Need a quick and healthy breakfast to jump start your day? Freezer Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies will have you energized and ready to tackle the day.
The start of a new year is synonymous with making resolutions. Join a gym to exercise more, volunteer with a local charity, or resolve to eat a healthier diet are common choices when the calendar flips to January. When thinking about how to make yourself a better you in 2018, try prepping fruit and yogurt for freezer smoothies in advance for a quick and easy healthy breakfast option in the morning.
Most mornings I am a little blurry eyed. It’s best if I don’t make any major decisions as it takes me a while to wake up. I’d love to linger over breakfast and make a Blueberry Bread Pudding Pancakes or Crustless Quiche Squares but, I am usually out the door to cook for one of my personal chef clients.
Smoothies are one of my favorite healthy breakfasts. When I am in a rush, chopping and measuring out the ingredients first thing in the morning are just not in my schedule. After some trial and error, I developed the easy alternative of Freezer Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies.
Smoothies are one of my favorite healthy breakfasts. When I am in a rush, chopping and measuring out the ingredients first thing in the morning are just not in my schedule. After some trial and error, I developed the easy alternative of Freezer Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies.
So how are the smoothies made?
Fill resealable plastic with chopped fresh fruits and fiber-filled flax meal and tucked in the freezer. When breakfast time rolls around, a minimal amount of work needs to be completed before I am enjoying a delicious smoothie. Into a blender goes the smoothie freezer pack, yogurt (either plain or fruit flavored), and your choice of juice or a variety or milks. Almond, coconut or cow’s milk are delicious options.
Fresh fruit, yogurt, orange juice and flax meal all go into the smoothies Fruit can be kept in the freezer for up to 2 months
The smoothie freezer packs keep for up to 2 months in the freezer. Therefore you can always be some on hand. I usually make about a half dozen at a time and use whatever fruit I have on hand. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, bananas, apples, cantaloupe and pineapple are all delicious choices.
Use whatever fruits and vegetables are in season and fresh throughout the year for a variety of economical possibilities. Get creative and include canned pumpkin, avocado, or a couple tablespoons of almond or peanut butter.
Freezer smoothies are a healthy breakfast
Freezer Fruit and Yogurt Smoothies
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
With these make ahead freezer packs, ready to blend smoothies are waiting in the freezer. Add your favorite milk or juice and blend away.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped fruit
- 1 tablespoon flax meal (or oatmeal or chia seeds)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 3/4 cup juice (or almond milk, coconut milk or milk)
Instructions
- Place chopped fruit, flax meal (or oatmeal or chia seeds) in a sandwich-sized resealable bag. Freeze bags for up to 2 months.
- To make a smoothie, massage the bag to break up the fruit. Add the frozen packet, yogurt and your choice of liquid to a blender. Blend until smooth. Enjoy.
- Category: Entree
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 349
- Sugar: 45.6 g
- Sodium: 215 g
- Fat: 5.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58.3 g
- Fiber: 10.7 g
- Protein: 19.4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
Keywords: fruit smoothie recipe, healthy smoothie recipe, freezer smoothie
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