Make Ahead Smoothies (2 Ways)
After trying out this make ahead method of bagging (or bottling) up smoothie ingredients, I can attest that it really does make a difference on busy mornings.
Servings 2 glasses
Ingredients
Version 1
- 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup mango diced, and fresh or frozen
Version 2
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup peaches diced or sliced, fresh or frozen
Both Versions
- 2 cups spinach or other greens like kale or swiss chard - with tough stems discarded
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter or sunflower seed butter or almond butter
- 2 bananas the riper the sweeter. These do not get frozen with other ingredients
- 1 cup milk any kind, this also does not get frozen with other ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the berries and fruit from one of the version options along with the spinach and peanut butter in a freezer-proof bag, jar, or other container. Freeze for later.
- When ready to make the smoothie, break up the frozen ingredients with your hand or a utensil (or by banging the bag against the counter) and add them to your blender along with 2 fresh bananas and 1 cup of milk or water (or a combination).
- Blend, serve and enjoy.
Notes
* For a dairy-free smoothie, sub water for the milk.
* For a nut-free smoothie, sub sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
* For a nut-free smoothie, sub sunflower seed butter for peanut butter.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Make Ahead Smoothies (2 Ways)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 452
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 225mg10%
Potassium 1312mg37%
Carbohydrates 75g25%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 47g52%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 3985IU80%
Vitamin C 94.5mg115%
Calcium 201mg20%
Iron 2.4mg13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.