Frozen Smoothie Packs
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on Feb 03, 2020, Updated Feb 25, 2025
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Frozen smoothie packs are revolutionizing the way I enjoy daily fruits and vegetables. By pre-portioning and freezing nutrient-packed ingredients, these packs make it effortless to whip up a delicious, healthy smoothie anytime. Whether you’re setting new health goals or simply looking to reduce food waste, frozen smoothie packs offer a convenient solution that fits perfectly into your busy lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love Frozen Smoothie Packs
For anyone committed to a healthier lifestyle, frozen smoothie packs are a game changer. At the beginning of each new year, many of us vow to eat more produce, yet too often our fruits and vegetables spoil before we get a chance to use them. With frozen smoothie packs, you can reduce food waste and streamline your meal prep. In the morning, just grab a bag from the freezer, blend it with water or milk, and enjoy a nutritious, energizing smoothie that helps kick-start your day.
What Are Frozen Smoothie Packs?
Frozen smoothie packs are make-ahead, pre-portioned bags filled with a mix of fruits, vegetables, and other wholesome ingredients—flash-frozen to lock in their natural nutrients and flavor.
Simply add your preferred liquid, such as water or milk, and blend for a quick, ready-to-drink smoothie. This innovative approach not only preserves freshness but also provides an effortless way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet.
How to make smoothie freezer packs
Simply place all the ingredients, except the liquid, inside a plastic bag and freeze until ready to use.
- 1-quart Ziploc freezers bags to make individual portions
- Cut all produce including bananas into smaller pieces to make it easier to blend when frozen
- Label freezer bags with ingredients
- Use either fresh or frozen fruit to make your freezer packs
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Chia Seeds and Flax Seeds: I have mason jars on my countertop filled with chia seeds and ground flax seed for my smoothies. Both chia and flax seeds are rich in a variety of nutrients. Sprinkle a teaspoon to any of your smoothies before blending or add them to your smoothie packs before freezing.
- Protein: Add a boost of protein to your smoothies. These are some of my favorites: Collagen Powder and Plant-Based Protein. I usually add a protein Greek yogurt for added protein to my smoothies.
- Liquid for smoothies: For these smoothie packs, place the frozen ingredients into a blender, along with liquid of choice (water, coconut water, cashew milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or juice).
Smoothie Freezer Pack Recipes
I have a few favorite smoothie combos that I love to prep and keep in my freezer in freezer-safe plastic bags for a no-excuse healthy start to my day.
Tropical
This tropical smoothie recipe is a blend of mango, papaya, and pineapple, all mixed together to create a creamy and refreshing drink loaded with nutrients.
Green Goddess
This green smoothie is packed with nutrients and will reduce inflammation, detoxify, and re-hydrate your body.
For another green smoothie option try this Licuado de Nopal (Cactus Smoothie).
Banana Blueberry
This smoothie is simply made with blueberries, bananas, and almond milk. It is a great smoothie to kick off your day or enjoy after a workout.
Berry Banana
Berries, especially strawberries, are high in vitamin C. This classic berry banana smoothie is sweet and good for you.
Expert Tip
If blending straight from the freezer, be sure to use a high-powered blender. You might also need to add a little more liquid to help blend frozen produce. I can’t live without my Blendtec.
Frequently Asked Questions
If stored properly in Ziploc freezers bags, these freezer packs will last 1 month in the freezer. Either thaw the night before or blend straight from the freezer.
Yes, you can freeze greens and herbs! Freezing greens does not have any effect on flavor, texture, or nutrients when frozen.
More Recipes to Try
Frozen Smoothie Packs
Ingredients
Tropical
- 1/2 cup mango, chopped
- 1/2 cup papaya, chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon chia seeds, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed, (optional)
Green Goddess
- 1 cup English cucumber, chopped
- 1 apple, chopped
- Handful parsley
- Handful kale, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon chia seeds, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed, (optional)
Banana Blueberry
- 1 banana
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon chia seeds, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed, (optional)
Berry Banana
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- handful spinach
- 1 1/2 cups water or milk
- 1 teaspoon teaspoon chia seeds, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground flax seed, (optional)
Instructions
Tropical
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth; serve immediately.
Green Goddess
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth; serve immediately.
Banana Blueberry
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth; serve immediately.
Berry Banana
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth; serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
