{"id":794,"date":"2023-02-21T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T19:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/?p=794"},"modified":"2023-07-02T08:17:33","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T08:17:33","slug":"how-to-meal-prep-smoothies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fitmencook.com\/blog\/how-to-meal-prep-smoothies\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Meal Prep a Smoothie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Some meals just seem made for meal prep (I\u2019m looking at you, overnight oats\u2026 ). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But can you really meal <\/em>prep smoothies<\/em>? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I get that question a lot\u2026 and the answer is ABSOLUTELY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m gonna give you ALL the tips and tricks you need to stock your fridge and freezer full of healthy, delicious, grab-and-go smoothies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for a comprehensive guide on how to meal prep smoothie recipes ahead of time for quick, healthy breakfasts or post-workout snacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAN YOU MEAL PREP SMOOTHIES?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Fit Men Cook, we believe in finding ways to meal prep just about anything , and smoothies are no exception. The trick is knowing how to meal prep specifically for the type of ingredients and storage method you choose to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll walk you through several meal prep methods so you can have the right method to meal prep your favorite smoothie. For example, if you\u2019re making green smoothies, you don\u2019t want to pre-mix them several days in advance and let them hang out in the fridge. And blueberries and chia seeds will really mess up the texture of a smoothie in the fridge as well. But don\u2019t worry, if these are your favorite smoothie flavors, keep reading because I\u2019ll show you the right way to prep these ingredients so you know exactly how to meal prep your favorite FMC smoothie recipes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SMOOTHIE MEAL PREP METHODS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are four different methods to meal prep your smoothie ingredients so the texture, taste, and nutrition can stay top-notch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make-Ahead Smoothies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Smoothies seem pretty simple to make, but prep and cleanup can take more time than we want. So if you\u2019re looking to grab a ready-to-drink smoothie from the fridge or freezer, you want to follow one of these make-ahead methods and pre-mix your smoothies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These two methods get you a fully-made smoothie.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1 \u2013 Make-Ahead: Ice Trays<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Make your smoothie according to the recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Pour the smoothie into ice cube trays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Freeze the tray for at least a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Store ice cubes in a freezer-safe container.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Place smoothies in a glass, thaw, shake, and enjoy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n