Green smoothies are a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet. But gathering all the ingredients when you want to blend one can be a pain. Plan ahead with these ready-to-go subzero smoothie packs, and you’ll be sipping a protein-packed nutrient payload in mere moments.
Ingredients
2 oranges, peeled and segments separated
2 medium bananas, sliced into 1⁄2-inch pieces
4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups spinach
1 cup fresh basil
1 piece fresh ginger (1inch), peeled and thinly sliced
8 Tbsp hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
4 cups coconut water or tap water
3 cups 1% low-fat, no-salt-added cottage cheese
Directions
Divide orange segments, banana pieces, broccoli, spinach, basil, ginger, and hemp seeds among 4 zip-top freezer bags. Seal shut, and freeze until solid.
When ready for a smoothie, place 1 cup coconut water, 3⁄4 cup cottage cheese, and contents of 1 frozen smoothie pack in a blender container, and blend until smooth.
