How to Freeze Spinach Cubes
Servings: 6 servings
Learn how to freeze spinach cubes to preserve its nutrients and freshness. With these simple methods, you’ll always have spinach ready for smoothies, soups, and more. Use this great + simple hack to keep your greens fresh and your smoothies tasting great all year long
Equipment
- freezer-safe bags
- sharpie marker
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach 10-oz bag
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the jar of a blender in the order listed. Pulse a few times, then turn onto high and blend until smooth. If needed, add a little more water for easier blending.
- Scrape down sides of blender and look to see how much liquid there is. Add enough water to fill to the 4 cup (32-ounce) line. Blend again.
- Fill two standard 16-well ice cube trays with the pureed greens. Tap the trays gently on the counter to remove any air bubble and place in freezer.
- Freeze for several hours, preferably overnight, until solid.
- Pop out of ice cube trays and store in a freezer-safe, airtight container. Write the date you frozen on the bag with a sharpie.
- When ready to use, toss 6-8 cubes into blender for any smoothie recipe that calls for 1 cup spinach.
Notes
- Swap spinach for kale, romaine, arugula, chard, or other leafy greens you like or combined with spinach.
- Swap water for coconut water for an electrolyte boost.
Nutrition
Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 112mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 0.1g, Vitamin A: 1875IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 21mg, Iron: 1mg