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Let’s be honest: some mornings you’re lucky if you remember to put on deodorant, let alone whip up a fresh and nourishing green smoothie from scratch. That’s why frozen meal prep smoothie packs are my secret weapon. I’m talking about prepped, stored in the freezer, ready-to-blend smoothies to save your time, sanity, and sad spinach from dying a slow death in your fridge.
If you love smoothies but hate daily messes, wasted produce, or chopping pineapple at 7am (who doesn’t?), follow along. Your future self is gonna love you for this!
Benefits of Meal Prep Smoothies
Smoothie prep doesn’t have to be complicated or chaotic. All you need are a few tools—measuring cups, wide-mouth mason jars or freezer bags, a Sharpie, your favorite fruits and greens, and a handful of go-to smoothie recipes. Stick with a few tasty recipes with overlapping ingredients so you’re not buying out the entire produce aisle. Cut your mango into chunks (frozen mango or pineapple works great), and label each jar or bag with the recipe name and what liquid to add later—because let’s be real, you won’t remember.
- Smoothie prep packs save you a ton of time. No more chopping, measuring, or searching your fridge for ingredients every morning—just grab a pack, blend, and go. It makes busy mornings feel way more manageable.
- They also help you save money. When you prep in bulk, you can buy produce in larger quantities (especially at places like Costco or Sam’s Club) and use it before it goes bad. That means less food waste and more bang for your buck.
- Freezing ingredients also keeps produce from spoiling, especially those leafy greens or delicate fruits that always seem to wilt before you get to them. Smoothie packs help cut down on food waste significantly.
- They reduce decision fatigue, too. You don’t have to think about what to make each day or worry about having all the ingredients on hand. Just grab, blend, and you’re good to go.
- And finally, they make it easier to stick with healthy habits. When something is convenient, you’re more likely to follow through. Smoothie prep packs take away the excuses and make consistency a whole lot easier.
Recipes for Frozen Smoothie Packs
Decide which recipes you’ll make for the week and have them on hand. I’ve included 7 green smoothie recipes I recommend starting with below— and I’ve even made you a grocery list. If you don’t just want green smoothies, check out the Smoothie Challenge recipes and grocery list to smoothie prep the rainbow.
Frozen Meal Prep Smoothie Packs
Ingredients
- 5 cups spinach
- 2 cups kale
- 3 bananas
- 3 oranges
- 2 cups mango
- 2 ½ cups pineapple
- 2 cups strawberries
Instructions
- 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 you will need to add before blending since we do NOT add liquid to smoothie packs.
- 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 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.
Equipment
- freezer
- measuring cups
- quart sized jars or bags
- permanent marker
Video
Notes
- Smoothie packs will keep for several months in the freezer but are the very best quality when used within 2-4 weeks.
- This sample prep guide uses naturally sweeter fruits. To lower the natural sugar in a smoothie, swap 1 banana with 1/2 an avocado.
- 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.
Nutrition
Make-Ahead Smoothie Tips
I don’t love spending my weekends in the kitchen. I’d rather be outside, yet I also know when I don’t prep my smoothies, I either skip them completely or end up with a waffle in the toaster… or driving through Starbucks for an overpriced breakfast. That’s why I swear by smoothie prep. It’s one big mess, one time—and then the rest of the week, I’ve got delicious, nourishing smoothies ready to go with zero chaos. Total game-changer. Here’s how to make it even easier:
- Buy frozen if you hate chopping. I get frozen pineapple, blueberries, strawberries and mango at Costco and never look back.
- Label your jars. Future you will not remember if it’s “Mango Spinach Smoothie” or “Best Green Smoothie.”
- Set a time that works for you. Don’t stress if it’s not Sunday. Monday night, Friday morning, whatever—just pick a window and roll with it.
- Batch it like a boss. Make a week or a month of smoothie packs at one time. Trust me—you’ll never regret having a freezer full of grab-and-blend options when life gets chaotic.
Costco Frozen Smoothie Packs Demo
If you’ve got freezer space and want to save money, watch my video below making 36 frozen smoothie packs for $48 using Costco produce. Watch it if you want to see exactly how I made a month of smoothies with a $50 Costco haul, using mostly organic ingredients. This is a smart way to stock your freezer, save money, and never skip your daily smoothie again. Here’s the bulk grocery list to do this:
- Organic Power Greens: $5.99 (24 oz)
- Organic Spinach: $3.89 (32 oz)
- Oranges: $13.99 for 24 (needed 20)
- Organic Bananas: $1.99 for 8 bananas
- Frozen Pineapple: $7.99 (80 oz bag)
- Fresh Mangoes: $4.49 for 6
- Organic Frozen Strawberries: $9.99 (64 oz)
How to Use Frozen Smoothie Packs
When you’re ready to use your meal prep smoothie pack, remove 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 fridge overnight. This helps the fruit and veggies come out of the container more easily. Pour into a high-speed blender for smoothies and blend until smooth.
Common Questions
Smoothie packs can last up to 3 months in the freezer when stored properly in airtight bags or containers. For best taste and texture, aim to use them within 4–6 weeks.
Yes! You can add things like chia seeds, cashews, flax, spirulina, or protein powder directly to the pack. Just be sure to label it so you know what’s already in there.
Not necessarily. You can blend smoothie packs straight from frozen if you have a high-speed blender. Otherwise, let the pack sit out for 5–10 minutes or run it under warm water to loosen it up.
Wide-mouth mason jars and quart-size freezer-safe bags (silicone or Ziplock) work great. Bags save space, while jars are reusable and eco-friendly—pick what fits your lifestyle (and freezer).
Freezing smoothie ingredients helps preserve nutrients, especially compared to letting produce sit in the fridge for too long. While there may be a tiny loss, it’s minimal—and way better than tossing wilted greens.
I’ve not been successful with the smoothies because they have too much fruit and I am restricted to one fruit per day. Are there smoothies with more veggies and less fruit? Sweetness becomes a problem, I know….especially since I can’t use artificial sweeteners and wouldn’t want to even if I could. Any advice?
Sorry for the second post….I’m just wondering if there are any “sweet veggies” that can substitute….or any other options
Hey Jem– I make a green smoothie every morning with barely any fruit. What I use: spinach (a handful or two) blended up with water for one round. 2nd round I add cucumber (half, peeled), celery, and a green apple. Green apples I think have lower sugar than most and arent too sweet. Also ginger (1 inch, peeled), when on hand, takes smoothies to a whole new level! Mint is also great to add another dimension and “sweetness” without sugar. I pour the smoothie over ice because none of the ingredients are frozen before hand. hope you like it!
Check out this page, Jem!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/fruit-and-vegetable-smoothie
I have mentioned on other places that aa a Sabbath observer I frequently mix my smoothie on Friday, store it in the fridg til Saturday morning, and with just a spoon stir it is fine. Also I keep paper cups of frozen blended spinach and toss them with fruit and liquid, fast and easy.
Very helpful, Shelley!
Why Is the fruit placed on a cookie sheet? What’s the difference between doing this versus placing the fruit in ziploc bags?
If you put the cut up fruit on a cookie sheet, all spread out, then it freezes quickly. And when you put the fruit in the ziplock bag, it won’t all get stuck to each other as a blob of fruit because it’s already a frozen unit.
I usually quick freeze fruit for an hour and then put the fruit into bags.
Thank you, that’s really a smart idea!
The purpose of the baking sheet is to keep the pieces of the fruit seperated so they do not freeze into each other forming a big frozen chunk of fruit that can be harder to blend smoothly, and sometimes can damage your blender.
All great answers for ya, Alexis!
Such a great tip. Thank you for this.
With a 4 year old things are quite hectic in the morning so this will be the perfect solution to not skipping a day. Easy and efficient.
I make my smoothies every night before bed, put it in an airtight container and throw it in the fridge for the morning. I work two jobs, so I pack my lunch as well as my smoothie in a cooler when I leave in the morning. I eat lunch around noon, then have my smoothie at about 4pm to hold me over til 8pm when I finally get home to cook dinner. It makes my long days much easier! Thanks SGS <3
Sounds great, Hilary! Keep it up!
I make mine ahead in baggies. And freeze 12-20 at a time. I love my morning smoothie. I find I don’t even finish my one cup of coffe on some days.
My smoothies are basically always the same. I don’t mind for taste it varies a bit by what’s in the bag or how much yogurt or coconut water I add at blend time. Do you think it’s bad to keep it always the same? The other ingredients like avocado,cucumber are hard to keep on hand ready to go. Any suggestions?
Hi Christine!
It’s not too bad to have the same smoothie a lot, but we recommend switching it up every now and then to give your body access to different nutrients!
Buy in bulk and freeze ahead. Just add liquid and blend!!!
I use frozen organic fruits and greens, still making daily smoothies are time consuming for me. This idea of prepping the ingredients by recipe seems amazingly quick. Can’t wait to give it a whirl.
I have been doing the prepackaging if fruit for awhile. I will definitely be making the smoothie and freezing it for mornings when there isn’t an extra minute as I head out the door. Thank you so much for the tip and the awesone recipes. I live this site.
I have had a bit of trouble drinking one everyday and getting to the store for the different recipe ingredients. However, I think this a fantastic opportunity and gift to so many. Thank you very much for the recipes. I want to try each one. You have helped me to lose around 9 pounds.
Congratulations! Keep up the good work!
Yes, keep up the good work, Candy!
I make several smoothies & freeze them. This is really convenient for me. I just grab & go in the morning.
I LIKE YOUR IDEA OF PREPARING SMOOTHIES A HEAD OF TIME I ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR TIP THANKS
Great tips everyone!
My easiest time saving tip is to pre-blend all the spinach and freeze it. I can fit three cups of fresh baby spinach and 3/4 cup of water in my Thermomix and I blitz it until it is a green liquid. I divide all of that into three little containers and put them in the freezer. I repeat this process using about 500 grams of spinach. That way I always have a measured out cup of greens ready to add to my smoothie. The in the morning I throw in the fruit, liquid and pre-blended greens and blitz for 20 seconds. Done!
I buy in bulk, blend a lot of ingredients then freeze them in ice cube trays. Once frozen I transfer to smoothie bags so the ingredients are quick and easy and take up less space in my small freezer. I have one for spinach, one for pear and mango etc 🙂
Some of these ice cubes are also great in drinks or yummy to eat by themselves on a hot day 🙂
Glad to get the visual pics to remind my brain to plan ahead of time. Lately, because I get up extra early for work and forget to make smoothie before I go to bed because I’m going to bed too late…! … Now I will think of these pics and organize the ingredients and store. But when I remember, I make them at night and just leave in the vitamix in frig and then whizz up again in the morning. (But then I have to stop and clean up blender, get containers, etc) So I will try your idea and store and just enjoy fresh every morning! Thanks!
I am going to start doing this for quicker smoothies! Also when is the next 30 day challenge? I really like participating it keeps me on track!
It starts July 1, Laurie!