How to Meal Prep Smoothies (and Store Leftovers)

Find the best ways to meal prep smoothies and store leftovers to make sure you always use the ingredients you buy and the smoothies you make.

Course Smoothie

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 130kcal

1 cup milk (I prefer nondairy)
1 cup fresh or frozen fruit (such as banana, strawberries, or mango)
1/4 cup vegetables (such as spinach, raw cauliflower rice, raw zucchini, or vegetable purees including sweet potato or carrot)
1-2 tablespoons add-ins (such as hemp seeds, peanut butter, almond butter, or diced avocado)

Add all ingredients except the milk to a reusable storage bag or small container. Freeze overnight or up to 3 months.
When ready to make the smoothie, add to a blender with milk and blend.

Add the ingredients to a blender. Blend well. Pour into an ice cube tray and freeze overnight. Transfer to a freezer bag, seal, and freeze for up to 3 months.
When ready to make, add 4-6 cubes to the blender with the milk and blend. Serve.

Add the ingredients to a blender. Blend well. Pour into reusable pouches and freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw at room temperature for about an hour, overnight in the fridge, or in a lunchbox.

Add the ingredients to a blender. Blend well. Pour into reusable containers or pouches and store in the fridge for 3-5 days. Serve as you would drinkable yogurt or blend with a little ice to bring it back to a classic smoothie consistency.

Decide if you want to assemble the ingredients or make the smoothie entirely ahead of time.
If making the smoothie ahead, freeze it in ice cube trays and plan to blend the frozen cubes with a little milk when you're ready to serve it.
You can also fill reusable pouches with smoothies and freeze them to serve to a baby or toddler on a future day. Thaw for about an hour at room temperature, overnight in the fridge, or in a lunchbox.
Store leftover smoothies in the fridge in an airtight containers for 3-5 days. They will have a texture that's more similar to drinkable yogurt.
Avoid storing blueberry smoothies in the fridge as they can separate and thicken in an undesirable way as they sit.