Did you know that you can freeze smoothies for later?
One of my favorite ways to start my day is with a smoothie for breakfast. I don’t have time to make them fresh every single morning, so instead, I make a batch over the weekend and freeze them for the week ahead.
Check out this short video to learn how smoothies are packed inside a lunchbox.
Something as simple as having a smoothie ready to go in the freezer can make life just that much easier. That’s one of the reasons MOMables is here for you—to give you ideas and a fresh take on school lunches! Check it out here! You can also sign up for our weekly newsletter for some FREE ideas sent straight to your inbox!
Smoothies are an excellent way to start your day or pack your lunch full of vitamins and antioxidants. Plus, hello! They’re delicious.
So what is the best way to freeze them?
Invest in great freezable containers, like Ball Plastic Freezer Jars. They’re perfect in size and can stack easily in your freezer. Make sure to leave a little room (don’t fill to the rim) because the smoothie will expand a little while freezing.
If you want to enjoy the smoothie at breakfast time, simply stick it in the fridge the night before, or if you’re an early riser like me, you can pull it out of the freezer first thing when you wake in the morning, and it’ll be drinkable by the time you drive to work a few hours later.
I love packing them in my daughter’s lunches because they also act as an “ice pack” for the rest of her lunch cooler. She enjoys it because she feels like she’s getting a special dessert, but it’s actually healthy and nutritious. MOM win!
Be sure to include a straw to drink with. The straw is also great because it can help give the smoothie a nice stir; depending on the ingredients used, they can sometimes separate, and with a quick stir, they will be back to the perfect consistency.
Bust out that blender, and get your smoothie on! Check out our Easy Strawberry Smoothie or Chocolate PB Smoothie recipes to get you started.
MOM tip: Freeze ripened, sliced bananas instead of throwing them out. They’re perfect for smoothies! By using frozen fruits, you don’t need to add ice.
Is it possible to blend most of the ingredients, i.e. the Fruit and then Freeze it into a freezer bag or container? and then when ready to have the smoothie take it out, put it in the blender along with the rest of the ingredients, depending on the smoothie, i.e. almond milk / cayenne pepper / cinnamon or green tea, etc…and blend it up…and drink… or how would you suggest please? I’m a beginner at smoothies and just would like to know the best and easiest way :-) thank you.
This sounds like a great idea! Let me know how it turns out.
I love this idea! Can you use frozen fruit to make the smoothies if you plan to freeze the made smoothies? I always use frozen berries in our smoothies, but I make them daily. If I could make a big batch and freeze them, that would save so much time.
I started freezing my smoothies recently. I made a huge patch and put it into a large container. The next night I took it out and put it in the refrigerator. The following morning I took out the large container, scooped out enough for me to drink for the day into a blender, blended it, and poured it into an empty water bottle for me to drink for breakfast. I then stuck the rest of the large container into the freezer. I have been following that process now for a week. Is that ok? Is this process unsafe? Will it not keep it the smoothie staying fresh? Someone mentioned its better to put it into individual container, because you cant keep freezing the same patch. Please let me know, I am really worried.
You don’t have anything to worry about! As long as the smoothie tastes good, you’re fine. :)
I’m doing a project for my civics course and we’re selling smoothies. Do you think that it would be OK to freeze a large amount of smoothie in a bigger container overnight? Or must it be in a smaller container to freeze? Thanks!
I think a larger container would work!
Do the smoothies discolour once thawed like they do if you leave fresh ones for a little while?
They will stay mostly the same color, if you’re freezing them right after you make them.
Can you freeze smoothies in water bottles?
Hi Linda! I don’t recommend it as it could expand in the freezer.
I love this idea! How long will smoothies last stored in the freezer? Thank you x
Hi, Ali! You can pretty much keep smoothies in the freezer for as long as you want – I would recommend a few weeks. Put them in the fridge the night before you want to drink them.
Thanks for answering this it really helps!
Of course!
Hi, Does freezing the smoothie take away from any nutrients?
from what I have researched, it does not.
Help!!! I literally just made one of your smoothies from your most awesome The Best Homemade Kids Snacks on The Planet book and I only have 2 freezable ball jars. What can I freeze the leftover in?
THANKS!!!
Lisa, you can freeze leftovers in a zip bag but I would not transport to school like that. Just for storage. Enjoy!
Do you freeze smoothies with milk or yogurt in them too? I’d love some recommendations for great, healthy (including veggies) smoothie recipes for my son if you have any. Thanks!
I freeze every smoothie. Feel free to browse our recipe index for more ideas. Enjoy!
I love smoothies with milk, thanks so much for great ideas!
do you use the 8 oz or 16 oz containers?
I use the 8oz containers.
what containers are those?
you can find everything we show in our store.
I didn’t even know that you could freeze a smoothie and still have it taste great. I just assumed it would be watery. Great tip, as always!! xx