Healthy Smoothies can be a perfect solution for breakfast, lunch or a snack … so it makes good sense to take advantage of your kitchen freezer to ensure that a smoothie or two is ready to go whenever needed.
A batch of Freezer Smoothies are easy to make ahead. I like filling the freezer with one or two varieties and adding them in to sparse lunches.
Fruit- and vegetable-packed smoothies can also be a great way to offer the last season’s produce that you have stashed away in your freezer, too. This means all those berries you picked and froze or peaches you stashed have new purpose.
Here are a few tips for successful “Freezer Smoothie” making:
1. Freezer smoothies work best when they are extra thick – bananas, oats, and yogurt can help aid in this. Keep your solid-to-liquid ratio at about 4:1. Going into the container the mixture should be thick and scoop-able if you’re making them with frozen fruit.
2. Fill half-pint mason jars or freezer cups three-quarters full with the smoothie mixture. Then cover and freeze until completely solid, up to three months.
3. Tuck the frozen smoothie into an insulated lunch bag with a small cold pack. Before eating, shake thoroughly.
4. Fill ice cube trays with the smoothie mixture and freeze solid. Pop the smoothie ice cubes out and store in airtight containers in the freezer until ready to use.
5. When packing lunch, prep a thermal container with ice water for 10 minutes. Pour the ice water out and add in the smoothie ice cubes until full. Seal the container and pack in your lunch. Shake thoroughly before enjoying.
Here’s a link to a popular Smoothie recipe to help you get started: Creamy Peach Pie Smoothie!
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Source: Shaina Olmanson