Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs

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Smoothies are a great healthy breakfast for kids, but busy parents know there's no time for all that chopping and measuring in the morning rush. Make these easy DIY smoothie packs ahead of time and stash them in your freezer until you're ready to whir up a fruit-filled meal or snack kids will love. This makes enough for a workweek's worth of smoothies!

Hilary Meyer

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

5 smoothies

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups whole strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or chopped mango, divided
2 ½ cups sliced banana, divided
5 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or soymilk, divided

Directions

Place 1/2 cup strawberries (or other fruit) and 1/2 cup banana in a sealable plastic sandwich bag. Repeat with the remaining fruit to make 4 more bags. Store in the freezer until ready to use.
To make a smoothie: Place the contents of one bag into a blender along with 1 cup almond milk (or soymilk). Blend until smooth.

Tips

To make ahead: Store smoothie packs in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133	Calories
4g	Fat
26g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 2g	5%
Total Fat 4g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 558IU	11%
Vitamin C 55mg	61%
Folate 35mcg	9%
Sodium 182mg	8%
Calcium 217mg	17%
Iron 1mg	5%
Magnesium 47mg	11%
Potassium 586mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs

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