Meal Prep Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
Whip up this delicious strawberry banana spinach smoothie recipe in no time with our secret meal prep smoothies trick! We're showing you how to make this amazing and nutritious spinach smoothie immediately or how to make ahead for later!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cups frozen sliced bananas
- 2 cups frozen whole strawberries
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 4 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (any kind)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- 1
For the Bag
- 2
First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, evenly spread out 2 cups of sliced bananas, 2 cups of whole strawberries. Place in the freezer for about 2 hours or until completely frozen.
- 3
Next, take 4 quart-size freezer bags and write the date and Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie on the front. Add 1 cup of the frozen fruit, a handful of spinach, and a teaspoon of chia seeds to each bag.
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Before sealing, make sure you squeeze as much air out as possible to prevent freezer burn. Seal and place in the freezer for later use.
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For Blending (for 1 serving)
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Once you're ready to blend, empty contents of spinach smoothie bag into a high-speed blender.
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Then, add about 1/2 cup of almond milk and 2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder.
- 8
Blend on high for about 1 minute or until everything is blended.