Can I freeze a leftover smoothie?

Yes! If you don't drink all of your smoothie, pour it into an ice cube tray (or something to help portion it out) and freeze. Then pop out the small portions of smoothie to toss in your blender the next time you make a smoothie.

Can I add protein powder to this smoothie?

Sure! Feel free to add in a sugar-free, unflavored protein powder or collagen powder. I like Vital Protein Collagen Peptides . You may need to add a little more liquid if you include this ingredient.

You can freeze avocados?

YES! You can freeze an avocado. However, once frozen, the texture will be somewhat affected. That’s why we recommend using frozen avocados in dips, spreads, smoothies, and baked goods, although we’ve been known to still use thawed avocado on top of salads from time to time. Read all our tips and tricks for freezing avocados .

Green Machine Smoothie (4 Ingredients)

Name: Green Machine Smoothie
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk; 1/4 – 1/2 cup orange juice (sub: coconut water); 1/2 large avocado, chopped (preferably frozen for great smoothie texture); 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub: favorite raw nuts)

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Green Machine Smoothie

This easy, healthy Green Machine Smoothie is a great way to start the day. Especially if you’ve worked ahead and make a few freezer smoothie packs. Simply blend up your powerhouse ingredients and be charged up for a great day.

Yield: One 16-ounce smoothie 1x

Prep: 3 minutesTotal: 3 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened plain almond milk
1/4 – 1/2 cup orange juice (sub: coconut water)
1/2 large avocado, chopped (preferably frozen for great smoothie texture)
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup chopped kale
1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub: favorite raw nuts)

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Instructions

Make It Now:

1. Start by adding 1 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup orange juice to a high-powered blender. Then, add all the other ingredients.

2. Blend until smooth. You may need to stop and stir/shake the blender or add up to 1/4 cup more orange juice, as needed, to make sure it gets smooth.

Make Freezer Smoothie Packs for Later:

1. Layer ingredients in small freezer bags (or reusable silicone bags) in this order:

1/2 large avocado, chopped
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup chopped kale
1 tablespoon chia seeds (sub: favorite raw nuts)

2. Seal tightly, squeezing out the air, and freeze for up to 3 months.

3. To Blend: Start by adding 1 cup almond milk and 1/4 cup orange juice to a high-powered blender. Then, add all the other ingredients. Break up the ingredients in the bag by hitting it on the counter or crunching it with your hands. Dump the ingredients from the bag in and follow blending instructions above.

Notes/Tips

Check out all 7 smoothie packs and download a recipe cheat sheet and shopping list.
If you’d like to add in more protein, feel free to add in a sugar-free, unflavored protein powder or collagen powder. I like Vital Protein Collagen Peptides. You may need to add a little more liquid.
Freeze smoothie packs flat for easier blending.

Cuisine: American Method: Blender

Find it online: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/green-machine-smoothie-freezer-pack-instructions/