Smoothies are one of the healthiest (and tastiest) breakfasts around, but seriously—who wants to be lugging out the blender every morning? This is where smoothie hacks come in to play.
Not only can you freeze a month’s worth of prepped smoothie ingredients ahead of time to make the process as painless as possible; you can also freeze the entire smoothie in an ice cube tray, pop the cubes into a mason jar and let the smoothie melt in the fridge overnight, in the car on your commute, or in the fridge at work. Genius!
Here are 4 summery make ahead smoothies that are perfect for this method.
Make-Ahead Smoothie Cubes
But despite my obsession, smoothies can be notoriously high maintenance. Between the gathering, washing and chopping (every. single. time.) they can get tiresome real fast. But that’s where smoothie bombs come in.
These pre-portioned smoothie boosters drastically cut down on prep time. And they add a dose of superfood nutrition to your smoothie. Simply toss ‘em in a blender with a little fruit and some water and blend.
You can make smoothie bombs with pretty much anything: coconut oil, hemp seeds, chlorella, cacao, you name it. I highly recommend playing around with flavors and switching things up to make sure you’re always getting different nutrients in your diet.
Acai Berry Power Smoothie
This berry blend is one of my all-time favorites. It’s packed with superfoods like goji and acai berries, which have antioxidants that help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.
It’s also packed with low-sugar raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Just one cup of berries has 3 grams of fiber, more lycopene than a tomato and more vitamin C than a medium orange. They’re also an excellent source of fiber, folate and potassium.
I also add some coconut and flax seeds for additional vitamins, antioxidants and healthy fats.
Summer Glow Blueberry Smoothie
This tasty smoothie is the ideal summer morning drink, giving you a beauty boost from the inside out.
We all know that optimal hydration is a must for glowing skin, so putting cucumber in this smoothie is a no-brainer. Coconut water is also very hydrating, while still being a good source of antioxidants [source]. It has anti-aging effects [source], and due to its vitamin C content, it can also protect the skin from damage [source].
Blueberries contain plenty of fiber and antioxidants. A compound called anthocyanin is actually responsible not just for the color of these berries, but also for many of their health benefits [source].
Strawberry Dreams Smoothie
Blueberries aren’t the only berries you’ll want to eat all the time during hot summer months. Blackberries and strawberries also come with a plethora of health and beauty benefits.
With 31mg of vitamin C per 100g, as well as good quantities of vitamin K, folate, and calcium [source], blackberries potentially improve your brain health [source] and could help with oral hygiene, too [source]. It’s like taking a multivitamin, the natural way.
Anthocyanin is a compound of strawberries that is responsible for the fruit’s antioxidant benefits [source]. With a significant content of fiber, strawberries also function as food for gut bacteria, which improve digestive health and can speed up metabolism [source].
Avocado adds omega-3s and a creamy texture, and lime cuts the sweetness of the berries.
Good Mood Blackberry Smoothie
Adjust your ‘tude with this soothing smoothie full of protein, fiber and mood-boosting maca powder.
Maca powder will energize you due to its content of vitamin B6, vitamin C, iron, manganese, and potassium [source]. It’s also a good source of fiber, which is crucial for gut health and maintaining a healthy weight [source].
To add protein to this smoothie, we used almond butter, which is highly nutritious [source] and antioxidant-packed due to its high content of vitamin E.
Extra berries? Try these blackberry skincare recipes or these homemade strawberry face masks!
More Make-Ahead Smoothie Recipes
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Photos by Ana Stanciu
📖 Recipe
Berry Smoothie Recipes
These summery smoothies with our favorite berries can be made ahead of time.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Summer Glow Blueberry Smoothie
- 1 ⁄2 large cucumber peeled & sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 ⁄4 cup coconut water or water
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Stevia to taste optional
- Ice optional
Strawberry Dreams Smoothie
- 1 cup coconut rice or hemp milk
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ avocado
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1-2 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal or chia seeds
Good Mood Blackberry Smoothie
- 1 cup almond coconut, or rice milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 tablespoon raw organic honey or stevia to taste (optional)
Acai Berry Power Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- ¼ cup goji berry powder
- ¼ cup acai berry powder
- ¼ cup organic coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 ½ cups milk or juice
Instructions
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Combine everything in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
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Drink immediately or pour the mixture in an ice cube tray and place it in the freezer for several hours or overnight.
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Add 3 or 4 bombs to your next smoothie and blend as usual. Or place the cubes in a mason jar in the fridge to melt a few hours before you’re ready to drink.
