How To Meal Prep Smoothies And Store Leftovers

Meal-Prep Smoothies

We love having smoothies in the morning (or really any time) since they are a favorite way to pack a lot of nutrition and flavor into one food. But sometimes, it can feel a little daunting to get them together in the morning—when there’s so much going on and we wake up tired from being up with the kids. The good news is that there are a few easy ways to prep smoothies ahead of time to help you serve them often with a little less work. I’ll cover: You may also like Smoothies for Kids, Strawberry Smoothie with Yogurt, Easy Chocolate Smoothie, Blueberry Banana Smoothie, and Smoothie Cups.

How to Meal-Prep Smoothies

You can actually make your smoothie entirely ahead of time whenever you have the energy. Just stash in the freezer for future days.

How to Meal-Prep Smoothies for Kids

You can do the ice cube method for the whole family and share it with the kids, or you can add their smoothie to a reusable pouch and freeze that. Then, thaw it overnight in the fridge, at room temperature for about an hour, or in their kids lunch box or lunch bag for kids. If you add it to their lunch box or lunch bag, it can double as an ice pack, too, which is handy.

How to Store Leftover Smoothies in the Fridge

With many smoothies, you can prepare them and store them in the fridge to serve like you would drinkable yogurt. There are a few ways to ensure this method works well, and that you don’t wind up with smoothies that separate or have a funky texture.

Avoid trying to store blueberry smoothies for later. They almost always solidify into a strange texture. Store the smoothie in a reusable pouch that seals tightly or in an airtight storage container like a small jar. You can blend the smoothie with ice to return it to more of a smoothie-like consistency, rather than the thinner drinkable yogurt it will be in the fridge.

TIP: This method works particularly well with this Strawberry Smoothie with Yogurt, Chocolate Protein Shake, and my Yogurt Drinks.

How to Meal-Prep Smoothie Packs

Another option for making smoothies ahead is to make what are known as “smoothie packs.” This method has you assemble the ingredients except the liquid into a bag or container and store it until you’re ready to blend. These jars are perfect for storing batches of smoothies for kids.

Smoothie Recipes to Meal-Prep

These recipes work particularly well for meal prepping, either to make fully ahead or as smoothie packs.

Best Tips for Meal Prepping Smoothies

Decide if you want to assemble the ingredients or make the smoothie entirely ahead of time. If making the smoothie ahead, freeze it in ice cube trays and plan to blend the frozen cubes with a little milk when you’re ready to serve it. You can also fill reusable pouches with smoothies and freeze them to serve to a baby or toddler on a future day. Thaw for about an hour at room temperature, overnight in the fridge, or in a lunchbox. Store leftover smoothies in the fridge in an airtight containers for 3-5 days. They will have a texture that’s more similar to drinkable yogurt. Avoid storing blueberry smoothies in the fridge as they can separate and thicken in an undesirable way as they sit.

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