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Make-Ahead Smoothie Packs For Busy Mornings

By Hannah Klinger
January 25, 2017
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We get it, mornings can be hectic. However, a busy schedule should never be the reason you have to sacrifice a healthy, wholesome breakfast. Even if you're on the go, these clever, make-ahead smoothie packs are the perfect solution to your time crunch. Place your fruit, veggies, and other aromatics in a zip-top bag in the freezer, and when it's time to make your smoothie, simply empty the content of the bag, add a liquid, and blend away. Not only does this save you time, the meal is already perfectly portioned out. We've lined out some of our favorite combos for your early morning sipping pleasures.
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DIY Freezable Smoothie Packs

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Your morning routine just got a whole lot healthier and happier. Stock your freezer with individually portioned zip-top bags of smoothie ingredients (such as berries, bananas, and greens), then add to your blender with liquid (such as water, almond or soy milk, or coconut water) for an instant nutrition boost. Not only do you save prep time, the frozen packs will preserve produce that might otherwise spoil in your fridge or on your counter. Make a variety of packs so you can pick and choose depending on your mood. Homemade smoothies are also a great afterschool snack; let kids help to assemble and label their own packs.

Tip: Pick a smoothie pack from your freezer the night before and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. The components will thaw just enough for a cohesive blend that will still be satisfyingly thick and cold. This is also recommended if you don’t have a high-powered blender.

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Tropical Paradise

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1 cup spinach
1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
1 small banana
Liquid: 1 cup water

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Lean and Green

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1 peeled and diced green apple
1 cup spinach
1 tsp. chopped fresh ginger
1/2 cup seedless green grapes
Liquid: 1 cup water, 1 tsp. fresh lime juice

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Berry Refreshing

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1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
1/2 small peeled navel orange
1 Tbsp. fresh mint leaves
Liquid: 1 cup soy milk, 1 tsp. honey

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Blueberry Bliss

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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 banana
2 Tbsp. 2% plain Greek yogurt
Liquid: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 Tbsp. almond butter

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Strawberry-Peach Dream

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1 cup fresh or frozen peaches
1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Liquid: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

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The Quencher

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1 cup stemmed kale
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
1 small banana
Liquid: 1 cup coconut water

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Sunshine in a Glass

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1 cup fresh or frozen mango
1 small peeled navel orange
1/4 cup 2% plain Greek yogurt
Liquid: 1 cup soy milk

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Call Me Ruby

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1 cup stemmed kale
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries
1 small peeled cooked red beet, diced (or ½ cup frozen cherries)
1 cup soy milk

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