Freezer Smoothie Packs
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Freezer Smoothie Packs
Description
This recipe features four different smoothie combinations designed for freezing as ready-to-blend packs. Each quart-sized bag contains a balanced mix of fruit such as strawberries, bananas, mango, blueberries, and cherries, paired with complementary ingredients like peanut butter, chia seeds, oats, spinach, shredded coconut, flaxseed, Greek yogurt, and honey. Liquids such as milk or coconut water are added only at blending time, offering freshness and texture control.
Frozen flat, the packs save freezer space and can be quickly loaded into a blender. Gently warming the bag or jar before blending helps to loosen frozen contents. The blended smoothies vary in flavor and nutritional profile depending on the chosen pack and liquid, making them versatile for breakfasts or snacks.
The technique enables bulk preparation and storage of nutritious smoothie ingredients for convenient daily use, reducing preparation time and minimizing waste.
Nutrition facts for the Strawberry Banana variant using almond milk are provided as a reference. The flat freezing method helps manage freezer organization and portion control.
Ingredients
For Strawberry Banana
- 1 cup strawberries halved
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 cups milk or liquid of choice, per pack when ready to enjoy
For Chocolate Peanut Butter
- 2 banana sliced
- ½ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 cups milk per pack when ready to enjoy, of choice
For Tropical Mango
- 1 cup Mango chunks
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 2 cups coconut water per pack when ready to enjoy
For Berry Cherry
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup Cherry pitted
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup coconut water per pack when ready to enjoy
Instructions
- Set out four freezer-safe quart sized zip top bags. Divide all the ingredients except the liquid in the smoothie packs. Extract as much air as possible and tightly seal. Set in the freezer until ready to use.
- When ready to blend, add contents of the bag to the blender. If needed, run bag or jar under warm water to loosen the contents.
- Add the suggested liquid or liquid of choice and honey if needed and process until smooth, about 2 minutes, adding more liquid as needed to reach your desired consistency.
Notes
- Freeze smoothie ingredient bags flat until solid, then store upright to save freezer space.
- When ready to blend, run the freezer bag or container under warm water briefly to loosen contents for easier blending.
- The nutrition information provided corresponds to the Strawberry Banana Smoothie pack made with almond milk.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2per smoothie recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 351mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 353mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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