Learn how to make Frozen Smoothie Packs With this step-by-step guide! We'll show you how to make 30 different freezer-packed smoothies using 5 recipes and a shopping list.
Not only are these frozen smoothie bags affordable and easy to prepare in under an hour; gluten free, antiquityand vegetarian And keep you satisfied until your next meal!
30 Affordable Smoothie Freezer Packs
Smoothie freezer packs have been popular for years, and for good reason! They're a great way to prepare a quick, nutritious breakfast in minutes. You can order pre-made smoothie packs through a subscription or buy them by the pack at most grocery stores.
We love smoothies and have tried and enjoyed a few smoothie bag options over the years, but ultimately they were too expensive. So we decided to make our own make-ahead smoothie. Giving you the best of both worlds, convenience and deliciousness without breaking the bank!
Let’s break down the math:
When first launched in 2018, our 30-Day Smoothie Kit cost just $46.33, or about $1.50 per smoothie! Now, based on our most recent calculations, all 30 packs of smoothies cost about $60-$70, or about $2 per smoothie.
A one-month subscription to Smoothie will probably cost you around $250+! Yes, there is definitely a convenience factor. However, if you make it yourself, you can control the ingredients and sweetness, and it's much cheaper.
Even after adjusting for costs, making your own smoothie bags is a great way to lower your grocery costs. Plus, you can make all 30 packs in an hour or less. We even timed it ourselves to make sure!
5 Frozen Smoothie Packet Recipes
When making these freezer packed smoothies, it's important to us to use a shopping list and swap ingredients as much as possible to keep things quick and easy. So we came up with 5 smoothie recipes that all have their own unique flavor while using similar ingredients.
We try to make our ingredients as versatile as possible so you can easily find them no matter where you shop. We even offer alternatives to uncommon items like cocoa nibs.
*Here’s an overview of what you’ll need for each smoothie bag. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe and ingredient list!
tropical smoothie
- Frozen Tropical Fruit Mix: Use any of your favorite tropical fruit blends.
- Frozen cauliflower: Use cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower.
- banana: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are speckled but not yet mushy!
- Mixed seeds: Use whatever seeds you like best and have on hand, such as flax, chia, hemp, or pumpkin seeds.
- Sweetener: Honey, maple syrup, stevia, or any of your favorite natural sweeteners will work.
- Coconut milk: Use liquid coconut milk from the refrigerated area rather than canned coconut milk.
Berry Smoothie
- Frozen mixed berries: Use any combination of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries you like.
- banana: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are speckled but not yet mushy!
- Sliced ​​almonds: Make sure they are raw!
- Sweetener: Again, use honey, maple syrup, stevia, or any of your favorite sweeteners.
- Almond milk: Use vanilla or unsweetened almond milk.
green smoothie
- frozen spinach: Use store-bought frozen spinach or freeze spinach at home.
- Frozen Tropical Fruit Mix: Use any of your favorite tropical fruit blends.
- banana: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are speckled but not yet mushy!
- mixed seeds: Use whatever seeds you like best and have on hand, such as flax, chia, hemp, or pumpkin seeds.
- almond milk: Use vanilla milk or unsweetened almond milk.
Chocolate Mint Smoothie
- banana: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are speckled but not yet mushy!
- frozen mixed berries: Use any combination of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries you like.
- Cocoa powder: Feel free to substitute cocoa powder if you wish.
- Maple syrup: You can also use honey, stevia, or any sweetener you like.
- Mint: Use peppermint extract or a small handful of fresh mint.
- almond milk: Use vanilla milk or unsweetened almond milk.
Chocolate Coconut Smoothie
- banana: For the best flavor and texture, use ripe bananas that are speckled but not yet mushy!
- frozen mixed berries: Use any combination of blackberries, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries you like.
- frozen cauliflower: Use cauliflower florets or riced cauliflower.
- Cocoa powder: Likewise, cocoa powder will work.
- Maple syrup: Honey, stevia or any other sweetener can also be used.
- coconut milk: Use liquid coconut milk from the refrigerated area instead of canned coconut milk.
Adjust ingredients
Feel free to use these smoothie ingredients as a base. Then, adjust the recipe to suit your preferences and dietary needs. For example, you can use more or less sweetener in each smoothie. Alternatively, you can add a spoonful of protein powder to make them more filling.
You can even swap out the nuts for peanut butter or almond butter. Or, use coconut water or milk instead of plant-based milk. There really is no right or wrong way to make every smoothie!
Grocery List for Making All 30 Packs of Frozen Smoothies
skip tropical mix
If the tropical fruit mix at your store contains banana, skip it. Instead, buy 16 ounces of mango, 16 ounces of pineapple, and 16 ounces of strawberries.
How to Assemble Premade Smoothie Packets
- Make smoothie packets: For each individual smoothie flavor, place all ingredients except milk into bag. Then, seal it, flatten the bag, and squeeze out as much air as possible.
- repeat: Continue this process to make a total of 6 individual smoothie packets for each flavor and store the packets in the refrigerator.
- Blend your smoothie: Transfer all ingredients from single smoothie packet to high speed mixer. Add specified milk and beat until creamy, adding more milk as needed. Enjoy now!
Tips for Making and Using Smoothie Packets
- Where should I shop? We recommend purchasing fruit at a large store that offers organic frozen fruit, such as Costco, BJ's, or Trader Joe's. Amazon Fresh also has some good options for bulk fruit.
- Want to reduce waste and save more money? Store your smoothie bags in Reusable freezer safe silicone bags! Then, instead of constantly buying disposable plastic freezer bags, you can just rinse them out and reuse them.
- Want to speed up your preparation time? use bag opener Open the bags and create an assembly line to quickly fill each bag.
- Label and date each smoothie bag using a label and/or marker. This is especially useful when meal prepping to help ensure you know what flavors you're making and that none of the packaging goes bad!
- Got any leftover smoothie? We like to pour leftover smoothies into popsicle molds. You can then enjoy the frozen meal later. Smoothie popsicles are a big hit with the kids! Remember, smoothie bars are best consumed within a few days of making them.
FAQ
Freezer packs will keep for about a month. If you store them much longer than that, the bananas will start to turn brown and you'll know it's time to use them up right away!
Technically, blended smoothies can be frozen for 1-2 days. However, we don't recommend it as the taste and texture may change. Smoothies are best eaten immediately!
As long as you have a high speed blender there is no need! Freezing the fruit will help create a thicker, creamier consistency.
More smoothie bag recipes to try
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Tropical Smoothie (Makes 6 per serving):
- 1 cup 5 ounces frozen tropical fruit mix
- 1/2 cup 2 ounces frozen cauliflower
- 1/2 banana slice
- 1 spoon mixed seeds
- 1 spoon sweetener of choice honey, maple syrup or other
- 1-1/2 cup coconut milk for mixing
Very Berry Smoothie (makes 6 servings):
- 1 cup 5 ounces frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 banana slice
- 1/4 cup sliced ​​almonds
- 1 spoon sweetener of choice honey, maple syrup or other
- 1-1/2 cup cup almond milk for mixing
Green Smoothie (Makes 6 per serving):
- 1 cup 5 ounces frozen spinach
- 1/2 cup 2 ounces frozen tropical fruit mix
- 1/2 banana slice
- 1/4 cup mixed seeds
- 1 cup almond milk for mixing
Chocolate mint (makes 6 each):
- 1 banana slice
- 1 cup 5 ounces frozen mixed berries
- 1 spoon cocoa powder
- 1 spoon maple syrup
- A drop of peppermint extract or a handful of fresh mint
- 1 cup almond milk for mixing
Chocolate Coconut (makes 6 each):
- 1 banana slice
- 1/2 cup 2 ounces frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup 2 ounces frozen cauliflower florets
- 2 spoon cocoa powder
- 1 spoon maple syrup
- 1 cup coconut milk for mixing
To make smoothie freezer packs:
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For each individual smoothie flavor, place all ingredients except almond/coconut milk into a plastic bag, flatten and press out any air from the bag. You can use a straw to suck out the air, but be careful not to do this if you're using cocoa powder.
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Repeat this recipe for a total of 6 smoothies of each flavor. Place in refrigerator until ready to use.
Blend your smoothie:
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Combine all ingredients (including specified milk) in a high-speed blender.
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Beat until creamy, adding additional almond milk if necessary.
- If your store's tropical fruit mix contains bananas, skip it and buy 16 ounces of mango, 16 ounces of pineapple, and 16 ounces of strawberries.
- Freezer packs will keep for about a month. After more than a month, the bananas begin to turn brown. That’s when you’ll know it’s time to use them up!
- Click here to download the complete shopping list.
