Healthy Fats Smoothie Cubes to Make Any Blend Creamier

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Adding healthy fats to your smoothies is one of the easiest ways to stay full, satisfied, and energized longer. These healthy fats smoothie cubes are my go-to freezer staple when a smoothie needs a little more staying power.

You could freeze plain full-fat coconut milk. I’ve done that. But I wanted these cubes to work harder for me.

So I added two more plant-based healthy fats to turn them into the ultimate smoothie booster. They’re creamy, neutral in flavor, and blend beautifully into just about any smoothie.

Two coconut halves filled with smoothie cubes, displayed on a counter alongside additional coconuts, coconut flakes, and cashews.

Why Add Healthy Fats to Smoothies?

Healthy fats play an important role in a balanced, plant-based diet. They add richness and keep you satisfied.

When I add fat to smoothie recipes, I notice:

Longer-lasting energy
Better satiety between meals
Creamier texture without added sugar

Smoothie cubes make that habit effortless. Just grab one or two from the freezer and blend.

It's free!

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Healthy Fats Smoothie Cubes Ingredients: Full-fat coconut milk, raw cashews, MCT oil

Ingredients You’ll Need

You could just freeze ice cube trays of full-fat coconut milk yet I want these to work harder for me, so I added 2 other ingredients to make them the ultimate smoothie booster:

Raw cashews are technically a seed, not a nut. They’re rich in unsaturated fats and add natural creaminess without overpowering your smoothie’s flavor.
Coconut milk contains natural fats and antioxidants. It creates a smooth, rich base that freezes well and blends quickly. The best coconut milk brands for smoothies are Thai Kitchen and 365 Organic.
MCT oil is derived from coconut oil and contains medium-chain triglycerides. These fats are a quick source of energy and blend into smoothies easily. Try adding a squirt to my healthy fats smoothie.

Two ice cube trays filled with freshly frozen healthy fats smoothie cubes.

How to Make Healthy Fats Smoothie Cubes

With my busy life, I like easy. This recipe delivers! These smoothie cubes are super easy to make and store. Here’s how I make mine:

Pulse raw cashews in a blender about 10 times until the cashews are finely ground. Doing this before adding the other ingredients helps to break them down more before fulling blending for a smoother result.
Add coconut milk and MCT oil. Blend again until smooth and creamy. This should make about four cups of liquid. If you can’t get it creamy, you might need to invest in one of my recommended blenders for smoothies.
Fill two, 16-well standard ice cube trays with the blender contents. Gently rap the filled trays on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Place flatly in the freezer for several hours or up to overnight.
Remove the cubes from the trays and store them in freezer-safe bags for up to six months.
To use, add one cube per serving of smoothie when you are ready to blend the ingredients.

Make-Ahead Smoothie Prep

I love anything that makes healthy choices easier, and freezer prep does exactly that. These coconut smoothie cubes take minutes to make and save you time all week long.

If you already prep smoothie packs, toss a smoothie cube into each bag before freezing. Future you will be very thankful.

How to Use Healthy Fats Smoothie Cubes

These cubes are intentionally neutral, so they work with almost any smoothie combo. Try adding:

1 cube to fruit smoothies or a green smoothies
2 cubes to a post-workout smoothie
1 cube to a low-calorie smoothie that needs more staying power

They’re especially helpful during busy mornings when you want nourishment without extra prep.

Coconut halves filled with smoothie cubes, displayed on a counter with additional coconuts, coconut flakes, and cashews.

More Smoothie Cube Recipes

As I said before, I love making easy smoothie boosters to add as needed to my daily beverage. You can make a few of these recipes and store them to have on hand whenever you need them.

Fiber smoothie cubes: Chocolate-flavored fiber boosters.
Anti-inflammatory blender bombs: Veggie-packed cubes you can add to any smoothie.
Antioxidant smoothie cubes: As many antioxidants as I can fit into a cube.
Electrolyte cubes: Natural energy replacements great for post-workout smoothies.
Alkaline smoothie cubes: A variety of green vegetables all in one place.
Frozen immunity cubes: A better way to boost vitamin C.
Elderberry smoothie cubes: A deep purple, berry-flavored blend to include in smoothies.

With these recipes, you’ve got a whole rainbow of nutrients packed with vitamins and minerals. Use food to your benefit!

Common Questions

What are coconut cubes?

Coconut cubes are frozen ice cubes full of full-fat coconut milk, cashews and MCT oil. They are an easy way to add healthy fat and nutrients to smoothies to help your body break down the smoothie ingredients for long-lasting energy.

How do you make frozen coconut cream cubes?

It’s so easy to make frozen coconut cream cubes! My cubes blend full-fat coconut milk, raw cashews and MCT oil until creamy and smooth. Then pour the contents into ice cube trays and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cubes into a freezer-safe bag and pull 1-2 out to add to smoothies as you want a healthy fat boost.

Is coconut cream the same as coconut milk?

When you open canned coconut milk you’ll notice there is a thick top layer of cream, then milky liquid at the bottom. Shake or stir up the contents to combine and have coconut milk. Coconut cream is just that top layer without the liquid at the bottom of the can. It’s not really “drinkable” but can be used in place of full-fat coconut milk in a variety of recipes.

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