Smoothie freezer packs make getting your fruits and veggies super convenient. Instead of pulling out a bunch of bags every time you want a smoothie, you just grab a pack, add liquid, and blend. So easy!
Why I Started Making Smoothie Freezer Packs
When my daughter was younger, she went through a smoothie-for-breakfast phase, and I quickly realized that making one from scratch every morning took longer than it should have. To make things easier, I started prepping smoothie freezer packs every couple of weeks. I'd fill zip-top bags with different smoothie combinations, label them with the amount of liquid to add, and our smoothie process became a breeze!
Smoothie Freezer Pack Formula
Use this simple ratio to create your own freezer packs with whatever fruit you have on hand.
- 2 cups fruit
- 1 cup greens
- 1 creamy ingredient like banana, mango, avocado, or ½ cup yogurt (yogurt added when blending)
- 2 cups liquid (added when blending)
- Optional boosters: protein powder, chia seeds, flax, oats, or hemp hearts
How to Make Smoothie Freezer Packs
- Fill the freezer bags.
Add the fruit to each freezer bag first, then the spinach on top. Press out as much air as possible before sealing. - Label and freeze.
Write the flavor and how much liquid you'll need on the outside of the bag. Freeze the bags flat, then stand them upright like files once frozen to save freezer space. - Blend when ready.
Empty one smoothie freezer pack into a blender. Add about 2 cups of your favorite liquid and blend until smooth, adding more liquid as needed. - Enjoy.
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately, or pour into a travel cup for breakfast on the go.
Don't freeze the liquid with your smoothie ingredients. I also leave out protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed, and nut butter until blending because they stick to the freezer bag and blend better when added fresh.
Laura's Tips for Smoothie Freezer Packs
Yes. Fresh or frozen fruit both work well. If your fruit is already frozen, simply portion it into freezer bags so it's ready to grab and blend.
Yes. Frozen spinach is much more compact than fresh, so you'll need less. For one smoothie, a small handful is usually enough.
No. Always add the liquid when you're ready to blend. This keeps the freezer packs loose, easier to store, and easier to blend.
I leave out protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed, oats, hemp hearts, yogurt, and nut butter. Add those directly to the blender when you're making the smoothie.
For the best flavor, use them within 3 months. Press out as much air as possible before freezing to help prevent freezer burn.
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
If smoothies are your go-to, try my Green Smoothie, Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie, and Mango Smoothie.
Easy DIY Smoothie Freezer Packs
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup mango chunks
- 1 orange, peeled
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1 banana, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups liquid
Instructions
Make the packs
- Divide the spinach, mango, pineapple, clementines, and banana between freezer bags.
- Press out the air, seal the bags, and label each one with the smoothie flavor and how much liquid to add.
- Freeze flat until ready to use.
Blend
- Empty one freezer pack into a blender.
- Add about 2 cups of your favorite liquid.
- Blend until smooth, adding more liquid as needed.
Notes
- 2 cups fruit
- 1 cup greens
- 1 creamy ingredient, like banana, mango, avocado, or ½ cup yogurt (added when blending)
- 2 cups liquid, added when blending
- Optional add-ins like protein powder, chia seeds, flaxseed, oats, or nut butter are best added when blending instead of freezing.
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Heleen says
Hi,
Are you sure you can just freeze the fresh spinach. I think I
read something about cooking it for 2 minutes and then freeze it?!
MOMables says
Heleen, all you have to do is rinse and freeze.
Heleen says
But don’t you need to blanche it?
MOMables says
No. That is how they pack those spinach blocks at the grocery. For smoothies you want it just like this (same thing as putting them whole in the blender). It won’t hurt to blanch it but I don’t see the point of cooking it first.
Heleen says
Thnx for your answer, great, this will make the progress so much easier!
jenna says
Could I get a list of fruits you used in the 3 bags in the picture?
MOMables says
What we used is in the post. you can make your own with any fruit you like though…
Michelle says
Jenna, the two bags on the right are what we list in the post. The bag on the left has cherries and mixed berries (approx one cup of each) instead of mango, pineapple and clementines. I usually use whatever I have on hand in my freezer that I think will make a good combination.
Lrai says
Thanks for the great tips! I have a smoothie every morning so to limit the time in the am, I prep the ingredients the night before. This will alleviate the need!
Question though: can u freeze avocado? I usually put half an avocado in my smoothies for extra creaminess!
ginger mom says
Yes, you can freeze avocados. Mash them a bit and put into ice cube trays. Once frozen, remove them from the trays and put into zippered bags to store in the freezer.
Jessica, The Debt Princess says
Word to the wise: if I’m freezing items that are wet (like pineapple or mango) I freeze them in a smaller snack size bag so they don’t create one big huge frozen block.
I am interested in trying this recipe. Thank you for it. I’m usually a blueberry, strawberry, mango, banana, kind of girl!
MOMables says
I usually make about a week’s worth. Also, I let it thaw for about 5 minutes on the counter while I am trying to get the kids dressed. 🙂
karstant says
If you freeze them on a cookie sheet before putting them in a freezer bag, you won’t have this problem.
Nancy Owens says
I always peel, slice and freeze my bananas. They have never turned black. You cannot freeze them in the peel. I learned this the hard way. Lol
Eileen says
I freeze bananas in the peel all the time. Take them out if the freezer & immediately peel with a knife & pop into the blender with other smoothie ingredients. They may be a bit darker than fresh but the taste isn’t altered & the frozen banana gives a really frosty, creamy texture to the smoothie.