A Tofu smoothie for kids recipe plus ways to build smoothie freezer packs. Smoothie freezer packs are a great way to quickly serve a healthy breakfast or snack by simply taking the frozen packet from the freezer and blending it with milk. Try freezing a variety of different smoothie packets to have something that sounds good to everyone.
You will quickly learn that keeping smoothie packs in the freezer is not only a time saver but also makes for a delicious meal or snack anytime of the day.
We showcase a tofu smoothie with peanut butter and banana below (yes you can freeze tofu!), and show you how to freeze smoothies with yogurt. For more smoothie inspiration, check out our Blueberry Spinach Smoothie, Orange Smoothie, and Strawberry Smoothie Without Yogurt.
Smoothie packs can be made with ziplock bags or stasher bags depending on your preference. Quart size bags make for perfect single servings. You can write the ingredients or name of smoothie on the outside of the bags prior to freezing. Plus, write “add milk” on the outside of the bag. This helps everyone at home to easily find and create the smoothie they are craving!
The first step to making a smoothie pack is gathering the equipment then deciding on the smoothie ingredients.
Equipment
- freezer ziplock bags
- measuring cups and spoons
- blender (when ready to make)
Ingredients
- 3 ounces tofu, drained and cubed
- 1 small banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
- 1 cup almond milk or any kind of milk
How To Make
Follow the simple step by step instructions below to learn to make a smoothie pack while creating a delicious tofu smoothie that kids rave over!
Add ingredients to the ziplock bag
Add the tofu, banana, peanut butter, and ground flax seeds to the ziplock bag. If there are any other ingredients that sound good to you, this is the opportunity to mix them in! Chia seeds, cinnamon and spinach all make great additions to this tofu smoothie.
Remove air and seal the bag. Write on the outside to add 1 cup of milk. Then, place the bag in the freezer to freeze.
Blend the smoothie
When ready to make the smoothie, pour the frozen contents into a blender. From dairy to non-dairy milk, pick your favorite milk to add into the blender. For this tofu smoothie recipe, we use unsweetened almond milk.
Next, puree the smoothie and serve. Garnish with a banana slice and a dab of peanut butter.
Freezing Yogurt
Yogurt is a great ingredient to add to smoothies and can easily be frozen right in the freezer pack. Unlike the milk, add the yogurt to the bag prior to freezing along with any other ingredients. Then use the smoothie pack when desired, adding the liquid before blending.
There is no need to pre-freeze yogurt in ice cube trays, it will pop right out of the smoothie pack once frozen! For more tips and tricks to freezing yogurt, check out our How To Freeze Yogurt tutorial.
Smoothie Tips
- Cut fresh fruits and vegetables into small chunks before freezing to make it easier to blend
- Add green veggies such as kale or spinach to the freezer bag for added nutrients without compromising flavor
- Swap plain yogurt for Greek yogurt to boost the protein
- Adjust the amount of milk to alter the smoothie consistency by adding more for a thinner smoothie or less for a thicker smoothie
Frequently Asked Questions
Smoothie packs can stay frozen for up to 3 months. Prep and freeze as many packs as you have room for or think you will blend together before that 3 month mark.
Use smoothie packs as a snack or complete meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner. You can even create dessert smoothies by adding dark chocolate or cocoa powder as an ingredient to curb your sweet tooth.
Even More Smoothie Recipes
We could share our favorite smoothie recipes all day – there are just SO many. The best part of smoothies is they are 100% customizable to your taste buds. We recommend creating a few different smoothie packs to keep in your freezer to try.
- Peanut Butter Powder Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie With Cottage Cheese
- High Fiber Smoothie
- Spinach Smoothie
- Tropical Smoothie Bowl
- Kids Protein Shake
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Tofu Smoothie
Equipment
- freezer ziplock bags
- blender
Ingredients
- 3 ounces tofu, drained and cubed ✅
- 1 small banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds ✅
- 1 cup almond milk ✅or any kind of milk
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the ziplock bag. Add the tofu, banana, peanut butter, and ground flax seeds to the ziplock bag. Remove air and seal. Write on the outside to add 1 cup of milk. Freeze.3 ounces tofu, drained and cubed, 1 small banana, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds, 1 cup almond milk
- ⭐️Blend the smoothie. When ready to make the smoothie, pour the frozen contents into a blender. Add the milk of choice. Puree and serve. We like garnishing with a banana slice and a dab of peanut butter.
Notes
To Make Smoothie Freezer Packs:
- Add smoothie ingredients to freezer bag (except the milk).
- Remove air and seal bag.
- Place in freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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