These tasty concentrated Make Ahead Smoothie Cubes are a great way to quickly make a tasty morning meal. Simply let them melt in a glass with a favorite liquid and stir. Or, toss them in the blender with a protein powder and a fave liquid, hit blend, pour, and sip away. Either way! SO GOOD!

Make Ahead Smoothie Cubes

Prepping smoothies is my number one tip for making fruit and vegetable based smoothies. You can make whole ready to go trays at a time and you are ready for lots of tasty combos for the entire week.

What You’ll Love About Make Ahead Smoothie Cubes and Packs

TIME SAVER: No wasted time with cutting and peeling. If you are using my melting method, there is no blender to clean!

MONEY SAVER: Stop tossing out spoiling fruits and vegetables. Turn them into these tasty cubes and freeze them for up to a month.

HEALTHY: Concentrated smoothie cubes are packed full of vitamins and nutrients. Mix them up and get all of your fruits and veggies in one tasty treat.

FAMILY FRIENDLY: Smoothies are like dessert! Everyone loves them! Let family mix and match 5 +/- cubes for personalized smoothies.

ENDLESS COMBINATIONS: Mix and match smoothie cubes for endless combinations.

What Vegetables Are Best For Smoothies | Smoothie Cubes?

Carrots
Beets
Cucumber
Zucchini
Butter Lettuce
Chickpeas

Kale
Spinach
Chard
Cooked Sweet Potatoes
Calliflower

Celery
Cooked Pumpkin
Swiss Chard
Lettuce
Bok Choy
Onions

*Green beans, sweet peas, and edamame aren’t great for smoothies in their shells. However, the beans inside are great blanched and tossed in.

Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts for Smoothie Cubes

Best Fruits Are Best For Smoothies | Smoothie Cubes

Pineapple
Apples
Oranges
Grapes
Mangoes
Kiwi
Cantelope
Dragon Fruit
Goji Berries

Strawberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Lychee Fruit
Cranberries
Plums

Lemons
Limes
Grapefruits
Oranges
Avocadoes
Star Fruit
Honey Dew Melon
Pears
Peaches

What are the Best herbs For smoothies?

Mint
Basil
Ginger
Garlic
Turmeric
Pepper
Cinnamon
Nutmeg

What are The Best Liquids for Smoothies?

Almond Milk
Cashew Milk
Oat Milk

Soy Milk
Whole Milk
Potato Milk

Coconut Water
Fruit Juices
Water

How Do You Add Protein Powder to Smoothie Cubes?

Simply make your protein powder ahead of time and freeze. (See below recipe instructions.)

Can I Add Nuts to smoothies?

You can add nuts to smoothie cubes. Soak them overnight. (See recipe below.)

What Nuts and Nut Butters Are Best For Smoothies

NUTS

Cashews
Coconut
Almonds
Peanuts
Hazelnuts

Nut Butters

Cashew Butter
Coconut Oil
Almond Butter
Peanut Butter
Hazelnut Butter

Seeds

Chia Seed
Pumpkin Seeds
Flax Seed
Hemp Seed

What to Use to Sweeten Smoothies

Honey
Dates
Maple Syrup
Stevia
Coconut Sugar
Brown Sugar
Sweet fruits

How To Make “Make Ahead Smoothie Cubes”

Step One: Ingredients

Decide what you would like in your smoothie. Read above for all sorts of ideas. Wash, and remove inedible parts.

Step Two: Blend And Freeze

Fruits

For every two cups of cubed fruit add 1/4 cup of water/liquid.
Blend at high speed until crushed and combined.
Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.

Vegetables

For every two cups of chopped vegetables add 1/2 (+/-) cup water/liquid.
Add to blender, pulse to start, then blend until smooth and combined. Add more water/liquid if necessary.
Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.

Herbs

For every 1/3 cup whole or chopped (ginger, garlic) herbs, add 3 (+/-) tablespoons water.
Blend until smooth.
Add to an ice cube tray and freeze.

Protein Powder

Make protein powder according to package instructions.
Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.

Nuts and Seeds

Soak nuts and/or seeds in water overnight.
Add 1/8 cups water to every 1/2 cup of nuts.
Pour into ice cube tray and freeze.

Step Three: Prep your Combos

Melt and Stir Method Prep

Pick 5 or 6 fruit, vegetable, seed, herb, or frozen protein powder smoothie cubes.
Pick any other add-ins (chia Seeds, flax seed, cinnamon …)
Place in a sealable bag, mason jar with lid, or cup with lid and freeze.

Smoothie Cubes can be stored in freezer for up to one month.

Blender Method Prep

Pick 5 to 8 smoothie cubes.
Pick any other add-ins (chia seeds, flax seed, cinnamon…)
Place in a sealable bags and freeze for up to one month.

Step Four: Make Your Smoothie

Melt and Stir Method

Remove mason jar, sealed bag, or cup with lid from freezer. If your smoothie cubes were prepped in a sealable bag, add the to a glass or cup with lid.
Pour 1 1/2 – 2 cups of preferred liquid over cubes.
Thaw the smoothie cubes counter at room temperature for 1 hour or in the refrigerator the night before serving.
Before serving, shake or stir!

Add a favorite liquid over concentrated smoothie cubes.

Blender Method

Remove a smoothie cube combo bag from the freezer.
Add one to two cups of liquid, other add-ins into a blender.
Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Three Delicious Smoothie Cube Combinations

Strawberry Star Smoothie

2 Strawberry Cubes
1 Star Fruit Cube
2 Coconut Spinach Cubes
1 cup Coconut Milk Cubes

Cool As A Cucumber Smoothie

3 Cucumber Cubes
2 Lemon Cubes
2 Mint Leaves, Crushed
1 Cup Coconut Water

Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Smoothie

1 tablespoon Peanut Butter or Peanut Butter Powder
3 Grape Smoothie Cubes
1 Cup Oat Milk

Occasions to Serve Smoothie Cubes

Breakfast
Brunch
PJ Party
Weeknight Dinner
Book Club

Make Ahead Smoothie Cubes

Author:

Gwyn

5 from 2 votes

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Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

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