Foodies, if you’re ready to make a change in your eating habits then The Wild Banana food truck is for you. Based in Dayton, The Wild Banana serves smoothies and smoothie bowls that are 70% organic and made with all-natural, healthy ingredients.
“We love showing people that a healthy food can be colorful and fun without artificial coloring,” says The Wild Banana Owner Jessica Benson.
Benson says the inspiration behind starting her own food truck came from her passion for creating fun, healthy food that does its part in creating a healthier world. “I feel good serving people something that tastes amazing, looks fun, and benefits our bodies,” she adds.
Benson is the one-woman show behind the truck, although she says her husband also helps out along the way. In addition to her passion and experience in the food industry, Benson also brings a plethora of other industry experiences to her business. “I have worked in so many different industries in my life, and I am definitely drawn toward creating artistic things the most,” says Benson.
The menu at The Wild Banana includes seven smoothies and eight smoothie bowls, as well as a create your own bowl option. All of the smoothies and bowls have superfoods and there are customizable options for all taste buds.
Benson says that what makes The Wild Banana unique is not only the health benefits of its menu items, but the health benefits they provide. “You can’t find these colors of nature in most smoothie stores,” she says. “We also don’t use any water in our smoothies like many smoothie businesses, so you are getting the highest quality ingredients.”
Additionally, when you eat with The Wild Banana, you’re doing the earth a favor. “We don’t use single-use plastic,” she adds. “We only use biodegradable corn resin cups, bowls, spoons, and straws.”
Benson says The Wild Banana is gearing up to participate in several events throughout the year, and plans to do four to five events per week.
You can find the weekly schedule for The Wild Banana on Facebook and Instagram. Benson says that they’re also in the works on securing a storefront in 2022.
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