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Preparing bananas for smoothies. My favorite

smoothie foundation is the magical banana.

A ripe frozen banana turns any smoothie

into something creamy and decadent, even

when it’s packed with veggies. I always have

a bunch of bananas ripening on the counter.

When they are dotted with brown spots, I peel

and slice them into 1-inch pieces. I then add

them to a plastic food storage bag and lay the

bag flat, horizontally in my freezer. They’ll

freeze in a layer that’s easy to break apart.

Approximately 6 banana pieces equals

1 medium-sized banana.

Eggs. I always use large eggs, and eggs should be

room temperature when used in baking recipes.

Canned coconut milk. If canned coconut milk

feels a little heavy to you, try this: add 1 can

coconut milk to a blender with 2 cups water.

Blend until smooth and store to use as milk

throughout the week. You can also use light