Frozen Smoothie Packs

Smoothies are a parents dream to get fruit and veggie servings in! These make ahead Frozen Smoothie Packs are a genius way to be on top of your morning game. These 6 delicious frozen smoothie pack recipes will stay good in your freezer for up to 3 months and take less than a minute to blend up on crazy mornings!

DIY Frozen Smoothie Packs

Making your own frozen smoothie packs at home is the best thing you will do if you love smoothies! You can buy ingredients in bulk which saves a ton of money, and it’s a great way to use produce that might be on its way out. Strawberries a bit too soft? No problem – throw them in a frozen smoothie pack. Bananas getting too brown? Those are the perfect fruit for a smoothie because brown bananas are super sweet.

Making a smoothie with a frozen smoothie pack is so convenient on busy mornings, that it is absolutely worth a few extra minutes to assemble these packs ahead of time. So let’s go!

Ingredients Needed to Make Frozen Smoothie Packs

These 6 healthy smoothie recipes are packed with fruits and veggies to help your kids (and you!) easily get your servings and start your day right with a boost of nutrients first thing.

Tropical Green Smoothie

This smoothie has so many yummy fruits that its like a flavor explosion in your mouth! Its light and refreshing and packed with nutrition.

• spinach – I like to buy the big bag from Costco for my smoothie packs
• banana – you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time
• greek yogurt – fill a silicone ice cube tray with greek yogurt and freeze. Pop out individual cubest to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• mango – use fresh or frozen
• pineapple – use fresh, frozen or even canned
• strawberries – use fresh or frozen
• Liquid for making: water

Yield: ~2 cups

Green Peach Smoothie

This smoothie is one of our very favorite green smoothies. Sweet bananas and tangy peaches make this a hit with kids!

• spinach – I like to buy the big bag from Costco for my smoothie packs
• banana – you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time (the riper the better imo)
• peaches – use fresh, frozen or even canned
• greek yogurt – fill a silicone ice cube tray with greek yogurt and freeze. Pop out individual cubes to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• Liquid for making: milk

Yield: ~2 cups

Cherry Pineapple Smoothie

Cherries gives this smoothie a bright pink color and that delicious cherry flavor. Combined with pineapple and orange, it is super citrusy and sooooo good.

• cherries – use fresh or frozen
• pineapple – use fresh, frozen or even canned
• banana – you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time (the riper the better imo)
• greek yogurt – fill a silicone ice cube tray with greek yogurt and freeze. Pop out individual cubest to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• Liquid for making: orange juice

Yield: ~2 cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

This creamy protein smoothie tastes like a milkshake, but is packed with protein and healthy fats!

• tofu – you can use soft or firm in this recipe
• peanut butter – fill a silicone ice cube tray with peanut butter and freeze. Pop out individual cubes to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• chia seeds – add protein and fiber to your smoothie
• cocoa powder – I recommend unsweetened
• honey – adds sweetness to your smoothie
• Liquid for making: milk

Yield: ~ 1 1/2 cups

Orange Julius

This classic sweet smoothie is delicious but has way more nutrition and a lot less sugar than the kind you can buy at the mall!

• greek yogurt – fill a silicone ice cube tray with greek yogurt and freeze. Pop out individual cubest to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• banana – you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time (the riper the better imo)
• honey – adds sweetness to your smoothie
• orange zest – makes this smoothie fresh and bright
• orange – peel and section into individual sections for easier blending later
• Liquid for making: vanilla and orange juice

Yield: ~ 2 cups

Pear Protein Smoothie

So sweet and creamy, this smoothie is one of our very favorite to make smoothie packs with!

• banana – you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time (the riper the better imo)
• pear – sliced
• spinach – I like to buy the big bag from Costco for my smoothie packs
• peanut butter – fill a silicone ice cube tray with almond butter and freeze. Pop out individual cubes to put in your smoothie packs for way less mess. The ice cube tray I recommend holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons per cube.
• Liquid for making: Unsweetened almond milk

Yield: ~ 2 cups

6 Healthy Frozen Smoothie Pack Recipes

These smoothie recipes are some of my very favorite for smoothie packs. They freeze well, are kid-approved and give a lot of variety in your smoothie choices. They all taste very different and include different fruits to help expose your kids to different flavors. I have so many other smoothie recipes on my site, but these are the best to start with!

Best Supplies For Making Frozen Smoothie Packs

You don’t need a lot of supplies to make these frozen smoothie packs, but I have found there are a few things to have that make it easier. I’ll also give options for bags to store your smoothie packs in other that single-use plastic.

Containers/Bags: I love reusable bags like Ziptop and Stasher. They are definitely more expensive, and so if you aren’t ready to invest in those, here are some other options:

• Single-use ziploc bags – if you are just using these for smoothie packs, you can actually reuse them! When you are ready to make your smoothie, empty the contents of your bag into your blender, rinse and reuse!
• Glass mason jars – pint size mason jars are a great size for an individual smoothie. They freeze well and are airtight. The downside is they take a lot of freezer space and it can be difficult to remove the smoothie ingredients because they can stick to the glass.
• Freezer Deli Containers – these stack well and are pliable to get your smoothie ingredients out easier.
• Reusable Silicone Bags – these are a non-branded silicone bag that is much less expensive than other brands. They stand up on their own which makes filling them really easy!

Ice Cube Tray

I like to use an ice cube tray to freeze add-ins like nut butters, Greek yogurt, and even honey. My favorite silicone ice cube tray is pictured below. Each cube holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons and inverts easily to pop out whatever is inside!

Baggy Rack Stand

A baggy rack stand is definitely not necessary, but if you are filling bags that don’t stand up on their own, a rack stand makes it so much faster because you can use both stands and the contents are much less likely to spill out. My favorite one is available on Amazon here.

How to Make Frozen Smoothie Packs

1. Buy Ingredients. I recommend buying in bulk if you can. Places like Costco or Sam’s club typically sell frozen fruit for a better price that other grocery stores in smaller packages. I have also found Trader Joe’s to be a good place to buy frozen fruit.
2. Portion Smoothie Ingredients into Containers. Decide what type of container you are going to use for your smoothie packs and portion ingredients based on how many servings you want each pack to hold. Add everything but the liquid in each recipe.
3. Flatten and Remove Air. If you are using bags for your smoothie pags, try to flatten them out and remove as much air as possible. This will help them fit better in your freezer and also keep them fresh longer.
4. Label. Label each smoothie pack with a sharpie. Write the recipe name and also how much liquid to add when you are ready to make the smoothie.
5. Freeze. Lay flat in your freezer and freeze up to 3 months before making.

Making Smoothies from Your Frozen Smoothie Packs

When you are ready, add the liquid portion of the smoothie recipe to a blender as well as the contents of one smoothie pack. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid, if needed for desired consistency. Enjoy your smoothie in peace without the stress of a mess or getting all of the ingredients out and putting them away!

More of Our Favorite Smoothie Recipes to Make Into Smoothie Packs

• Anti-Flu Super Smoothie – boost your immune system with this smoothie full of powerful antioxidants.
• Power Gold Smoothie – Our Power Gold Smoothie Recipe gets a gold medal for a breakfast smoothie because it will provide your kids not only with Vitamin A, but lots of antioxidant power with Vitamin C, B6, Magnesium, and fiber!
• Blueberry Coconut Smoothie – Tangy blueberries with creamy coconut milk make this smoothie a dreamy breakfast!