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Smoothie Cubes

Other, Beverage

Contributed by: Caroline Kohler

5-in-1 Smoothie

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Smoothie cubes are the base of any smoothie, frozen into ice cubes, to be used whenever you're ready to make a smoothie. Follow the instructions to make the smoothie cubes, and check out the recipe ideas below for turning these smoothie cubes into a nutritious and delicious smoothie. Scroll all the way down for the smoothie cube recipe!

 

Recipes Using Smoothie Cubes

 

Red Smoothie

4 smoothie cubes

½ cup beets (steamed and cooled)

½ cup strawberries (frozen or fresh)

½ cup skim milk

 

Green Smoothie

4 smoothie cubes

1 cup of spinach (½ cup if frozen)

¾ cup apple juice 

 

Orange Smoothie

4 smoothie cubes

¾ cup mango

½ cup carrots (steamed and cooled)

¾ cup orange juice 

 

Purple Smoothie

4 smoothie cubes

½ cup of blueberries

¾ cup of cauliflower

½ cup skim milk

 

Yellow Smoothie

4 smoothie cubes

½ cup of canned pumpkin

1 banana

 

Serves:
6 (24 frozen smoothie cubes) servings
Total Time:
240 minutes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes

Ingredients


Bananas - 3 ripe bananas Milk - 1 cup of skim, lowfat or plant-based milk Yogurt - 1 cup vanilla, nonfat Greek yogurt

Instructions

Step 1
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Step 2
Pour into ice cube trays. Freeze for at least four hours.
Step 3
When you want to make a smoothie, add 4-6 smoothie cubes to the blender along with your favorite fruits and veggies.

Notes

 

You can use any fruits, veggies, milks, or juices to make smoothies with this basic recipe. 

The smoothie cubes can be kept in the ice cube tray or in a tupperware in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Extra smoothie can be frozen in ice cube trays or jars to defrost or put in other smoothies.

Blend the smoothie for about 30-60 seconds after it appears smooth - this will ensure all the chunks are blended.

 

 

 

Nutrition Information

Serving Size:
1 cube serving
Calories:
24 Calories
Fat:
0g
Saturated Fat:
0g
Carbohydrates:
Net Carb: 5g
Dietary Fiber:
0.4g
Protein:
1.4g
Sodium:
7mg

Dietary Restrictions

Vegetarian