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How to freeze fruit for smoothies. Save money and cut out the middle man by freezing your own fruit for smoothies. Wash hull or de stem the berries and dry. October 12 2016 at 8 12 am i started. But keep in mind that this method works well for.
Measure 1 or 2 cup amounts into freezer bags label the bags and freeze. Transfer tray to the freezer and freeze for several hours or up to overnight. When frozen whole ripe fruit will thaw right back to its former snack worthy self rather than being relegated to baking recipes. Pour the fruit in the blender and blend.
For example if you were making a banana and spinach smoothie dice up the bananas and freeze them in a single layer on a baking tray in the freezer. Can you use frozen fruit to make the smoothies if you plan to freeze the made smoothies. Just wash chop and freeze in glass casserole dishes or containers and you re all set with frozen. When you desire a smoothie remove a package from the freezer place 1 cup of liquid in the blender or 1 2 cup liquid and 1 2 yogurt.
Wash and dry the spinach then divide it among the bags of bananas squeezing out as much air as possible and seal. Spread fruit into a single layer. Freeze the bags or jars. 25 thoughts on how to freeze smoothies kelly says.
Place them in a single layer on baking sheets and freeze them for one to two hours. How to freeze whole bananas. Portion the bananas into separate resealable freezer bags. The key to keeping your smoothie in good shape is whipping it into a frozen treat rather than letting it freeze like an ice cube.
I always use frozen berries in our smoothies but i make them daily. This option allows you to prep smoothies up to 6 months in advance about 2 3 months if you re using greens. Remove your tray from freezer. Use the oster 4 quart wooden bucket ice cream maker to turn your smoothie into a cold snack.
But don t fret here s the scoop on how to freeze bananas so you can make tropical smoothies and moist banana bread whenever you feel like it which is often in our experience. If i could make a big batch and freeze them that would save so much time. April 6 2019 at 12 38 pm i love this idea. Cover with plastic cling wrap.