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Make-Ahead Protein Smoothie Packs

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by Lindsay Cotter Updated: Apr 24, 2022

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These Smoothie Freezer Packs are made using a variety of fruit, greens, collagen protein, and other nutrient-rich ingredients. Just fill your container, label, then freeze. When you’re ready for a smoothie, simply blend, pour back in the cup and go!

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I’ve partnered with Vital Proteins to bring you these Collagen Protein Smoothie Packs! We are thankful for their wonderful nourishing products and allowing me to continue to share and create gluten-free recipes. 

The Perfect Meal Prep Smoothies

I’m not gonna lie, meal prepping is still hard for me, but sometimes it’s just knowing where you need to put the most effort. I would say breakfast is definitely one I need to meal prep. Usually I’m not as hungry in the morning, so drinking a smoothie, grabbing a breakfast cookie, or having a latte with coconut milk and collagen protein added helps.

That’s where these make-ahead freezer smoothie packs come in handy! They each have their own unique nutrient focus with the addition of protein. You have detox smoothies, beautify smoothies, and energize smoothies. Depending on what I’m in the mood for, or what my body needs that morning, I can just grab one of these out of the freezer, blend, and go!

Detox Smoothie Freezer Pack

These ingredients together help detoxify the body supporting the liver.

  • Leafy greens – Rich with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help nourish the liver.
  • Berries and grapefruit – Provide and balance electrolyte minerals (like magnesium) needed by the liver.
  • Collagen vanilla coconut water (Vital Proteins) – With 20g of collagen protein per serving, hyaluronic acid, and probiotics. Probiotics are KEY to supporting that liver function and digestion.
  • Chia seeds and coconut milk – Provide healthy fats and omega 3s.
  • Pineapple – Helps us break down fats and protein with the enzyme bromelain.

We’re detoxifying by supporting our digestion and immune system.

Energize Smoothie Freezer Pack

Energize. This is one of my favorites because it’s suitable for anybody. Meaning, it can be customized more for Kids, athletes, and everyone in between.

This is one macro balanced smoothie pack. It’s rich in antioxidants, fiber potassium, omegas, B vitamins, and healthy fats. You can also go the keto route and substitute the oats and banana for avocado or macadamia nuts, chopped.

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with
  • Almond milk
  • Peanut butter or almond butter
  • Collagen peptides
  • Banana
  • Gluten-free oats
  • Flaxseed

But I have a warning for you. When you blowing this up, it taste like at Wendy’s Frosty. I’m so serious. So I guess that’s a good thing and a bad thing because you could definitely drink your weight in the smoothie.

Beautify Smoothie Freezer Pack

This combo of nutrients work together to help enhance hair, skin and nails while promoting overall health and vitality.

  • Avocado
  • Raspberry
  • coconut milk frozen into cubes
  • Honey
  • Lavender collagen protein

Those healthy fats and vitamins nurture and hydrate the skin. I’m just going to call this my anti-aging smoothie. So if I drink this in the morning and wine at night, I’ll stay 35 forever. Right? LOL.

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To Make Smoothies From Packs

When ready to make, place all ingredients from frozen pack in a blender along with the collagen protein powder and ½ to 1 cup of water or dairy-free milk of choice, blend, an enjoy!

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3 Collagen Protein Smoothie Pack Recipes


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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
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3 Protein Smoothie Packs recipes. Freezer ready!


Ingredients

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DETOX PROTEIN SMOOTHIE PACKS (Serves 2)

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup spinach or other leafy greens
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup grapefruit, peeled
  • ½ – ⅔ cup pineapple chunks
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seed
  • 3 frozen coconut milk ice cubes (coconut milk frozen)
  • 1 scoop Collagen Protein or Peptides
  • Optional – ½ – 1 cup water to blend

ENERGIZING PROTEIN SMOOTHIE PACKS: (Serves 2)

  • 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 –2 servings protein (collagen peptides)
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter (frozen)
  • 1 banana
  • ¼ cup gluten free rolled oats
  • 1–2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • Optional – ½ – 1 cup water or almond milk to blend

BEAUTIFY PROTEIN SMOOTHIE PACKS (serves 2)

  • 1 kiwi
  • 1 cup raspberries
  • ½ small avocado, peeled
  • 1 Tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 2–3 frozen coconut milk cubes (from ice tray)
  • Lavender Lemon Beauty Collagen Protein (mixed into coconut milk cubes or to add separate)
  • Optional – ½ – 1 cup water or almond milk to blend

Instructions

BUILD YOUR OWN SMOOTHIE PACKS

DETOX PROTEIN SMOOTHIE PACKS (Serves 2)

  • Pour ¼ cup coconut drinking milk or almond milk in ice trays or a freezable container.
  • Once the milk is frozen, add it along with the remaining ingredients (except the collagen powder) to 2 ziplock bags or 1 large glass jar. Place in freezer until ready to blend.
  • When ready to make, place all the ingredients in the bags plus the collagen powder in a blender and blend until incorporated. Add ½ cup to 1 cup water to make blending easier, if needed.

For the ENERGIZING PROTEIN PACKS:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, milk and collagen protein peptides. Pour into ice tray then freeze. Also place 2 Tablespoons nut butter of choice in freezer to harden.
  • Once the cocoa milk and nut butter is frozen, add it along with the remaining ingredients to 2 ziplock bags or 1 large glass jar. Place in freezer until ready to blend.
  • When ready to make, add all ingredients in the bags to a blender and blend until incorporated. Add ½ cup to 1 cup water or almond milk to make blending easier, if needed.

For the BEAUTIFY PROTEIN PACKS:

  • Place ¼ cup coconut drinking milk or almond milk in ice trays or a freezable container.
  • Once the milk is frozen, add it along with the remaining ingredients (except collagen powder) to 2 ziplock bags or 1 large glass jar. Place in freezer until ready to blend.
  • When ready to make, blend all together plus the collagen protein powder in a blender. Add ½ cup to 1 cup water or almond milk to make blending easier, if needed.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: breakfast/snack
  • Method: freeze
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. Avatar photoJulia

    Oct 23, 2019 at 12:51 PM

    Hi,
    Everything looks really pretty and healthy. Where do you find your jars?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      Oct 23, 2019 at 5:40 PM

      Amazon or crate and barrel. They are called Weck jars. Love them!

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoTori

    Sep 22, 2018 at 12:04 PM

    Where did you get your containers?

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      Sep 22, 2018 at 12:22 PM

      You can buy them on Amazon, but I actually went to crate and barrel and go them. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Avatar photohappy wheels

    Aug 26, 2018 at 10:12 PM

    3 The Smoothie Make-Ahead package is made from a variety of fruits, vegetables, collagen protein and other nutrient-rich ingredients that are good for health.

    Reply
  4. Avatar photoCassie Thuvan Tran

    Jun 19, 2018 at 10:19 AM

    Make-ahead smoothies are wonderful! I love using vegan protein powder, acai, blueberries, almond milk, and some cinnamon and vanilla extract in my smoothies! Sometimes I’ll add spinach for some extra health benefits. No wait–make that ALL the time!!

    Reply
  5. Avatar photoErin

    Jun 18, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    Definitely need these in my life – great way to start the day!

    Reply
  6. Avatar photoJennifer Farley

    Jun 16, 2018 at 11:56 AM

    Oops, I don’t think my rating went through on my comment! This is such a 5 star recipe!

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  7. Avatar photoJennifer Farley

    Jun 16, 2018 at 11:55 AM

    Whoa, these look so good! I have to try them for breakfast. I feel like my day goes better when I start off with a smoothie!

    Reply
  8. Avatar photoBrittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite

    Jun 15, 2018 at 11:18 PM

    I’ve gotten out of the habit of meal prepping smoothie freezer packs, but need to start again! These flavor combinations sound divine…I’m especially excited about the energize version! 🙂

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      Jun 16, 2018 at 11:33 AM

      Right? I think these are perfect summer meal prep. REfreshing!

      Reply
  9. Avatar photoNatasha @ Salt & Lavender

    Jun 15, 2018 at 10:11 PM

    This is such a cool idea. I could use all 3 myself hahaha.

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      Jun 16, 2018 at 11:17 AM

      right?! totally need all!

      Reply
  10. Avatar photoLaura @ Sprint 2 the Table

    Jun 15, 2018 at 7:23 PM

    I’m a collagen junkie. Can I just slather it all over my skin??

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    • Avatar photoLindsay Cotter

      Jun 16, 2018 at 11:18 AM

      haha yes, you are so allowed to just bathe in it. You might be extra flexible after. 😉

      Reply
  11. Avatar photoLiz @ Floating Kitchen

    Jun 15, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    Love all these idea! Especially the detox one, which I need badly after my week-long birthday celebration. Lol!

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  12. Avatar photogerry speirs

    Jun 15, 2018 at 4:03 PM

    Can I triple up on the beauty one??

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    • Avatar photogerry speirs

      Jun 15, 2018 at 4:10 PM

      delicious!!!

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  13. Avatar photoMegan @ Skinny Fitalicious

    Jun 15, 2018 at 3:27 PM

    Love this idea! I’m all about planning ahead. So key to staying on track.

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  14. Avatar photoSarah Fennel

    Jun 15, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    I just love how easy these are! Definitely going to make these!

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  15. Avatar photoMary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

    Jun 15, 2018 at 1:33 PM

    I need all three of these Lindsay! Such great combos!

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  16. Avatar photoMatt Robinson

    Jun 15, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    Each one of those sound amazing and I love that I can prep them ahead of time! I’m not th best at that.

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  17. Avatar photoJennifer Blake

    Jun 15, 2018 at 9:38 AM

    I need all of these. My diet is so off the rails right now! Thanks for these awesome combos!

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