A lot of people love smoothies, but very few actually make them at home. The mess, measuring, and effort can seem overwhelming, but these 8 smoothies have only 3 ingredients, making them simple and delicious. Pick a few of these recipes, head to the store, and make “smoothie packs” for the whole week by placing measured-out ingredients in freezer bags. When you’re ready for your smoothie, all you’ve got to do is pull one of your freezer packs out of the freezer and blend away!
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smoothie images via Sarah Flotard and Malina Lopez
1. Strawberry Swing. Place 8 frozen strawberries, ½ cup plain kefir or pourable plain yogurt, and ½ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
2. Green Day. Place ½ cup frozen kale, ½ cup frozen pineapple, ½ cup plain kefir or pourable plain yogurt, and ¼ cup water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
3. Caribbean Queen. Place 8 pieces frozen mango (about ¾ cup) and ½ cup So Delicious coconut milk into a blender. Blend until smooth. Then add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and pulse just a few times to combine. Serves 1.
4. Bananarama. Place 1 peeled frozen banana, 2 tablespoons peanut or almond butter, 2 tablespoons cacao powder, and 1/3 cup water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
5. Not Easy Being Green. Place 1 green apple (with skin, cored, and cut into chunks), ½ cup frozen spinach, ½-inch piece peeled, fresh ginger (cut into small pieces), and ½ cup water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
6. Channel Orange. Place 1 red bell pepper (quartered, stem and seeds removed), 1 peeled navel orange, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
7. Blue Magic. Place ¾ cup frozen blueberries, 1 tablespoon almond butter, and ½ cup unsweetened almond milk into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
8. La Isla Bonita. Place 1 peeled frozen banana, ½ cup frozen kale, and ½ cup coconut water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
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