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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Luana says
How can I get the same consistency in a smoothy without bananas? I am allergic to them.
MOMables says
you’ll need another piece of frozen fruit like pineapples or mango to thicken it up.
Irene says
Half an avocado makes it nice and creamy!
Andrea says
Yes! I do this all the time! Avocado is an excellent thickener and super healthy too!!!
Caren says
I add Chia seeds, they are great to thicken fruit shakes and good for you too!
Jenny says
If you have a powerful blender, add cashews or almonds to help with the creaminess. I’ve started making smoothie bags for my son who is not a great fan of breakfast. If I add a handful of cashews and a handful of oats, I know it will be filling enough for the ravenous teen to comfortably get to lunchtime.
MOMables says
Thanks for the tips, Jenny!
Lisa says
Any idea on the calories of this smoothie?
MOMables says
Lisa, you can plug in the smoothie ingredients into a calorie counting website and divide it into the servings you will more likely divide it in.
valarie says
GREAT idea. Do you have a smoothie recipe for D I A B E T I C S ??? My glucose sugar SHOT UP when I first started making smoothies… Fruit is SWEET.
MOMables says
Valarie, I suggest smoothies with veggies. they are lower in sugar.
Stephanie says
Add kale and celery. It is delicious. I add some grapes in as my fruit. Adds just the right amount of sweetness without having 3 different fruits.
Marlene says
I have diabetes. I find that if I mix about a cup or half a cup of spinach, half a banana, one half cup cranberries, blueberries, and rasberries or strawberries mixed with real juice cranberry pomegranite half a cup my sugar goes down in the morning from 8.0 to 6 by lunchtime, because these are refined sugar fruits, and real, not canned, which work better on the pancreas!
Michelle says
Marlene that is wonderful! I had gestational diabetes and tried to stay away from too much fruit because I was worried about the carb counts!- but that is really really good to know!
stacy says
When I had gestational diabetes the doctor said no real fruit for it’s high in sugar but to use canned.
AW says
Avoid most fruits…berries are better!
MOMables says
We suggest to our community that they eat a varied diet. What they need to avoid is refined sugars.
Rosa says
Maybe try a recipe with a shake or two of cinnamon to help balance blood sugar 🙂
Emily Peak says
great idea; regarding freezing bananas, yes, you can freeze them, and it is advisable to freeze them in the peel. When you’re ready to use them, just run warm or hot water over them, and the peel comes off very easily; the banana will be the normal color. This is the better way to do it also because you can retain some of the inside of the peel in there, which has good nutritional value as well.
Jo Anna says
I’m a huge smoothie fan and this is really great idea!
Just a thought on reducing the use of the plastic freezer bags (I realize it’s a promotion of them), think of rinsing them out and re-using the bags (after all, it’s only fruits and veg, right?) or packaging the combos into reusable containers. 🙂
Another way to add ‘green’ to your smoothies!
MOMables says
Jo Anna, we aren’t promoting a zip bag on this post. and yes, we also reuse the bags.
kimberly says
you could use mason jars
MOMables says
I don’t recommend freezing in mason jars but use what you typically freeze things in.
Carol Sue Saldivar says
What’s the reason not to use mason jars? I just put 6 in the freezer, drat!
MOMables-Laura says
Most liquids will expand when frozen which can cause the glass jars to break. If you leave enough room, everything should be fine.