, which are strong antioxidants.
Do you drink this smoothie just before you start exercising (heavy)? The beetroot also ensures that your body absorbs more oxygen. Many endurance athletes therefore like to drink a beetroot smoothie before exercising.
A smoothie without fruit sugars and banana
Are you curious about a smoothie without fruit sugar? In this smoothie you will find a striking combination of ingredients that you might not initially think of yourself. Yet this smoothie contains many healthy vitamins and good fats. In other words: top combination.
Ingredients:
- One avocado
- A Bell Pepper
- One third zucchini
- Two stalks of celery
- Water as desired
- Extra: mix a pinch of turmeric into your smoothie for some extra flavor. Do you also add a small pinch of pepper? Then you ensure that the turmeric is absorbed 20x as much.
This smoothie without fruit sugars contains a lot of vitamin C. This piece of pepper alone contains three times as much vitamin C. The avocado in the smoothie makes your juice a bit creamier, so you don't need a banana at all.
To be fair, not everyone is a big fan of celery. Still, this addition is a smart choice. It contains a lot of potassium (good for your heart), calcium (good for your bones) and it converts beta-carotene into vitamin A. Vitamin A ensures strong resistance. This smoothie is a real vitamin bomb.
A smoothie without fruit, but with three types of vegetables
Are you a fan of smoothies without fruit, but with lots of vegetables? From this healthy smoothie with no fewer than three pieces of (green) fruit, you get many vitamins and your daily recommended amount of vegetables. Do you want to make your smoothie even healthier? Then provide a topping of some nuts or hemp seeds to complete it.
Ingredients:
- One half zucchini
- Half a cucumber, unpeeled
- Two full handfuls of spinach
- Handful of cashew nuts (unroasted and unsalted)
Tip: add mint leaves to your smoothie to make your drink extra fresh.
The zucchini and cashew nuts provide a creamy structure to your smoothie. If the cucumber does not provide enough moisture to make the smoothie drinkable, add some extra water.
What is your favorite smoothie without banana?
A smoothie with less or no (fruit) sugars or without banana is not self-evident. Many recipes contain a lot of fruit. Still, there are plenty of options to vary to make a delicious smoothie. These smoothies provide a real vitamin boost and are a perfect addition to your day.
Looking for a quick smoothie without banana? Then our Carrot Chia is for you!