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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Stacey says
A quick tip for spinach! I use a Vitamix and it will pulverize Anything! Lol but to save on ice or if your spinach is getting ready to go bad you can throw it all in the blender till it’s all liquid. Pour the liquid in ice trays and freeze. I empty the “spinach” cubes in a heavy freezer bag, freeze and throw them in my smoothies in as I go/need. It also allows me to use smaller bags for my other items when making freezer packs. Only other suggestion may want to have a spare set of ice trays the spinach can sometimes die them depending on the color of the tray!
MOMables says
great tip Stacey!
Dawn says
Smoothies are my go-to after the gym, and I add tofu for extra protien. Can I add that in to the freezer packs?
MOMables says
You sure can!
Cherrie says
Wow what a great idea and will save me lots of money ! Thanks xx
Toni says
Is it ok to freeze apples, oranges and bananas in one smoothie pack? Or is it not ok to freeze these fruits?
MOMables says
for smoothies absolutely. some fruits do not reconstruct well to eat them again fresh…. but for smoothies not a problem.
jen says
Hello, what a great idea! but i want to know how long the freezer packs will last before they go off or soggy?
MOMables says
they should last 30-60 days in your freezer.