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Make Ahead Smoothie Packs

Apr 30, 2025 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 15 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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Smoothie packs with a text title overlay.
Smoothie packs with a text title overlay.

If you love smoothies, these make ahead smoothie packs are going to save you so much time. No need to get 6 different ingredients out every time you want a smoothie, just make up these bags with your favourite fruit and vegetables and stash in the freezer. Then just add milk and blend when it is smoothie time. Make this part of your weekly meal planning and prep!

Four open ziploc bags with berries and spinach in them.

This is so easy, it's not even a recipe. But it's such a great time saving hack that I just HAD to share it with you. We are big fans of smoothies in this house, and our freezer is always packed full of these smoothie packs so we can have a quick and easy breakfast or snack on the go, that is refreshing and nutrient dense too. They are such a great little life hack.

We always make these when certain fruit is on offer, or when we can buy it in bulk to save money. Smoothies don't have to be expensive. It's also a good way to use up fresh fruit that might be a little past it's best. Mushy berries? Brown bananas? Freeze them in smoothie packs. Nothing goes to waste!

If you are looking for some other make ahead and store recipes, then why not try our Breakfast Burritos, Overnight Oats, Easy Salad Jars or Crispy Chicken Goujons?

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  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Variations
  • How to Make Smoothie Packs - Step by Step
  • Why Should You Try It?
  • How to use Smoothie Packs
  • Storage
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Smoothie Recipes
  • Recipe
  • Feedback

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Banana - This helps to thicken the smoothie, but it doesn't add too much of an overpowering banana flavour. If you want a thicker smoothie, then use frozen bananas.
  • Berries - This is where all the colour for the smoothie comes from. We used strawberries, raspberries and blueberries for a nice mix.
  • Spinach - An easy way to give smoothies a green vegetable boost and you can't even taste it. If you use enough red berries, you won't even see a change of colour either.

Variations

  • Mango
  • Pineapple
  • Peach
  • Cherries
  • Orange
  • Pear
  • Apricot
  • Kale
  • Grated cauliflower
  • Carrot
  • Ginger
  • Turmeric
  • Melon
  • Cucumber
  • Pumpkin

How to Make Smoothie Packs - Step by Step

One: Fill a Ziploc bag (or similar) with spinach...

Four open ziploc bags with spinach in the bottom of them.

Two: Then chunks of banana...

Chunks of banana added to the bags.

Three: Then the strawberries...

Strawberries added to the bags.

Four: And finally the raspberries and blueberries.

Raspberries and blueberries added to the bags.

Why Should You Try It?

  • Quick - It takes just 5 minutes to make up lots of these smoothie bags and then once they are made it takes less than 1 minute to whizz the smoothie up and serve.
  • Filling - A smoothie can be a filling meal or snack. Add some oats to these smoothie bags when blending, which makes it much more of a filling meal.
  • Use frozen fruit - You can easily use frozen fruit in this recipe, so it can be enjoyed all year round and not just when berries are in season. Or, make these up in the summer when berries are in season and store them for winter.
  • Kid friendly - Looking for more ways to get fruit into your kid's diet? They will love this! They can help to make it too.
  • All portioned out - You have already measured everything out and you know that each bag has a single serving in it.
Two jars of green smoothie next to a bottle of milk, some bananas and a pile of spinach.
Our Green Smoothie, which uses banana, blueberries and spinach.

How to use Smoothie Packs

Now you have all these smoothie packs bursting out of your freezer, you need to know how to use them, right? You just tip the packs out into your blender and add 600ml of liquid and blend. You can use any kind of milk such a whole, skimmed or coconut, cashew or almond milk. You could also use coconut water or even just plain water.

There are loads of other add-ins that you can put in your blender to make this smoothie extra special. Here are some of our favourite smoothie additions:

  • Cocoa powder
  • Nut butter
  • Chia or flax seeds
  • Honey or maple syrup
  • Greek yoghurt
  • Oats
  • Avocado
  • Cinnamon
An open ziploc bag showing spinach leaves and berries.

Storage

Whilst you can store these in the fridge for a couple of days, we store them all in the freezer to keep them for longer. If you keep them in air tight freezer bags, they will store well for up to 3 months. No need to defrost them, just blend them from frozen.

Extra Tips

  • Not a fan of banana? You can use avocado instead which makes it really creamy. It doesn't blend as well as banana though.
  • Use good quality zip lock freezer bags and then wash them and reuse them each time.
  • You can also store the ingredients in mason jars in the freezer. They do take up a lot more space though and we like bags because they lay flat in the freezer and can be stacked.
  • Flatten the smoothie bags and remove the air before zipping them up as they will take up less space in the freezer that way.
  • Make sure to label each smoothie bag so you know when it went in the freezer and how long it will be fresh for.
  • The amount of liquid you add to the blender will depend on how thick or thin you like your smoothie. Feel free to add more or less.
  • This recipes is to make 4 smoothie bags (2 adult servings per pack). Each bag will be enough for 4 smoothie loving kids to share.
Banana, spinach and berries in a labeled ziploc bag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it good to drink smoothies every day?

Yes, there is nothing wrong with drinking a smoothie every day. Make sure that isn't the only way you are having fruit and vegetables though, as they should be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

How many calories in a smoothie pack?

If you make one of these smoothie packs up with 600ml of skimmed milk, and no other ingredients added, then there are 254 calories per smoothie (each pack will make two smoothies).

Does blending fruit destroy the nutrients?

No, it doesn't. Blended fruit is still just as nutritious.

Are smoothie packs gluten free?

As long as you make sure that any other ingredients you are adding are gluten free, and there is no cross contamination, then this can be gluten free.

Are smoothie packs vegan?

Yes, the ingredients here are vegan. Just make sure to use a plant based milk and that any other additions are also vegan.

How to thicken a smoothie.

You can add coconut milk to thicken it, or Greek yoghurt or oats.

Can I freeze the smoothie after it is blended?

No, we don't recommend freezing it again after blending. It is best enjoyed straight away. However, if you do have any left over, you could pour it into an ice lolly/popsicle mould and then freeze that as a little healthy treat for the kids.

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    Healthy Nutella Smoothie
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    Triple Berry Oat Smoothie

If you’ve tried these smoothie packs, then let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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Recipe

Two make ahead smoothie packs on a white surface.

Make Ahead Smoothie Packs

By: Dannii Martin
If you love smoothies, these make ahead smoothie packs are going to save you so much time. Make these smoothie bags part of your weekly meal prep!
A circular logo saying GF.
Gluten Free
the words low fat in a white circle.
Low Fat
An illustration of a v-shaped plant in a pot.
Vegan
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 99kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 100 g (3.33 cups) Spinach
  • 4 Banana - cut into chunks
  • 400 g (2.75 cups) Strawberries - hulled and halved
  • 200 g (1.66 cups) raspberries
  • 200 g (1.33 cups) Blueberries

Instructions

  • Fill a Ziploc bag (or similar) with spinach...
  • Then chunks of banana...
  • Then the strawberries...
  • And finally the raspberries and blueberries.

Recipe Tips

  • Not a fan of banana? You can use avocado instead which makes it really creamy. It doesn't blend as well as banana though.
  • Use good quality zip lock freezer bags and then wash them and reuse them each time.
  • You can also store the ingredients in mason jars in the freezer. They do take up a lot more space though and we like bags because they lay flat in the freezer and can be stacked.
  • Flatten the smoothie bags and remove the air before zipping them up as they will take up less space in the freezer that way.
  • Make sure to label each smoothie bag so you know when it went in the freezer and how long it will be fresh for.
  • The amount of liquid you add to the blender will depend on how thick or thin you like your smoothie. Feel free to add more or less.
  • This recipes is to make 4 smoothie bags (2 adult servings per pack). Each bag will be enough for 4 smoothie loving kids to share.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1238IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Jacqui says

    October 04, 2023 at 4:14 pm

    Thank you for this idea. I’ve been wanting to find a way to make it easier so my husband will take one each day. Because of the time it takes in the morning when he’s rushing off to work he never wants to make them. I was wondering though, can I blend these the night before and then put it in the refrigerator for him to just give a quick blend to in the morning before he leaves? Also wondering about how much liquid you add for an average thickness?

    Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      October 05, 2023 at 10:57 am

      Per smoothie I would add about 250ml of milk. Yes, you can make it the next before and then just blend it a little again to mix it all up.

      Reply
  2. Ieva says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:37 pm

    5 stars
    I felt inspired when I came across this post and now have 2 weeks' worth of pre and post-workout smoothies waiting for me! Organization and planning at its best! Love the fruit and veg combo in these!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:35 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a great idea! I just prepped enough smoothies for the entire week yesterday!

    Reply
  4. Cara says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:33 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, fresh, delicious and so perfect for being on the go. Love this whole idea!

    Reply
  5. Dana says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    These are great! The thing that always prevents me from making a smoothie is getting everything out to do it. Haha. There's always something quicker to grab. So this is incredibly helpful.

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    June 27, 2022 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    Great for those busy summer school mornings! Love the variations too!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:08 pm

    These are so quick and smart for busy mornings!

    Reply
  8. Colleen says

    June 13, 2022 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this fantastic idea! Mornings are now just that much less chaos now!

    Reply
  9. Tara says

    June 13, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    5 stars
    Oh how perfect for easy meal planning! Definitely a great option for saving time. I love all the different variations.

    Reply
  10. kushigalu says

    June 13, 2022 at 5:37 pm

    WOW! WHat an interesting idea. Love these make-ahead smoothie packs. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  11. Michele says

    June 12, 2022 at 5:27 pm

    5 stars
    Such a smart way to plan make ahead smoothies. I made several of these ahead of time so I have an easy breakfast on weekday mornings. It's perfect. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. Jacqueline Meldrum says

    June 12, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    5 stars
    Great idea Dannii especially when you have kids.

    Reply
  13. Megan says

    June 12, 2022 at 3:30 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for reminding me how much I love smoothie packs! These are incredibly easy and I love how much fruit there are in each pack!

    Reply
  14. Lyn says

    June 12, 2022 at 1:49 pm

    5 stars
    Love me some meal prep! These are perfect to make for this week. Thanks for the easy instructions.

    Reply
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