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New Research Reveals Why You Shouldn’t Add a Banana to Your Smoothies (scitechdaily.com)
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Researchers have found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in certain fruits like bananas can reduce the absorption of heart-healthy flavanols, especially when combined with flavanol-rich ingredients like berries. The study suggests choosing ingredients with low PPO activity, such as pineapple or oranges, when making smoothies to optimize flavanol absorption.

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[–] AnalogyAddict@beehaw.org 41 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean, the #1 reason is because it makes it taste like banana.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Handful of strawberries. Handful of blueberries. Half cup of pineapple juice. Cup of crushed ice. 1 whole banana. Blended well.

Super smooth dairy free smoothie and all you taste is the other fruit.

[–] Floey@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

I freeze the fruit and use no ice, and add oats and nuts or seeds for bulk.

[–] ExLisper@linux.community 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

How can I add some sort of dairy flavour?

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yogurt is usually what thickens a shake. A half cup or so (maybe more idk; I don't usually use it that's what the banana is for) of unflavored plain yogurt.

[–] Phlojak@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Yoghurt or Coconut CoYo

[–] AnalogyAddict@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago

I've had many people try to sneak banana in, I can ALWAYS taste it. It's like the pleasant cousin of cilantro.