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 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.

Where do you find your fun straws?

I think smoothies are even more fun to drink when you have some dishwasher-safe, reusable silicone straws on hand like these (or some paper straws like these ) to top off your beverage. So stinkin' easy to enjoy a healthy, colorful breakfast, right?!

Can I freeze my own berries?

Yes! Freeze blueberries, blackberries, strawberries (sliced or whole), and raspberries the same way -- in a single layer on a baking sheet for a few hours. Then you can transfer them to a freezer-safe container and they won't be all clumped together!

The Best Everyday Smoothie

Name: Everyday Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup milk (use whatever kind you want–dairy or non-dairy!); 1 cup orange juice (or you can use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup OJ); 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (he uses vanilla, but I like plain b/c less sugar); 4 cups spinach, loosely packed; 1 banana (a frozen banana makes it even creamier); 2 cups frozen blueberries (or frozen berry blend); 2 cups frozen tropical fruit (we use a mix of mango, pineapple and strawberries); Optional: 1-2 cups baby carrots (adds more nutrition and is tasteless); Optional: 1-2 scoops protein powder (your choice)

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Everyday Smoothie

Seriously delicious and full of fruits and veggies. We have this smoothie almost everyday!

Yield: 6 cups (4 servings) 1x

Prep: 5 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup milk (use whatever kind you want–dairy or non-dairy!)
1 cup orange juice (or you can use 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup OJ)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (he uses vanilla, but I like plain b/c less sugar)
4 cups spinach, loosely packed
1 banana (a frozen banana makes it even creamier)
2 cups frozen blueberries (or frozen berry blend)
2 cups frozen tropical fruit (we use a mix of mango, pineapple and strawberries)
Optional: 1–2 cups baby carrots (adds more nutrition and is tasteless)
Optional: 1-2 scoops protein powder (your choice)

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Instructions

Make It Now:

Add milk, juice, yogurt, spinach and banana to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth.
Add frozen fruit. Blend again until smooth. Enjoy!

Freeze For Later: After making the smoothie, freeze it in a freezable mason jar, leaving at least an inch at the top.

Prepare From Frozen: Place the mason jar in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Stir with a spoon or throw in the blender again with a few ice cubes.

Notes/Tips

A high-powered blender works best for this smoothie. We recommend the Vitamix Blender or this Ninja Blender.
Feel free to reduce the amount of juice, based on how sweet you like your smoothie. My husband uses less juice and more milk now days.
If you like the idea of frozen smoothie packs but don’t have time, give SmoothieBox a try. I wrote a full review of this smoothie pack delivery service here.
Variations and Additions:
- Dairy-Free Version: Use plain almond milk or oat milk and use dairy-free coconut yogurt like Daiya brand.
- Use different fruit. Raspberries, strawberries, mango, pineapple, or oranges would be great additions.
- Add more vegetables. Toss in a little kale, avocado, carrots, or raw sweet potato.
- Add protein powder.
- Add flaxseed. We love sneaking this into recipes. (Chocolate Banana Muffins or Many Overnight Oats Recipes, or Powerball Cookies for example).
Pair this smoothie with our 10-minute Spinach Frittata for a well-rounded breakfast or lunch.

Cuisine: American Method: Blending

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