With so many combinations of flavors that can be made ahead of time, these flavor-packedFreezer Smoothie Bagsare a convenient option to fuel your day! Simply throw your ingredients in a bag and then blend them to perfection.

Prepared frozen smoothie bag enclosed on a counter.

Smoothies have always been a big hit in our house, but we don’t always have time to get all the ingredients out and prep them on busy mornings. These freezer smoothie bags provide the perfect solution! All you have to do is throw your smoothie ingredients into a bag and let them sit in the freezer until frozen. Dump the frozen mixture into a blender and you’ve got a delicious smoothie in a matter of minutes!

My kids love how easy it is to customize these smoothies. We are able to set out all of our smoothie ingredients at once and let the kids make their own smoothie bags for the week. You can load these smoothies up with as many ingredients as you want! Whether you are going for a nutrient dense smoothie with kale and hemp hearts or something sweeter like banana and chocolate these smoothies will be a big hit!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These smoothies are convenient to throw together, making them great for busy mornings.
You can customize your smoothie with a variety of ingredients.
Smoothie bags are a great way to use fruit that is about to go bad.

Recipe Ingredients

Greens—You can use spinach, kale, swiss chard, or any other greens you already have one hand.
Fruit—Fresh or frozen. Feel free to use whatever fruit you have on hand.
Extras—Ingredients like chia seeds, cocoa nibs, honey, maple syrup, and hemp hearts can help add depth and flavor to your smoothies.
Milk—We like to use almond milk, but any dairy free or regular milk will work great!

How to Make Freezer Smoothie Bags

Ingredients for a fruit smoothie in a bag.

Step #1.Gather ingredients for fruit smoothie. Fruit, spinach, almond milk, etc.

Step #2.Place all desired smoothie ingredients (except the liquid) into a freezer safe baggie, close and store in the freezer.

Step #3.When you are ready for a smoothie, dump the bag in the blender, add 1 cup of milk or liquid, and blend until smooth.

Step #4.Serve and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

Should I use fresh or frozen fruit?

It is really up to you! All of the ingredients are going to be frozen before being blended anyway, so it does not make much of a difference either way. We like to switch up the flavor of our smoothies with seasonal fruit, but frozen fruit makes a great low-cost alternative.

How can I sweeten my smoothie?

The fruit you add will act as a natural sweetener; however, depending on the fruit you use you might need to give the smoothie some extra help. When using a more mild tasting fruit, I like to add a little bit of honey or maple syrup to my smoothie.

How long should I let my freezer bags sit in the freezer?

After throwing the ingredients into a bag, you should let your smoothie bag sit in the freezer for at least 6 hours. This gives the ingredients plenty of time to freeze so that you have a cold, creamy smoothie after everything is blended.

How to Store Freezer Smoothie Bags

You can lay the bags flat to freeze so they end up freezing more uniformly, taking up less space in your freezer. Freezer smoothie bags can store for 8-12 months in the freezer. So you can enjoy your favorite seasonal fruit in smoothie form all year long!

What to Serve with Smoothies

Enhance your smoothie with a side of crunchyhomemade granola,protein-packedhard-boiled eggs, and hearty whole grain muffins with zucchini. These additions create a balanced and satisfying meal that keeps you energized and ready for the day ahead.

Expert Tips

If you don’t have a high-powered blender or want easier blending,dice the fruit into 1-inch pieces, add more liquid, or let the bag sit out for 5 minutes to defrost a bit.
Overripe fruit or spotted bananas are perfectsince they add extra sweetness.
I like tolabel my bags with their ingredients so that I remember what flavors each bag has.
You can usefresh or frozen fruitin this recipe.
For a thicker smoothie, you can cut back on the milk by 2 tablespoons. Likewise, you can add 2 tablespoons for a thinner smoothie.