Love smoothies, but feel you’re ready for a new twist on your old favorites? There’s nothing like an unusual (and healthy) ingredient to add some new life to your smoothie-making. It’s great to find new smoothie recipes… but even better to become a creative smoothie maestro.

So with this in mind, check out these 11 off-the-beaten-path ingredients. Add them to your BlenderCommand, and get ready to go on some healthy and delicious smoothie adventures!

Beef Up Your Protein

Nut or seed butter and milk

You’ll love adding nut butter to your smoothie if you’re a PB and J lover. Just like in this sandwich standby, nuts’ creamy smoothness melds perfectly with the sweet tang of fruit. In addition, nuts contribute heart-healthy fats, protein, minerals, and vitamin E to the mix.