Make these Copycat Costco Premade Smoothie Packs at home to save money and enjoy a quick and filling breakfast in just 10 minutes. Loaded with berries, greens, and chia seeds, it’s a budget-friendly, freezer-ready way to keep busy mornings simple.
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Frozen Smoothie Packs Recipe Tips
I love keeping smoothie packs on hand for busy mornings, but since I can’t always make it to Costco, I started making my own version at home. Along the way, I picked up a few helpful tricks that I’m excited to share with you.
1. Prep freezer packs ahead of time. I like to portion the berries, greens, and banana into freezer bags so I can just add juice and dump the bag into the blender on busy mornings.
2. Use ripe bananas. The riper the banana, the sweeter the smoothie.
3. Use a high-speed blender for the best results. A good blender is what really gives the smoothie that smooth, creamy texture.
4. Add Chia seeds. The Costco Smoothie packs do not include Chia seeds, but I like to add them for extra nutritional value.
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Here is everything you need to make these smoothie packs, along with a few substitution recommendations.
- Blueberries (1 cup – $1.50) – Use fresh or frozen blueberries.
- Strawberries (1 cup – $1.25) – If using fresh strawberries, slice them before freezing to make blending easier.
- Raspberries (1 cup – $1.75) – You can use blackberries as an alternative.
- Kale (½ cup – $0.50) – Add additional spinach if you do not have kale.
- Spinach (½ cup – $0.50) – A mild flavor that adds nutrients to the smoothie packs.
- Banana (1 large – $0.25) – Slice the banana for easier blending. A mango works as a substitute if needed.
- Apple juice (3 cups – $0.75) – Use orange juice or almond milk if you do not have apple juice.
- Chia seeds (¼ cup – $0.75) – Flaxseed can be used as an alternative.
The recipe cost is calculated based on the required amounts and may vary due to fluctuating grocery prices.
How To Make Ready To Blend Smoothie Packs
With a few minutes of prep and no hassle, you can enjoy a filling and nutritious breakfast or snack on the go. Let me show you how.
- Add fruit and vegetables to the Ziploc bags to freeze.
- Pour ½ cup of apple juice into the blender.
- Add one smoothie pack to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and serve.
Smoothie Packs Recipe FAQs
For the best flavor and nutrition, use these ready-made smoothies within 3 months of freezing them.
Try letting it sit for a minute before serving. If you would still like it thicker, add in another banana.
Add Greek yogurt, nut butter, or vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
Premade Smoothie Packs
Recipe Cost 7.25 Serving Cost 1.20Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Ziploc Bags
- blender
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- 1 cup raspberries
- ½ cup packed kale chopped
- ½ cup packed spinach
- 1 large banana sliced
- 3 cups apple juice
- ¼ cup chia seeds
Instructions
- Distribute all of the ingredients except the apple juice and chia seeds into 6 quart-sized Ziploc bags.
- Place the Ziploc bags into the freezer.
- Pour ½ cup of apple juice into a blender.
- Add in one frozen Ziploc smoothie pack.
- Blend on high until smooth. Add in a little more apple juice if it is too thick.
- Pour into a glass. Serve and Enjoy!
- Repeat the steps with the remaining frozen packs and apple juice.
Notes
- You can make this smoothie without freezing it into Ziploc bags first. Just add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend before serving.
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the banana, the sweeter the banana.
- Use a high-speed blender for the best results. A good blender is what really gives the smoothie that smooth, creamy texture.
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