I’m sharing my perfect smoothie formula with you, plus a kitchen hack that will cut down your smoothie prep time even more!
I love finding ways to cut down on time in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook & bake, but sometimes I just want food, fast.
Smoothies are an awesome snack or light breakfast option when made with a nice balance of carbs, protein, & fat. I love blending up my favorite fruits in the afternoon to get me to dinner.
We already know that smoothies are super fast & a great on-the-go option, but I’m going to make them even speedier!
Smoothies are an awesome snack or light breakfast option when made with a nice balance of carbs, protein, & fat. I love blending up my favorite fruits in the afternoon to get me to dinner.
We already know that smoothies are super fast & a great on-the-go option, but I’m going to make them even speedier!
Recently I’ve started making little smoothie packets to keep in my freezer. Whenever I’m craving a frosty beverage I can just dump the bag in my blender, add a little liquid, & maybe some additional flavors & blend it up! These smoothie packets are perfect pre-portioned baggies, which cuts the prep time to almost 0 minutes! It doesn’t get any easier than that!
I like to store a variety of flavors in my freezer so I can mix it up & never get bored with my options.
I like to store a variety of flavors in my freezer so I can mix it up & never get bored with my options.
I’ll give you my perfect smoothie packet formula that’s so easy, you could never mess it up!
Perfect Smoothie Packet Formula
1. Frozen banana
Frozen bananas add a creamy consistency & naturally sweetens your smoothie up. I love adding bananas because then I’m not tempted to add other sweeteners to my smoothie. Depending on how much banana flavor you want to show through either add ½ or a full banana.
2. ½ cup to 1 cup frozen fruits
If you used a full banana, I’m going to suggest you use ½ cup of frozen fruits. And as you can probably guess, 1 cup frozen fruits with ½ a banana. This will give you the perfect fruit : liquid ratio.
3. Extras
There are plenty of extra items that you can throw in your smoothie packet while you keep it in the freezer. Try coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, baby spinach, or other flavorings that are able to be frozen.
Frozen bananas add a creamy consistency & naturally sweetens your smoothie up. I love adding bananas because then I’m not tempted to add other sweeteners to my smoothie. Depending on how much banana flavor you want to show through either add ½ or a full banana.
2. ½ cup to 1 cup frozen fruits
If you used a full banana, I’m going to suggest you use ½ cup of frozen fruits. And as you can probably guess, 1 cup frozen fruits with ½ a banana. This will give you the perfect fruit : liquid ratio.
3. Extras
There are plenty of extra items that you can throw in your smoothie packet while you keep it in the freezer. Try coconut flakes, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, baby spinach, or other flavorings that are able to be frozen.
4. Label
Write the name of your smoothie on the baggie, stick it in the freezer, & you’re good to go!
Once you’re ready to blend up a smoothie, all you have to do is add your liquid & add-ins!
1 cup liquid
I always use 1% milk as my liquid of choice for smoothies, but you could use whatever you prefer. Nut milks or soymilks are great options, as well as 100% juices if used in moderation.
Add-ins
Some non-freezable add-ins you might enjoy are spoonfuls of nut butters to add protein & healthy fat, plus delicious flavor. A drizzle of molasses makes every smoothie basically taste like a cookie. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if your smoothie needs a touch of sweetness. Spices like cinnamon, ginger, & cardamom add great flavor without adding sugar to the mix. Cocoa powder is a great option to add some chocolately flavor. You could even add avocado for extra creaminess & a dose of healthy fats. The add-ins are where you can go wild & dress up your smoothie to make it a more substantial snack or meal.
1 cup liquid
I always use 1% milk as my liquid of choice for smoothies, but you could use whatever you prefer. Nut milks or soymilks are great options, as well as 100% juices if used in moderation.
Add-ins
Some non-freezable add-ins you might enjoy are spoonfuls of nut butters to add protein & healthy fat, plus delicious flavor. A drizzle of molasses makes every smoothie basically taste like a cookie. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if your smoothie needs a touch of sweetness. Spices like cinnamon, ginger, & cardamom add great flavor without adding sugar to the mix. Cocoa powder is a great option to add some chocolately flavor. You could even add avocado for extra creaminess & a dose of healthy fats. The add-ins are where you can go wild & dress up your smoothie to make it a more substantial snack or meal.
I have 3 smoothie recipes to share with you, all of which can be stored via my packet method for quicker than quick prep! You could certainly change up or use your own add-ins for extra sources of flavor, protein, & healthy fats, too!
Berry Cookie Smoothie
- Ingredients:
Place in baggie:
- ½ frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 1 T flax
Place baggie in freezer.
Add ins:
- 1 spoonful almond butter
- Drizzle of molasses
- 1 cup liquid of choice (I used 1% milk)
Directions:
- Place liquid in blender, followed by add-ins, & contents of smoothie packet.
- Blend & enjoy!
Serves 1
Classic Green Smoothie
Ingredients:
Place in baggie:
Place in baggie:
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup baby spinach
Place baggie in freezer.
Add-ins:
- 1 cup liquid of choice (I used 1% milk)
Directions:
- Place liquid in blender, followed by Add-ins, & contents of smoothie packet.
- Blend & enjoy!
Serves 1
Sweet Strawberry Peach Smoothie
Ingredients:
Place in baggie:
Place in baggie:
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen peach slices
- ½ cup frozen strawberry slices
Place baggie in freezer.
Add-ins:
- 1 cup liquid of choice (I used 1% milk)
Directions:
- Place liquid in blender, followed by Add-ins, & contents of smoothie packet.
- Blend & enjoy!
Serves 1
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