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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Kamini says
Why do you use frozen fruit in the recipe when it’s all going to be frozen anyways?
Love this idea, btw.
Michelle says
Kamini, it doesn’t necessarily have to be frozen fruit. I just happen to use frozen fruit because that is what I have stored in my freezer. However for the smoothie recipe, if you wanted to make it immediately instead of putting them in the packs I would recommend using fruit fruit 🙂
MOMables says
I buy a lot of my fruit out of season already frozen. It’s much cheaper. Of course, you can use fresh when available.
Indy says
Oh my word- this is brilliant. I never thought to freeze the greens! I just scored about 3 lbs of spinach for a great price and have been trying to figure out what to do with it. Even our fam of 5 can’t consume it fast enough so I’ve been giving it away to neighbors & friends! Love sharing the love, but this is a great idea too. I think I may even try blending up a big batch and freeze in the cube trays like I do for bebe food. I already do that with my carrot juice cubes & the smoothies are nice and smooth without the nasty ice chunks :]
MOMables says
So glad you found this post so your great purchase wont’ go to waste!
A says
I’m surprised you can’t eat that much spinach… raw, ok. But if you cook it, it shrinks tremendously. I use it in soups, cheese & spinach omeletes (though I tend to add mushrooms and Dill too). I also like to use it in a wok style vegetable dish (though I don’t use a wok, just a frying pan, YMMV). I toss a bunch of veggies in and some butter, and go through a pound of spinach like it’s my last meal. Give it a try.
tori says
I love this idea….can you tell me what kind of coconut water you are using? I’ve had a hard time finding one that doesn’t taste weird lol. For drinking, I like SoBe. Thanks!
Michelle says
Tori, I prefer Vita Coco, but what I found (for me) is that when mixed in the smoothie with all the fruits I can’t taste it as strong.. so that might help the weird taste that you are getting maybe 🙂
barbara bayles says
Can you freeze the avocado?
Michelle says
Barbara, Yes you can freeze the avocado!
Renee says
In the summer when fruit is cheaper or free from your garden (raspberries, strawberries) etc. I freeze them in a big square margarine container. As bananas get over ripe I cut them up & add to the container. I’ve chopped up spinach & thrown it in too. Part way through freezing I give it a good shake so it doesn’t freeze in a clump. I just scoop out a cup full or so at a time. If yogurt gets close to the expiry date I freeze it in ice cube trays then throw in a freezer bag/container to add to smoothies later. I also grind oatmeal in my bullet to a fine powder & mix with ground flax & chia seeds & add a scoop of that.
Michelle says
Renee I do that too! I also stick my fruit and berries in the freezer if they are starting to get too ripe. They are perfect additions to smoothies! 🙂