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Frozen Smoothie Packs
Make-ahead Frozen Smoothie Packs! Now you can have ready-to-blend smoothies in your freezer — simply add water or milk and blend!
I think we can all agree that we have great intentions at the start of every new year. Every year I commit to eating more fruits and veggies. But sometimes they spoil in the fridge or countertop before I can get to them.
These frozen smoothie packs are a great way to eliminate food waste and meal-prep by prepping smoothie freezer packs.
In the mornings, all I have to do is take out a bag from the freezer and blend it with water or milk.
Can you freeze kale and spinach?
Yes, you can freeze greens and herbs! Freezing greens does not have any effect on flavor, texture, or nutrients when frozen.
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 Powder
Add a boost of protein to your smoothies. These are some of my favorites: Collagen Powder and Plant-Based Protein.
HOW LONG CAN YOU FREEZE SMOOTHIE PACKS?
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.
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). Feel free to also add yogurt, almond butter, or honey.
High power blender
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.
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
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.
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.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
