If you want a nutritious and delicious smoothie recipe without banana, this recipe is for you. It’s a lightly sweet green smoothie that is perfect for busy mornings!
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This delicious and creamy banana-free smoothie is healthy, is ready in no time, and uses five super simple ingredients. It’s for all the smoothie lovers who don’t enjoy the taste of bananas in their go-to breakfast drink.
A frozen banana is a core ingredient in so many smoothie recipes. Personally, I love this fruit. It has good-for-you nutrients like fiber, antioxidants, and folate and gives smoothies a creamy consistency that’s hard to match.
But I understand that not all of us can stand banana smoothies. Some don’t enjoy the aroma, others aren’t a fan of the taste, and still others can’t have it because of allergies. For all of you (and those who want to add a new favorite to their fruit smoothies list), I bring a quick and tasty No-Banana Smoothie recipe.
This smoothie has a delicious flavor profile, a brilliantly creamy texture, and a ton of health benefits. But you’ll love it for a few more reasons. I’ve listed them below so you can get inspired and give this delicious no-banana mango smoothie a go!
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Recipe without Banana
Simple and delicious–Banana-free smoothies are easy to make taste delicious, and this recipe is proof! It uses simple ingredients like mango, yogurt, and spinach leaves to give you a crazy-good smoothie that’s still good for you. You’ll find all the ingredients at your closest grocery store.
No added sugar–This has to be the best part of this recipe – no added sugars. The natural sweetness of fruits gives enough flavor to this smoothie. Great news for those who are trying to cut down their sugar intake.
Quick and easy–A classic toss-and-blend recipe that you can prepare in just two minutes! If you’ve been skipping breakfast because you don’t have enough time in the morning, this smoothie is here to save your day. Put everything in your high-speed blender and a quick blend and you’re finished!
Highly customizable–There are a lot of ways to make a delicious smoothie without banana added and you can up the nutritional content in different ways. Add whatever you like. Chia seeds, protein powder, frozen berries – the choice is yours and have fun with it!
Ingredients for the Best Smoothie Recipe without Banana–What You Need
- Baby Spinach Leaves: These spade-shaped leaves are the best leafy greens for this no-banana smoothie recipe. They have a pleasantly mild flavor that won’t overpower the taste of your drink. Plus, they are packed with good nutrients like folate, vitamin C, and iron.
- Frozen Mango: Meet the natural sweetener of this recipe that also gives a fabulous creamy texture. (Have you tried my healthy Mango Ice Cream recipe?!) Mangoes are delicious (duh!) and a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamin A. I use frozen mangoes for a smooth and creamy smoothie – they work like ice cream. Plus, the ever-so-delicious flavor of mangoes will mask even the tiny bit of bitterness (if any) from the baby spinach leaves.
- Non-fat Greek Yogurt: This thick, creamy yogurt makes the smoothie rich and adds protein to your drink. You can also use non-dairy yogurt like coconut yogurt if you’re lactose intolerant or vegan. The probiotics in yogurt help improve gut health – gotta love that!
- Large Orange: The orange juice also acts as a natural sweetener in this smoothie. It also adds a refreshing citrusy flavor to this drink. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and potassium. The vitamin C will also help you absorb the iron from the spinach!
- Ground Flaxseed Meal: I like adding ingredients to my smoothies that boost the nutrition without sacrificing flavor. That’s why I use ground flaxseed meal in my no-banana smoothie recipe. It offers a nutty flavor, adds extra fiber and protein, and makes this drink more filling. These tiny seeds also contain omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart and help fight inflammation.
Look at the recipe card at the bottom for measurements and more details.
Recipe Tips and Variations 
- Want even more creaminess? Add in 1/2 an avocado. It lends a very creamy texture and will give your smoothie some healthy fat as well.
- This smoothie isn’t super sweet naturally, which I like! If you, however, want to sweeten things up more, add in 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey. Both are a great way to boost the flavor without adding refined sugars. To keep this without added sugar, try adding 1/4 teaspoon stevia powder.
- Freeze all your ingredients ahead of time and turn your smoothie into a smoothie bowl, like this Avocado Smoothie Bowl recipe. Top it with fresh berries, toasted coconut flakes, or crushed nuts. The contrasting textures are so good!
- Use an ice cube tray to freeze your yogurt into cubes and leave out the ice. This will keep the smoothie thick and creamy and won’t get diluted with ice. It just takes a little forethought to remember to freeze the yogurt.
- Add plant-based milk of choice. If you’d rather not use yogurt, almond milk coconut milk, and oat milk are all good options for this recipe. They’ll thin down the smoothie and give it a different flavor. Coconut water is another option, but like the milk ideas, it won’t be as thick as the Greek yogurt.
- Use a different flavor of Greek yogurt instead of plain, such as blueberry, honey, vanilla. This means it will have added sugar, but the flavored yogurt will definitely be a delicious addition.
- Experiment with different fruits. You can make a no-banana strawberry smoothie or a blueberry smoothie by swapping the mangoes with your chosen fruit. Pineapple and spinach make a superb combination, too! Pineapple is naturally very sweet, so it sweetens up a smoothie as much as banana. (This Pineapple Spinach Smoothie is an example of a green smoothie with pineapple, but it also has banana.)
- Add a protein boost! This smoothie already has 18 grams of protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt and flaxseed meal, but if you’re going for even higher protein meals, try adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Other ideas for a little more protein are chia seeds, hemp seeds, cashew butter, almond butter, or even peanut butter. They might not bump it as much as protein powder, but a few more grams is good!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Make This Ahead of Time?
You don’t need to! The recipe barely takes two minutes to get ready. I’ve found fruit.smoothies to become separated and not-so-appetizing if they are left for too long. If you’re super rushed in the morning, I suggest placing all ingredients except the frozen mango and ice in the blender and refrigerate overnight. Then all you need to do in the morning is add the mango and ice, blend, and go! This tumbler is perfect for a smoothie to go!
What Can I Serve with This Smoothie?
This is a pretty fulfilling breakfast option in itself, but if you need a heartier breakfast, serve it with a Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Muffin or a Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Blender Muffin. YUM! Both options are banana-free, too! 😉 You can also serve it alongside your regular scrambled eggs or these Healthy Egg Muffins.
Can I Make This Smoothie Without Yogurt?
Yes, you can. You can use the milk of your choice in place of the yogurt. The overall result will be a thinner smoothie.
How do you Thicken a Smoothie without Banana?
In this smoothie, the combination of Greek yogurt and frozen mango help give this smoothie the same thick and creamy texture you’d get from a banana. Chia seeds are a natural thickener, so you can add a tablespoon of chia seeds to help thicken your smoothie without banana as well. As I mentioned earlier, avocado can also help thicken your smoothie and give it a creamy texture.
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The Best Smoothie Recipe without Banana
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Most green smoothie recipes have banana–this one doesn’t! It’s creamy and sweet without added sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2/3 cup frozen mango
- 2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large navel orange
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed meal
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a powerful blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
Notes
I like my smoothies very cold, so prefer to add ice, but this is optional.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: recipes
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 30 grams (0 added)
- Fat: 1.3 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
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This recipe is so amazing. I love it,