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How to Meal Prep Smoothies

Published on 12.24.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Meal prep smoothies are my jam! I love doing smoothie prep in batches so I make one mess at a time and get a week (or month) of ready-to-blend smoothies for my efforts. Today, I'm sharing all my tips and tricks to make smoothies for the week as well as giving you a sample menu and shopping list to get started!

If you love green smoothies AND want to maximize your time and money while making them, then this smoothie prep tutorial is for you! I love buying fresh, in-season produce, yet I don't want it to go bad before I use it all in my daily smoothie.

prepping smoothies

How to Meal Prep Smoothies for a Week

First, gather the following items: measuring cups, quart bags or canning jars (I like wide-mouth jars best!), a permanent marker, your favorite fruit and leafy greens and either my blog or the Daily Blends Smoothie App. These items will make meal prepping smoothies a breeze. Next:

  1. Decide which recipes you'll make for the week and have them on hand. Feel free to use my free 10-Day Smoothie Challenge recipes.
  2. Slice or cut fruit into chunks. You can also cut fruit into smaller pieces and freeze ahead of time on lined baking sheets or use packaged frozen fruit. This helps keep the fruit and leafy greens from freezing together in a large clump, plus the smoothies blend more easily.
  3. Label bag or jar lids with recipe name and date. Be specific. You might also want to include how much of which liquid gets blended with each smoothie pack (to have when you're ready to blend).
  4. Measure out the ingredients and pack into jars or bags. 
  5. Remove as much air as possible from bags and jars when sealing closed. Pack fruit and leafy greens tightly into the jars and screw on the lids.
  6. Place in freezer. Don't pack your bags/containers too tightly together. There should be some air circulation to help the contents to freeze quickly.

When you're ready to use your meal prepped smoothies, remove smoothie pack from freezer. Add liquid base to container or bag (which helps defrost the fruit slightly). You can also thaw for a few minutes on the counter or in warm water. This helps the fruit and greens come out of the container more easily. Pour into blender and blend until smooth.

Prep smoothies for the week, month, or quarter, whichever length of time fits your time and lifestyle (and space!) best. I took the 7-day Smoothie Challenge inside Daily Blends Smoothie App for recipes and prepped for an entire month!

smoothie prep

Tips for Make Ahead Smoothies

  • Pick recipes with similar ingredients and buy in bulk. This saves money and cuts down on the number of ingredients needed.
  • Buy seasonally! Choosing ingredients that are in season (or better yet, local!) also cuts down on cost. Food has the highest nutrition when harvested during its rightful season. Plus, it just tastes better.
  • Help your future self by labeling! Know what that prepped jar needs for the liquid base so that when you are ready to blend, you are prepared.
  • Set aside time to prep. Whether it's on the weekend, Monday morning or Thursday evening, make time for prep. This helps you set yourself up for success.
  • If you don't like to or have time to chop up fresh ingredients then buy frozen! I love getting frozen pineapple and mango from Costco to save myself time. Frozen ingredients are picked at height freshness then flash frozen to preserve as many nutrients as possible.

Have any more tips for meal prepping smoothies? Drop a comment below and let us all know!

meal prep smoothies

Sample Smoothie Prep Menu

If you're looking for some make-ahead smoothie recipes to get started, try out this plan:

  • Beginner's Luck Smoothie
  • Clear Skin Smoothie
  • Mango Spinach Smoothie
  • Vegan Tropical Smoothie
  • Spinach Banana Smoothie
  • Island Green Smoothie
  • Chia Seed Smoothie

For this round of meal prep smoothies, I stuck with tropical smoothies that have similar ingredients so that I can buy in bulk. Here's the shopping list to prep the above seven smoothies:

7.5 cups Spinach3 Bananas
1.5 cups Mango1 Avocado
1 Lemon2 tablespoon Chia Seeds
4 Oranges2.75 cups Coconut Water
3 cups Pineapple2 cups Water

If you want to simplify your shopping list further, swap coconut water for regular water (which you don't need to purchase), and you can meal prep smoothies for a whole week with eight ingredients.

For this list, I would pick up my supplies at Trader Joe's and opt for frozen mango and pineapple, while choosing fresh for the remaining ingredients. Since avocado is only needed in one recipe, I'd just add it into a few other smoothies for a healthy fat boost.

freezing smoothies

Common Questions Around Smoothie Prep

Are smoothies good if you make them the night before?

Yes! While smoothies start to lose some nutrients about 15 minutes after blending, you can definitely blend one the night before. Just give it a good shake before you start to drink.

Can I food prep smoothies?

Yes! Simply add your fruit and veggies and leafy greens to a mason jar or freezer-safe container and freeze! When you're ready to make a smoothie, thaw slightly on the counter then dump into your blender along with the liquid of your choice and any superfood boosts you want and blend. This is a great way to make sure your ingredients don't go bad.

Can you drink a smoothie to replace a meal?

Yes! The key to a meal replacement smoothie is adding in protein and healthy fat. These two components will help you get full and keep you full longer.

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Make Ahead Smoothies

Did you know that you can even freeze already blended smoothies? For real! Make sure you use freezer-safe containers and leave space when filling them, as liquid expands when frozen. Put in the fridge the night before you want to drink, carefully defrost in warm water or just toss it into a cooler if you're taking it with you.

I love smoothie prepping blended smoothies for road trips. They act as ice packs for snacks and are perfectly chilled but defrosted when I'm ready to enjoy them.

 

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Meal Prep Smoothies

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Make smoothies in half the time with my make ahead smoothie prep guide. You can use this process to prep for a day, a week or even a month– depending on how much space you have in your freezer!
Total Time30 minutes
Yields7 smoothies

Equipment

  • freezer

Supplies

  • measuring cups
  • quart bags or canning jars regular or wide-mouth
  • 1 permanent marker
  • your favorite fruit and leafy greens
  • Daily Blends Smoothie App

Instructions

  • Decide which recipes you'll make for the week and have the recipe on hand. Feel free to use my free 10-day smoothie challenge recipes.
  • Slice or cut fruit into chunks. You can also cut fruit into smaller pieces and freeze ahead of time on lined baking sheets or use packaged frozen fruit. This will help keep the fruit and leafy greens from freezing together in a large clump and the smoothies will blend more easily.
  • Label bag and jar lids with recipe name and date. Be specific. You might also want to include how much of which liquid gets blended with each smoothie pack (to have when you're ready to blend).
  • Measure out the ingredients and pack into jars or bags. 
  • Remove as much air as possible from bags and jars when sealing closed. Pack fruit and greens tightly into the jars and screw on the lids.
  • Place in freezer. Don't pack too tightly together. There should be some air circulation to help the contents to freeze quickly.

When ready to use

  • Remove smoothie pack from freezer. Add liquid base to container or bag (which helps defrost the fruit slightly). You can also thaw for a few minutes on the counter or in warm water. The fruit and greens will come out of the jar/bag easier too.
  • Pour into blender and blend until smooth. 

Notes

  • Smoothie packs will keep for several months in the freezer but are the very best quality when used within 2-4 weeks.
  • If hoar frost forms on the fruit and greens, it is still perfectly safe to consume. It can be rinsed off with lukewarm water.
  • Store smoothie packs away from foods with strong odors. Glass jars offer the best protection against odors.
  • Pick smoothie recipes with similar ingredients for bulk purchasing and to save money. 

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Comments

  1. Dr.V

    March 19, 2022 at 9:23 am

    5 stars
    I freeze in REGULAR mouth jars with plastic lids. In the morning, I add whatever liquid needed, and screw it directly to my blender base! Then I top it with one of those straw drinking lids and off I go! Now I only need to clean the blade base and I'm all ready for the next day. Freshly blended, and less things to wash!
    I could never do daily smoothies without freezer prep. Thanks for the motivation!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 19, 2022 at 10:03 pm

      Sounds like you've got your method down!! Way to go! I'm always so much more likely to drink my daily smoothie if it's already prepped and ready for me.

  2. Valerie Rodriguez

    February 02, 2022 at 10:53 am

    5 stars
    This is super important for first time SGS Rawkstars! I hate buying produce and then have to discard it because I didn't use it quickly enough. I usually print out the recipes and cut out the instructions with the name of the smoothie and put it in the quart bag with my ingredients. That way I know exactly which pack to pull out when I am ready to BLEND!
    I pack the greens in a sandwich baggie and fruits in a separate sandwich baggie. That way I can blend the greens first and then add fruits and extras in my second blend. Thanks for making your instructions and prep guides so detailed - it makes getting ready for the week much easier! Especially the shopping list! Love it! - Valerie

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 02, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Such great ideas for more smoothie pack inspo Valerie!!! Love the ability to blend greens separately, since many blenders need that step to get it smooth. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  3. Lisa Hendrix

    January 10, 2022 at 11:24 am

    5 stars
    Beginner’s Luck smoothie is one of my favorites. I use coconut water instead of plain water to add to the tropical feeling the pineapple brings! Day one is off to a great start!

    Reply
    • Rashida

      March 07, 2022 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is a terrific idea, Lisa. I was born in the Kenya and have been living in cold Canada (in various cities since 1974). We used to drink fresh coconut, mango and sugar cane juices among others. We can get fresh tropical fruits only during summer months so canned coconut juice will work for me. Thanks for the tip.

  4. Lea M.

    January 09, 2022 at 12:47 am

    5 stars
    Great article. Great tips. I feel prepared for the challenge ahead while saving time. Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Pam Sailor

    August 09, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Hello,
    Make ahead - wonderful!
    Can you freeze the fax seed, protein powder along with other ingredients?
    Thank you!

    Reply
  6. LEROY V MONROE

    March 22, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I enjoy carrot juice too! Can I use carrot juice/beet juice combination made in the PM, then use the juice as a base to a blended Green Smoothie in the AM?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2021 at 10:01 pm

      Love this question, Leroy! You can totally use any liquid base you prefer for your smoothies! Just keep in mind that adding juice will up the sugar content of your smoothie if that's something you're needing to watch out for.

  7. Lucky

    March 18, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Hi there,

    I have a recipe with lettuce, spinach, green apple, almond butter and coconot water, could I put everything together in a bag when I am doing the prep time? I was wondering if the apple will go brown?

    Thanks a lot

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 22, 2021 at 9:45 pm

      You can totally prep ahead and freeze all but your coconut water in a freezer-safe bag or jar! The coconut water (or any liquid) should be added in when blending. The apple could be tossed with a little bit of lemon juice before freezing to prevent it from turning brown.

  8. LINDA BURNETTE

    January 12, 2021 at 9:43 pm

    Hello, I love your videos and I’m so ready to start. The plant concept is right on time. What size mason jars do you use? I want to purchase before I start the challenge. Thx...Linda

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 13, 2021 at 8:52 am

      Awesome Linda! We used pint sized, wide mouth mason jars for this make ahead smoothie prep. 🙂

  9. Mandy

    August 25, 2020 at 10:20 am

    I have a history of kidney stones and have been told to eat foods that are low in oxalate. Do you have suggestions for greens to use instead of spinach? Spinach is very high in oxalate. I know kale is good but just wanted other suggestions. I’m excited to start my smoothie journey!
    Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      August 25, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Hi Mandy,

      Kale, lettuce, broccoli, and cauliflower are some of our favorite low-oxalate veggies to blend with. Have you tried cauliflower? If you haven't, make sure and freeze it beforehand. It creates a really mild flavor and makes your smoothie super creamy. Here's one of my favorite recipes:

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/smoothie-recipes-for-kids

  10. Rudi

    June 29, 2020 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Hi
    Thank you so much for these lovely ideas. I just love it.
    It is never wasted
    Joy
    Rudi

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 29, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      You're welcome! 🙂

  11. Njideka samuel theresa

    March 28, 2020 at 2:02 am

    I am really feeling great since monday I started. My cloths fit now and more energy. Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 28, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Awesome, Njideka! Love to hear this. 😀

  12. Jen Hansard

    July 16, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    I have used this prep guide SOOO many times to get my smoothies ready for the week. Its really does make a big different in having a daily smoothie when you prep it ahead like this!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      July 17, 2019 at 11:57 am

      Yay! Prepping is the key to success!!!

  13. Rashida Fogel

    March 18, 2019 at 9:09 pm

    Day 1 was great as usual. Just love love love your smoothies. I have a couple of recipes of my own that |'ve tried and they taste oh so good. Can we use Almond or Cashew Unsweetened Milk which is only 30 cal. per cup? I've used Almond Milk before and the smoothies comes out great. I have a friend who's an ex-classmate of mine. For decades since we were in Grade 1, she's been heavy. I'm trying to get her into drinking your smoothies. Wish me luck.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 19, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Hey Rashida,

      Yes you can totally add in some almond or cashew milk to this recipe! We want you to make this work for you so if you feel that it needs something extra to get you excited, then go for it!!

      That is so awesome you are sharing the smoothie love with your friends. Kale yeah!!

  14. Jerry

    December 26, 2018 at 12:30 pm

    Day 1 tasted great but very cold for winter months can I use warm water or do you have any other suggestions. Thanks

    Reply
    • KARTIK BHATIA

      January 09, 2019 at 12:41 am

      Refreshing and nourishing

  15. Renee

    August 27, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    I started today and although it looks kind of gross, it tastes SO good! It’s refreshing! What do you think about adding low-fat yogurt? Not tgisxwwwk but thinking future! I’m sticking to your plan this week!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      August 28, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Isn't it crazy how something can look not so pretty yet taste delicious?! I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe. We like to stay away from dairy products. If you are wanting to make the smoothie more filling you can add some chia seeds or oats to your smoothie! Here is a great article on that.

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie

  16. martine noel

    August 27, 2018 at 8:42 am

    day 1 is a great one , I love the taste ... I noticed makes enough for 2 smoothies , I guess I am drinking till lunch

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      August 27, 2018 at 12:39 pm

      So happy you enjoyed the recipe! We cannot wait for you to taste the other 6 days!! 🙂

  17. Robin King

    March 26, 2018 at 7:00 am

    I have a low budget No budget ,Don't my husband being out if work since August due to a accident, however I need a blender, what do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 26, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Hi Robin,

      There are plenty of blenders for every budget! My first blender was a super cheap estate sale find! You can find our favorite blenders, at every price point here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/blenders-for-smoothies

      And if you can't afford a super-powered blender. That's totally ok! Check out our blending tips here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/perfect-blend

    • Reese

      July 20, 2018 at 8:32 am

      I was pleasantly surprised. Love it

  18. Denise Cenicola

    February 19, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    Great Info!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 20, 2018 at 11:16 pm

      Thanks Denise!

  19. Heidi

    January 26, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    The link for the green smoothie recipe cards isn't working.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      January 30, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Hi Heidi,

      Good catch! I need to update that! We don't offer green smoothie recipe cards anymore. Want even more recipes? Make sure + check out our app here! 100s of green smoothie recipes, tips + challenges at your finger tips!!

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/app

    • Melissa

      April 30, 2018 at 5:13 pm

      Bummer. I've been looking around for a while on here to figure out where to get the cards from! Sad they don't exist, I'd much prefer them to something digital!

  20. Evelyn Truesdale

    November 14, 2017 at 11:53 am

    I see the kale recipes remove the stems are these of no food value. Thanks and also for the recipes plus other info.

    God bless, Evelyn

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 15, 2017 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Evelyn,

      When it comes to green smoothies we usually suggest removing the stems as they can be bitter + tough on your blender.

  21. moira

    March 12, 2017 at 11:07 pm

    what do you think of adding peanut butter, coconut milk or cream,cinnamon ,and herbs to your smoothies I think i would like the idea

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      March 13, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Hi Moira,

      Those all sound like great ideas!! The peanut butter and coconut milk will add protein + healthy fats to your green smoothie. While the cinnamon + herbs add tons of extra nutrition + often detoxing benefits!

      Rawk on!

  22. Stephanie Bettis

    February 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    Can I make them Sunday and refrigerate them for the week?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      March 02, 2017 at 4:02 am

      Hi Stephanie,

      Want to blend your smoothie ahead of time? Our recipes will keep in your refrigerator for up to two days in an airtight container. Adding a small amount of lemon juice will help preserve all of their green goodness!!

      If you want to blend everything on Sunday. You can freeze your blended smoothie. Then simply thaw in the refrigerator the night before. You will notice some separation. But don't worry, that's simply because our recipes are free of any yucky additives or stabilizers. Simply give your smoothie a quick shake and you're ready to go!

  23. Brittanie

    February 26, 2017 at 4:09 pm

    If you freeze the greens with the fruit, do you then need to separate the greens to blend them with liquid first? Or just throw it all in together.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      February 27, 2017 at 4:10 am

      Hi Brittanie,

      Great question! And it really depends on the power of your blender. Have a rawkstar blender like Vitamix or Blendtec, then there's no reason to blend your greens first. But if your blender needs a little help breaking down those leafy greens, we'd suggest freezing them separately from your other ingredients. Here's our tips for blending leafy greens all on their own!

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/freeze-leafy-greens

  24. Nanette

    February 17, 2017 at 7:39 am

    question: Can I mix smoothie in the morning, pack with ice block and consume for lunch. How long are they considered fresh?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      February 20, 2017 at 3:50 am

      Hi Nanette,

      You definitely can! As long as you're keeping your green smoothie chilled, it will keep for up to two days in an air tight container. Because our recipes are free of any yucky additives or preservatives, you may notice some separation. Simply give your smoothie a quick shake + you're ready to enjoy!

      Cheers!

    • Citra Cininta

      November 07, 2017 at 3:31 am

      I dont have blender like vitamix, but I have hurom slow juicer. What do you think about it?

    • Simple Green Smoothies

      November 08, 2017 at 9:16 am

      Hi Citra,

      While I definitely think our recipes would make amazing juices! Personally, we're all about blending over juicing. While both have their health benefits - when juicing, you're missing a major nutrient boost from the fiber. Learn more about the difference between juicing + blending here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/juicing-vs-blending-whats-the-difference

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/juicing-vs-blending-whats-the-difference

  25. Michelle

    January 29, 2017 at 9:52 am

    What size mason jars do you recommend?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 30, 2017 at 4:27 am

      Hi Michelle,

      I like to reach for the 32oz wide mouth jars. We also suggest ensuring that your mason jars are freezer safe!

  26. Patricia Carter

    January 29, 2017 at 7:54 am

    Went to Barnes & Noble's. Browse through a lot of smoothies books and choose yours . So I am doing the 10 day Smoothies. So far so good, want to do the Book first ! On the 3rd day , ty!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 30, 2017 at 4:28 am

      Hi Patricia,

      YAY!! Thank you so much for your support! Make sure + check back in with us at the end of your 10-Day Kickstart!

  27. Patsy garcia

    January 27, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I need too have some kind sweet in my smoothie.but need fiber.Dr told me. I need fiber. Diverticulosis.do any one knows .what is the best.?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 30, 2017 at 4:31 am

      Hi Patsy,

      Need fiber + something sweet? Look no further than our green smoothies!! The leafy greens are a great source of fiber + the fruit in our recipes make them extra sweet + delicious.

      Need a little extra sweet?

      Check out our favorite natural sweeteners here...

  28. Mari Harper

    January 19, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Do you ever blend your smoothie ahead of time and freeze? If so does it taste and thaw ok?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 21, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Hi Mari,

      You definitely can! Simply thaw your smoothie in the refrigerator the night before you're ready to enjoy. Notice some separation? No worries. Our smoothies are free of any yucky additives or stabilizers, so give your smoothie a quick shake before enjoying.

  29. Maxine

    January 15, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Sorry, I just answered my own question. Love this thread!!

    Reply
  30. Maxine

    January 15, 2017 at 10:30 am

    How do you get the frozen fruit and greens out of the jar when it is all frozen together to save time?

    Reply
    • Mari Harper

      January 19, 2017 at 11:16 am

      I take my jars out and run them under warm water and then leave them out while i'm getting ready for work. When I get ready to make my smoothie it usually pours right out, if not I just take a spoon and pry it out.

  31. ellen

    January 12, 2017 at 12:14 pm

    Hi. do you ever put the whole fruit including the peel in your smoothies such as orange lemons or watermelon. id so is there any whole fruit you would not use.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 13, 2017 at 7:03 am

      Hi Ellen,

      We do! Fruit peels are super nutritious + add great fiber and flavor to your green smoothie. Learn more about the peels we add, and how to add them here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/peel-fruit

  32. Dana

    January 05, 2017 at 6:59 am

    Quick question. If I use wide mouth freezer jars for this, would I be able to take them from the freezer, and add liquid to it, and then blend with a stick blender? I have a pretty high powered stick blender. Just curious if anyone had tried it.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 11, 2017 at 7:55 am

      Hi Dana,

      This could be a great option. I'd suggest checking with the stick blender manufacturer to ensure blending is glass is an ok and safe option.

  33. Linda

    January 05, 2017 at 6:58 am

    Can we put Mason jars in freezer?

    Reply
    • Jeannie Rodbell

      January 05, 2017 at 9:12 am

      Yes you can put them in the freezer. Just leave a little room. I use them all the time for smoothies and bone broth.

    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 11, 2017 at 7:54 am

      Hi Linda,

      You can! Just make sure that your mason jars are freezer safe. I've found the wide-mouth jars are often freezer safe, and perfect for prepping green smoothies!

  34. Xenia

    January 04, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Hey peeps! I'm attempting smoothie prep for the first time and am excited about the idea of my morning smoothie taking less time but I am also reluctant. Maybe this has been asked before, but could having all of the ingredients frozen, especially the leafy greens, affect the nutritional value of the smoothie? I can't help but want to keep my fresh ingredients fresh, and my frozen frozen.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 11, 2017 at 7:08 am

      Hi Xenia,

      Thanks for reaching out! We're so excited to have you join us. Worried about losing your nutritional value? Don't be, freezing your leafy greens, veggies + fruits is like hitting the pause button, storing all of those yummy nutrients!

  35. Anne Lee

    January 02, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    Started 10 day smoothie cleanse Nov 1/16 and lost 8 lbs. Switched to modified cleanse until Christmas and total loss was 12 lbs...2.5 " from my waist!!!!
    I celebrated Christmas "carefully" with the intention of continuing with the smoothies. The big thing I notice is how much better I feel and how much more energy I have when drinking these smoothies and I plan to continue to drinking them indefinitely along with one "clean" meal a day.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 04, 2017 at 9:34 am

      Hi Anne,

      YAY! Cheers to health, happiness + leafy greens! We're so excited to have you blendin' with us! Want to take it up a notch? Check out our meal plans here!

      https://shop.simplegreensmoothies.com/

  36. Ruth

    January 02, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I blend entire recipe ( greens & fruit & nuts) with enough of preferred liquid to blend; then I pour into ice cube trays, freeze, then bag correct amount for one green smoothie into quart freezer bag. I take out of freezer & store in refrig overnight to thaw. Blend for green smoothie in the morning. Is this procedure good for maintaining the nutrients?

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 04, 2017 at 9:37 am

      Hi Ruth,

      This is a great option! We love hearing about new ways to prep your green smoothie, and freezing is a great way to preserve all of their green goodness!

  37. Sara

    January 01, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Better to batch freeze like fruits/veg, then sort into individual smoothies. It won't be a brick that has to thaw first:

    1. Coat a baking sheet with coconut, hemp, etc. oil
    2. Place cut ripe fruits/veg as one layer on sheet (one sheet of ripe bananas, one sheet of fresh blackberries, etc.) Freeze!
    3. When frozen, store together (temporarily)
    4. Repeat until all fresh fruits/veg are frozen
    5. Sort into bags for individual smoothies.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 04, 2017 at 9:43 am

      Hi Sara,

      Thanks for sharing! I usually batch freeze my ingredients before bagging them into my smoothie packs. Like you said, it helps prevent them from freezing together + makes blending super easy!

  38. Vivi

    December 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

    Love this amazing idea...how did I not twig to it sooner. One of the reasons I stopped with the morning green juice was the nuisance of cleaning, cutting, prepping the various ingredients and then washing the Magic Bullet parts! Now things will change....any advice on using cranberries?!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 04, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Hi Vivi,

      We love blendin' with cranberries! Hello, antioxidants!! We simply add the cranberries, liquid base, + leafy greens to our blender first. Once blended to a juice consistency, add your remaining ingredients!

  39. Cindy

    December 29, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Thanks for the tips for smoothie prep. I really needed this. Lately I have been on holiday mode lacking energy and no motivation. This will definitely help me get through to the New Year with more positivity.

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      January 04, 2017 at 9:51 am

      Hi Cindy,

      YAY! We hope our prep tips help blending green smoothies a habit you'll keep all-year long!

  40. Dixie Helm

    December 22, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    Yay! Glad to get started back up. Did about a year with you gals of a smoothie a day. But slacked off after the cold weather hit.So Im glad to start again.Thanks from Texas

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      December 26, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Hi Dixie,

      YAY! We're so excited to have you back + blendin' with us! Worried the cold weather may deter you from rawking out with us, again? Check out our favorite warm smoothie recipes, perfect for any chilly Texas days.

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/?s=warm+smoothie

  41. Lucy Chen

    December 10, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Thank you for the tips of freezing the veges and fruits in jars and prepare a bunch in advance!

    Not only will this makes it easier to blend (which I do every day already), it helps save some veges that would otherwise go bad.

    Reply
  42. Lenee

    December 05, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Brand new smoothie gal here...Thanks for the awesome tips! I am so excited I found this awesome team!

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      December 13, 2016 at 7:25 am

      Hi Lenee,

      YAY! We're so excited you found us in this busy digital world! Reach out with any questions!

  43. M.C.

    November 12, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Upon opening my first article from you smoothie queens, it showed me how simple it is prepare 4 smoothies in advance, rather than just one. Simple, but effective.
    tx. tips

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      November 14, 2016 at 5:41 pm

      Rawk on, M.C.!!

  44. Kimone

    October 28, 2016 at 8:46 am

    Can the green smoothie help you lose weight

    Reply
    • SGS Rawkstar

      October 31, 2016 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Kimone,

      While our number one goal here isn't weight loss, it can be a happy accident. Our co-founder Jadah met her weight loss goals by replacing one meal with a green smoothie. Learn more about her story here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/about

      You can replace up to two meals with a green smoothie. We suggest adding protein + healthy fats to ensure you're fueling your body with a complete meal. Learn more about our favorite meal replacement booster combos here...

      https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie

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