How to Meal Prep Smoothies For The Week (or Month!)

We can all agree—having your smoothie ingredients ready to blend each morning makes it so much easier to stay consistent with a daily green smoothie habit. I know it does for me! That’s why I always prep my smoothie ingredients at least once a week. But to make life even easier, I try to prep a month’s worth at a time.

Now, I won’t dive deep into all the benefits of healthy smoothies here (you can check out my How to Make a Green Smoothie tutorial for that), but let me just say this—I started drinking green smoothies over a decade ago, and it’s the one healthy habit I’ve stuck with all these years. And I credit that consistency to smoothie prep kits.

Why? Because they make it effortless. When your ingredients are prepped ahead of time, you always have what you need for a green smoothie—no more scrambling or skipping because you ran out of spinach or forgot to freeze bananas. Sure, you could wing it by keeping frozen fruit and greens on hand, but eventually, you’ll run out of something. Trust me, that only needed to happen a few times before I realized prepping ahead was key to staying consistent.

Now, I make frozen smoothie kits every meal prep day—or once a month when I need to stock up.

I use a mix of frozen and fresh fruit in my green smoothies, but since I live in Buffalo, NY—where fresh, affordable organic fruit isn’t always easy to find—I rely mostly on frozen fruit for my smoothie kits. Even in the summer, organic blueberries cost a small fortune, so I stick to buying bags of organic frozen fruit.

For fresh ingredients, I usually use bananas, apples, and leafy greens like baby spinach or super greens, which I buy in bulk from BJ’s Wholesale and Wegmans. If I notice any fresh fruit starting to get too ripe—like peaches, plums, apples, or grapes—I chop it up and toss it into a smoothie kit. Even if I’m not ready to prep full kits, I’ll still throw extra fruit into a freezer bag to use later. I do this all the time with bananas and apples! Check out my how to freeze bananas and how to freeze apples tutorials for instructions.

Another great ingredient to freeze is avocado. If you love avocados in your smoothies but hate wasting them, just remove the skin and pit, chop them up, and add them to a premade smoothie kit. Check out my how to freeze avocados tutorial.

The same goes for greens—if I have kale, spinach, or other greens that are starting to wilt, I toss them into a freezer bag and save them for future smoothie packs or other recipes. I used to be a big kale fan, but now I prefer the milder taste of baby spinach and super greens. And, I also have a tutorial on freezing kale you can check out.

I also love adding vegetables to my smoothies for extra nutrients and fiber. Cucumbers are a favorite because they add hydration and bulk without changing the flavor much. I’ve also used yellow squash and zucchini—surprisingly, both blend beautifully into green smoothies!

All of these ingredients can be prepped ahead of time and stored in frozen smoothie kits,

Can I Add Superfoods to a Prep-Ahead Smoothie Kit?

The short answer? Yes! But there’s a little trick to it—if you’re not careful, powders and seeds can stick to the sides of the bag, which isn’t ideal.

My go-to superfoods for smoothies are chia seeds and collagen powder. I add chia seeds to my kits all the time, but I’ve noticed that if I just toss them in, they sometimes cling to the bag instead of mixing with the fruit. One simple way to prevent this is by layering the seeds between the fruit inside the kit. This trick works for other superfoods too, like protein powder, cacao powder, hemp seeds, or any of your favorites.

As for collagen, I personally like to add it right before blending instead of including it in the kit. Could I add it ahead of time? Sure. But out of habit, I just mix it in when I make the smoothie.

So, yes—you can absolutely add superfoods to your smoothie kits! Just be mindful of how you layer them to keep everything blending smoothly.

Besides ingredients, you’ll need a few key supplies to make prepping your smoothie kits quick and easy.

Freezer Bags

I prefer high-quality freezer bags that seal tightly and have space to write on the front. Since these bags get packed with ingredients, you want something sturdy that won’t rip or pop open in the freezer. If you’re concerned about waste, you can always rinse them out and reuse them for future smoothie kits. Another eco-friendly option is Stasher bags, which are reusable silicone bags.

Some people use mason jars, but as much as I love them, I don’t find them to be the best option for smoothie meal prep. They take up a lot of space in the freezer, and sometimes, it’s tricky to get the ingredients out. So I stick with freezer bags—simple and effective!

Freezer Bag Stands

These aren’t totally necessary, but trust me, they make life so much easier when you’re prepping multiple smoothies at once. They hold the bags upright and open while you add ingredients, so you don’t have to juggle everything with one hand. You can find them on Amazon for a great price, and they’re definitely worth having on hand if you prep in bulk.

A High-Quality Blender

When you’re ready to blend, the right blender makes all the difference. Since blending frozen fruit daily can be tough on a machine, I highly recommend investing in a high-quality blender that can handle the job.

• Vitamix – This is my absolute favorite blender! I’ve had mine for over 10 years, and I use it 4–6 times a week (sometimes more, especially when making smoothies for my kids). It’s powerful, durable, and never fails me. If it’s within your budget, I think a Vitamix is the best choice. They offer different models, so you can read reviews and choose the one on their website that fits your needs.
• Ninja – Before getting a Vitamix, I used a Ninja blender, and while it wasn’t as powerful, it still did a great job. I personally found it a bit harder to clean, but if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly option, a Ninja is a solid choice. You can find them on Amazon for a decent price.

If you want more details on these brands—plus other top recommendations from me and my readers—check out my review post on the best blender for smoothies.

How to Meal Prep Smoothies for a Week (or More!)

When I first started making green smoothie freezer kits, I’d just toss everything into a freezer bag and call it a day. Easy, right? Well…I quickly learned there’s a better way.

Step-by-Step Smoothie Prep

1. Start with the greens – Adding greens first ensures they end up at the top when you dump everything into the blender. Since greens blend easily, they don’t need to be close to the blades.
2. Add the smaller fruits – I like to put berries in next because they’re small and don’t require as much blending power.
3. Layer heartier fruits and veggies – This includes anything chunkier like apples, pears, or cucumbers. Pro tip: Chop everything into smaller pieces before freezing. I used to quarter my apples, and sometimes a piece wouldn’t blend all the way. Smaller chunks = smoother smoothies.
4. Add seeds and powders – If you’re using chia seeds, protein powder, collagen, or other superfoods, layer them between the fruit to keep them from sticking to the bag.
5. Finish with bananas – Bananas (or any fruit that needs extra processing) should go in last so they’re near the blades when blending.
6. Freeze your smoothie kits – Once all your kits are prepped, pop them into the freezer. You can make as many as you want—I usually prep for 2-3 weeks at a time, but if you’re feeling ambitious, go for a month or more!

Blending Your Prepped Smoothie

When you’re ready to make a smoothie:

• Loosen up the ingredients – Before dumping the smoothie kit into the blender, I smack the bag on the counter a couple of times to break up any frozen chunks. This helps the ingredients come out easily.
• Let it thaw slightly(optional but recommended for certain fruits!) – Some frozen fruit, like strawberries, mango, pineapple, and peaches, can lose their juicy burst of flavor when frozen. Letting the smoothie kit sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before blending helps bring the flavors back to life. I especially like doing this with my tropical smoothie recipe.
• Add your liquid – You don’t want to freeze the liquid with your smoothie kit. Instead, add your liquid base right before blending. I typically use coconut milk, almond milk, or water.
• Blend until smooth – One smoothie kit makes about a 32-ounce smoothie. Less if you want a thicker smoothie, more if you add more liquid for a thinner consistency.

The best part? Any smoothie recipe can be turned into a smoothie kit!

Here are some of my favorite healthy smoothie recipes: