Keep the texture, swap the ingredient

Smoothie substitution calculator

No banana? Going dairy-free or nut-free? Pick what you need to replace and get swaps ranked by how well they keep the same job in your blend — thickness, creaminess and sweetness.

1 What do you want to swap out?

2 Any dietary need?

Swapping out Frozen Banana? These keep the same job in the blend — thickness and body — so your texture holds up. Match the amount by feel: start with the same volume and adjust.

Best swaps for

Frozen Banana

Frozen Mango Best match

Texture: Close Creaminess: Close Sweetness: Match

99 cal / 1 cup -35 vs frozen banana 23g sugar +5g

Avocado

Texture: Match Creaminess: Match Sweetness: Differs

160 cal / 1/2 medium +26 vs frozen banana 1g sugar -17g

Rolled Oats

Texture: Match Creaminess: Close Sweetness: Differs

156 cal / 1/2 cup +22 vs frozen banana 0g sugar -18g

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Estimates, not advice. Every figure on this page is calculated from published per-100 g reference values and standard household measures, so your own brands, portions and equipment will move it. Nothing here is medical, nutritional or dietetic advice — talk to a qualified professional before acting on it, particularly if you are pregnant, managing a health condition, or feeding a child.