Shopping Swap Guide

There are a lot of reasons why you may need to swap out one ingredient for another. The good news is that smoothies are super flexible and there are a lot of options if you want to substitute one ingredient for another. Here are some guidelines to follow.

Green Substitution

You can really use any green you want in any of the smoothies. You will find that some greens are a little more “green” tasting than others. Kale for example has a stronger taste than spinach. Arugula is probably the strongest tasting green used in the program. The one thing I want you to do is vary the greens you have so for example don’t use spinach 3 smoothies in a row. It’s very common to see mixed dark greens in the store now. I like to buy one called “Power Greens”. You can also throw a handful of this in your blender instead.

Fruit Substitution

BANANAS: Avocados are less sweet but will give you the same creamy texture ORANGES: Clementines, Tangerines PINEAPPLE: Oranges, mangos, peaches PEAR: Peaches, Apples, Plums MELON: Any Other Melon MANGOES: Papaya, Peaches PAPAYA: Peaches, Mangoes BERRIES: Any Other Berries DATES: Figs or Prunes PUMPKIN PUREE: 1/2 Ripe Pear or Green Apple

Liquid And Nut Butter Substitution

You can use any liquid but keep in mind the consistency. Almond milk and coconut milk can be used interchangeably because they both add a creamy texture. Instead of coconut water you can use regular water but this will also make it less sweet. Nuts can also be used interchangeably. Instead of Peanut Butter you can use almond or cashew butter.

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