Love smoothies, but hate the taste of banana?

Check out these various substitutes for banana in smoothies instead, from avocado to zucchini.

Plus, bananas provide fiber, which can benefit gut health and keep you fuller longer.

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Additionally, as bananas ripen they also become more rich in antioxidants, she adds.

(You know the ones.)

Youll thank me later.

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[Riced cauliflower is] great for berry smoothies with a dash of vanilla extract, she suggests.

Try it:Cinnamon toast crunch smoothie

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Frozen butternut squash

Squash is in season for fall but you might use frozen squash anytime.

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It also providespotassium and antioxidant carotenoidsto support the immune system.

For a fall smoothie, blend with apples and cinnamon.

Try it:Velvety butternut squash cinnamon date smoothie

3. you might purchasebagged frozen avocado, or peel and de-seed fresh avocadobefore freezing in a sealed bag or container.

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Try it:Kelly LeVeques spa smoothie

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Try it:Dr. Mark Hymans morning smoothie

Looking for more ways to jazz up your smoothies?

Try this no-fail formula from an herbalist:

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