2. ...but break them up.
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Adding a whole banana will really push your blender, possibly resulting in a burnt-smelling smoothie, says Giles Russell of NYC-based Two Hands Restaurant. Instead, cut up fruits into inch-sized pieces before freezing to make it easier on your blender.
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