"Did you try blending frozen bananas into smoothies? Super creamy texture without the heaviness of dairy..."
Frozen bananas were a total game changer for me too. I was skeptical at first—like, how could bananas possibly replace yogurt? But honestly, after my gum surgery, dairy just felt too thick and weirdly clingy. Bananas gave me that creamy consistency without the weird aftertaste or heaviness. Sometimes I'd toss in a spoonful of peanut butter or cocoa powder, made it feel less like recovery food and more like dessert...pretty great distraction from the discomfort.
Frozen bananas definitely helped me too, but honestly, I found avocado even better for texture. Bananas were great at first, but after a few days, the sweetness got a bit much for me. Avocado gave me that creamy consistency without being overly sweet—plus, it blended super smoothly with berries or spinach. Weirdly enough, I started craving savory smoothies after surgery...guess my taste buds were rebelling against all the sweet stuff, haha.
"Weirdly enough, I started craving savory smoothies after surgery...guess my taste buds were rebelling against all the sweet stuff, haha."
Funny you mention savory cravings—I had the same experience. Avocados are great, but honestly, they got pricey pretty quickly. Greek yogurt turned out to be a budget-friendly lifesaver for me: creamy texture without the sweetness overload. Mixed with cucumber and mint...surprisingly refreshing.
Glad someone else mentioned Greek yogurt—I thought I was the only one tossing random veggies into it after surgery. Avocados are delicious, but yeah, my wallet wasn't thrilled with that habit either. Did you ever try blending in spinach or kale? I know it sounds weird, but spinach blends up super smooth and doesn't have a strong taste. Kale is a bit more noticeable, but if you toss in some lemon juice or ginger, it balances out nicely.
Honestly, savory smoothies were a lifesaver for me too. After gum surgery, everything sweet just felt overwhelming and kind of irritating to my mouth. Ice packs were great for swelling, but food-wise I needed something soothing and not sugary. I ended up experimenting with chilled soups like gazpacho—tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers blended up with olive oil and herbs. Surprisingly filling and easy on the gums.
Did anyone else find themselves craving salty broths or soups afterward? I practically lived off miso soup for a week—warm enough to feel comforting without being too hot or irritating. Plus it's pretty budget-friendly if you buy miso paste in bulk and just add water and whatever soft veggies you have lying around.
It's funny how surgery messes with your taste buds like that...I wonder if it's just our bodies trying to tell us something about what nutrients we need during recovery? Either way, glad I'm not alone in the savory smoothie club.
Spinach in yogurt actually sounds pretty good—never thought I'd say that, haha. Miso soup was my go-to as well, cheap and comforting. Another budget-friendly lifesaver: blended lentil soups. Filling, savory, and easy on the gums...plus, lentils stretch your dollar way further than avocados.
