Cheap source of protein. When you use some of these cheap sources of protein, you can create a smoothie that can easily replace a meal. Step 6: Plastic bags are preferred over glass jars. Here’s how you can freeze glass jars without breaking them, but to be honest you can save a lot of room in the freezer by using plastic bags. Why? banana– you can slice multiple bananas and freeze flat on a tray ahead of time (the riper the better imo) They save me money. The amount of produce we throw away is minimal because anything and everything that can be blended is!

My family and I have been drinking smoothies on a daily basis for a long time. Once I mastered the art of a perfect green smoothie, the whole family got on board!

How To Make the Perfect Smoothie

There are so many reasons I love to shop at Costco. They strive to offer organic options, they have a great produce section, and it’s possible to get all the smoothie ingredients in one place! Costco stores can be found all over the world, yet each location has slightly different food selections. I like to use an ice cube tray to freeze add-ins like nut butters, Greek yogurt, and even honey. My favorite silicone ice cube tray is pictured below. Each cube holds about 1 1/2 tablespoons and inverts easily to pop out whatever is inside! It was also important that we kept the ingredients as common as possible so they’re easy to find. We’ve offered a few substitutions in the recipe for ingredients that are less common, like cacao nibs. And while we tend to like a sweeter smoothie, we know some people would prefer to keep it as low sugar as possible, so sweetness is optional for most (except the cacao ones, which we definitely feel that the bitterness needs to be countered). You can use maple syrup, honey, or stevia (use the amount suggested on your brand) to sweeten your smoothie. Can you freeze ingredients in freezer bags? You absolutely can. Yet, I love prepping my smoothies in wide mouth, pint sized ball jars. These jars will fit the blended smoothie perfectly and they are reusable. Also, they fit in all kinds of spaces within most freezers. Flax Seed. Flax seeds, ground or whole, have a nutty taste that works well with nut butter smoothies. I’ve shared the nutritional benefits of flaxseed, and as a bonus, they make great egg-replacers!

Nut Powders. PB Fit and PB2 and Chocolate PB Fit are super tasty, but be sure to watch out for added sugars. Naked PB is a good sugar-free brand. Want to know the difference between shopping at Costco vs. other grocery stores for the same amount of supplies? Nut Butters. Nut butters are great for their fat content (more than protein). Since a little bit goes a long way in terms of flavor, just a tablespoon or two can transform a plain smoothie into a super-rich smoothie worthy of being called a meal. Here’s how to make your own nut butter using the small bits at the bottom of a container.Invest in good tools. Not everyone has the budget to invest, but when you’re ready to, here’s what I recommend: If you would like to try before you buy get it touch for a sample box. A list of our top 6 smoothie flavours It’s like dessert, for breakfast! A smoothie made with frozen fruit has the texture of a milkshake, and it makes breakfast a huge treat! If that price difference seems crazy to you too, then you’re not alone. Almost a 40% price difference between the same ingredients at Costco and Publix. Reusable Silicone Bags– these are a non-branded silicone bag that is much less expensive than other brands. They stand up on their own which makes filling them really easy!

This smoothie is one of our very favorite green smoothies. Sweet bananas and tangy peaches make this a hit with kids! Anti-Flu Super Smoothie – boost your immune system with this smoothie full of powerful antioxidants.

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Kitchen Scale. Perfect for weighing food so you get exactly what you want ( this is the one I have). Prepping all the produce before stuffing the jars makes the process faster in our opinion. Grab a friend or family member and start chopping. A few chopping notes: Take a look at how to make the perfect Smoothie with a Frozen Smoothie Sachet by watching our video!

Liquid (for blending, but not for freezing) – Dairy milk, non-dairy milk ( almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk), orange juice, or water. Endless flavors. You can try new fruit and vegetable combinations so you never run out of flavors to try. In the Costco freezer aisle, you can get organic strawberries as well as pineapple. While we hoped to score some frozen organic mango too, there was none in sight. Sniff Sniff. So we headed to the fresh produce section next.

Natalie Monson

Yogurt. Yogurt is high in protein and helps make smoothies creamy. Fresh yogurt is best, but you can also use frozen yogurt. ( Here’s how to freeze yogurt, and if you’re REALLY feeling fancy, here’s how to make yogurt from scratch.)