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Green Monster Smoothies Fit for Freezing

Shaina · August 16, 2013 · 144 Comments

A recipe for a green mango monster smoothie that is fit for freezing and sending in the lunch box for school lunches or enjoying immediately. Plus, a Magimix by Robot-Coupe Food Processor is up for grabs!
Green Monster Freezer Smoothies #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

If I were to keep a list of things I am in continuous denial about you may find such entries as:
:: The number of hours of sleep I require per night.
:: The time it takes to get from here to there.
:: The existence of fairies that are surely coming to clean my house.
:: My children’s ability to transform into those same fairies.
:: That back-to-school shopping is inevitable.

It’s that last one that is currently causing heart palpitations. As an introvert, things like telephones and shopping malls terrify me. There is the search for shoes that fit small, dust-covered feet, scraped and swollen from days ran barefoot through the neighborhood, multicolored folders that will soon be filled with informational sheets addressed to me, and the ever-present room requests on the supply lists (read: tissues and glue sticks in bulk).

All of this occurs, of course, with packages of colored crayons in one hand and a tower of wide-ruled notebooks in the other, whilst looking down past your nose at the lists that are sticking out of your mouth and being bumped from behind by the other school shoppers with similar setups. Sometimes I wish supplies came in parcels with carefully collated contents: Grab-n-go, order online, delivered to desks.
Green Monster Freezer Smoothies #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com
I am much better at packing lunches, dreaming up ideas, and exploring cool containers (watch for me to share my favorites soon!) for this year’s lunchtime tables. These green monster smoothies take on many forms throughout the year, changing their ingredients slightly to account for seasonal produce, but they are one of many we freeze to be ferried out the door in brightly colored sacks.

A variation of these green monster smoothies were featured, along with the ever popular pizza pinwheels in this month’s FamilyFun Magazine, which is all about back-to-school from supply shopping to lunch packing and more. You can read the article I’m in over on the Parents.com site and get the full print issue in stores.

For tips on how to freeze smoothies, head over to my tutorial and tips on how you can pack smoothies in the lunch box.

Green Monster Smoothies

Print me!
2 frozen bananas, cut into chunks
1 cup greens (spinach, baby kale, swiss chard, beet greens)
1 fresh mango, cut into chunks
1 cup milk (cow, almond, coconut, etc.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey

Place the banana, greens, mango, milk, lemon juice, and the honey into a blender. Pulse until the smoothie starts to come together, and then blend on high for 1 minute or until smooth.

Enjoy immediately or pour the smoothie mixture into your container of choice, filling 3/4 full to allow room for the smoothie to expand when it freezes. Freeze the container until solid. Pack frozen smoothies in lunches at the noon hour.


Makes 3-4 cups green smoothie.
Copyright © Food for My Family.

Green Monster Freezer Smoothies #recipe via FoodforMyFamily.com

We’re Giving it All Away! Well, some of it, anyway.

I’m gifting a Magimix by Robot-Coupe 16-cup Food Processor with the Juice Extractor and Smoothie Attachment for all your juicing, smoothie, and sorbet needs. I definitely have sorbet needs these last few weeks of summer.

The Magimix is a premium food processor that features several different blades and settings for all your chopping and processing needs, and the juicer and smoothie attachment really makes it an all-in-one appliance for the kitchen. I pull mine out for everything from smoothies to pesto to seasonal fruit sorbets. The food processor and attachment are available in 12-, 14-, and 16-cup sizes at Williams Sonoma, and you can also get the whole set together now in CHEFS Catalog!

For a chance to receive this food processor, just comment on this post between now and next Friday, August 23rd at 11:59 p.m. EDT.

For an extra entry, head over to the Magimix by Robot-Coupe Facebook page and like them. Then come back here and let me know that you did!


Robot-Coupe is kind enough to provide the food processor for me to gift to a reader, but I already own a Magimix Food Processor of my own and asked them if I could share the love because I adore mine so much.

Filed Under: Beverages, Breakfast, Recipes Tagged With: school lunches

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Comments

  1. Tieghan says

    August 17, 2013 at 7:10 am

    This is such a great idea. I never though to freeze a smoothie, but I mean why not? I love the idea of packing these in lunches!!

    Reply
  2. Jill says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:06 am

    This recipe sounds pretty good and a great way to get some vegetables in you diet.

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  3. Lauren says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Yum! I love mango!

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  4. Lauren says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I liked the Magimix FB page!

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  5. Dawn Newman says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I love green smoothies! I’m trying to get my daughter to love them but it’s hit or miss sometimes.

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  6. JennF says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Would so love to win this!! Thanks for the chance πŸ™‚ The smoothie sounds yummy πŸ™‚

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  7. JennF says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Liked the FB page πŸ™‚

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  8. Susan says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:02 am

    Another great way to get my greens, thanks for the recipe! πŸ™‚

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  9. oneshabbychick says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:04 am

    I liked the Magimix FB page.

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  10. oneshabbychick says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:07 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Smoothies for lunch?? Fantastic idea!

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  12. Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Freezing a smoothie….now there’s a brilliant idea. Love it.

    Reply
  13. Enni says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Great idea!! I have to try that. My daughter loves smoothies.

    Reply
  14. Diane G says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. We LOVE smoothies in our house.

    Reply
  15. Candace says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I like to freeze smoothies for breakfast. Can I freeze the mason jars?

    Reply
    • Shaina says

      August 17, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      Yep. If you click through to the guide on freezing, you’ll see that I fill them 3/4 full to allow for some expansion when freezing them. You can also leave the lids off until they are frozen for extra insurance.

      Reply
  16. Ashley says

    August 17, 2013 at 12:38 pm

    Love the idea of pre-making the smoothies and just grabbing as needed

    Reply
  17. Kaitlin Jenkins says

    August 17, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    My old food processor just died on me, this would be perfect!

    Reply
  18. Amabelle says

    August 17, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    I just liked Magimix by Robot-Coupe’s Facebook page! I also love that you can make these smoothies and freeze them and just grab & go!!

    Reply
  19. Lacey says

    August 17, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    this looks so good! i am looking for new things to take for lunch for me and this would be perfect!!

    Reply
  20. Gretchen D says

    August 17, 2013 at 2:11 pm

    My kids and I have been smoothie crazy this summer…this food processor looks awesome!

    Reply
  21. Mandi says

    August 17, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Mmm! That looks delicious. I have frozen green smoothies before, and they ended up brown by the time I thawed them. Any tips to prevent that? They still tasted good, but the green is much prettier. πŸ™‚

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    • Shaina says

      August 17, 2013 at 2:52 pm

      The lemon juice helps stop the browning, as will any citrus juice in the recipe or produce list. In the recipe on the FamilyFun site, the pineapple does the same thing. The smoothies pictured at the top I took out of the freezer from April for that photo. You can see the color held up quite well!

      Reply
  22. Marty says

    August 17, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I have needed a food processor for awhile now, and the extra attachments would be such an awesome bonus. Thanks for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  23. Neena says

    August 17, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    It never occurred to me to freeze smoothies for lunches! Terrific idea!!

    Reply
  24. wendy says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:16 pm

    Can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  25. Rebecca Konegen says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I confess that I’ve never tried a green smoothie, but your recipes have been so reliable I’m finally tempted!

    Reply
  26. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    Great idea to freeze the smoothie! And great giveaway πŸ™‚

    Reply
  27. Krista Sanderson says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I would love to win. Thank you!

    Reply
  28. Krista Sanderson says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Liked on FB πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. Heather Rawlins says

    August 17, 2013 at 5:09 pm

    I was happy to see the frozen smoothies, I wasn’t sure they would work and now I know they can, I can hardly wait to try!

    Reply
  30. Cerissa says

    August 17, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Sounds yummy. Would love to win ????

    Reply
  31. ali says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    I love that you thought to freeze the finished product!

    Reply
  32. Dianna says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm

    Great idea abd recipe !!!!

    Reply
  33. Jennifer says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:35 pm

    Love smoothies and love this idea!

    Reply
  34. Sandy says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    What a lovely giveaway! My food processor finally bit the dust and I so need a new one!

    Reply
  35. Sandy says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    I have like the magimix Facebook page!

    Reply
  36. Robin L. Coxon says

    August 17, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    I liked on facebook and hope to win this wonderful food processor. Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  37. April says

    August 17, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Would definitely love to win this! Thanks for the chance! : )

    Reply
  38. Vicki B. says

    August 17, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    Oh I SO need a food processor! Would love to win!

    Reply
  39. Vicki B. says

    August 17, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    Liked Magimix on FB!

    Reply
  40. Ashley McRea says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    My oldest son won’t eat fruit unless I purΓ©e it in a smoothie, so we eat them almost every day. This machine sounds amazing! I would love one!

    Reply
  41. Ashley McRea says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I liked them on Facebook. By the way, what’s the easiest way to get the mango off the pit? I always have a difficult time and feel Ike I am going to cut myself. There’s got to be a better way.

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  42. Michelle Harrison says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    This looks awesome!

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  43. Michelle Harrison says

    August 17, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Liked on FB!

    Reply
  44. R G says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I will have to try these. Mango, bananas,honey? Doesn’t seem like too stressful a risk.

    Reply
  45. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    August 17, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    Oh I’m loving this recipe! I’d love to win!

    Reply
  46. Rhianne says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:00 pm

    Going to try this smoothie tomorrow! Would love to win this giveaway too. πŸ˜€

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  47. Rhianne says

    August 17, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    Liked on FB too!

    Reply
  48. TidyMom says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:16 am

    I love the idea of freezing smoothies!! These look great Shaina!

    Reply
  49. Jess says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:49 am

    What a great idea!

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  50. Kathy says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:56 am

    Love smoothies! I would love to win the Magimix

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  51. Pam says

    August 18, 2013 at 8:08 am

    The kids would love smoothies in their lunch. Fingers crossed.

    Reply
  52. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:10 am

    My kids are now out of college but you took me back to the part of the schoolyear I just hated…and I’m not an introvert. It always made me think that teachers could consider getting together and making sure their requirements all worked together. No backpack could fit all the notebooks and folders for all of the teachers and the size of my kids school made having a locker almost pointless so getting around between classes almost required a wheelbarrow!

    I’ve been making green smoothies for my youngest daughter who has been going through chemo; this is a nice version I’ve not tried…thanks!

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    • Shaina says

      August 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm

      Yes! The giant backpacks just to carry binders and the like is not my idea of a good time.

      Reply
  53. Marlena says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:12 am

    We use almost this exact recipe, minus the lemon juice! I will try this variation today.

    Reply
  54. Novene says

    August 18, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    After several surgeries my body lacks energy and umph to get going. I would love to try your recipes and would love to make them in this amazing machine!

    Reply
  55. Katrine Foster says

    August 18, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Would love to win!

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  56. Ruth says

    August 18, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I love smoothies. Everyone in my family enjoys them. Love hiding healthy green veggies in fruit smoothies for my little girl!

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  57. Jasie says

    August 18, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    We love smoothies too! Could really use a working food processor.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  58. Mary V. says

    August 18, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Just what I’ve been looking for. A great food processor and an awesome green smoothie recipe to try it out with. Sounds so good!! YUM.

    Reply
  59. Stacy Hellenthal says

    August 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I was just telling my husband last night I need a new food processor. I never had a bridal shower so all of my appliances have been hand me downs or yard sale finds and they are all breaking at the same time! Would love to win this!!

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  60. Brian @ A Thought For Food says

    August 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm

    I love how I feel after smoothies. I think now that I’m getting back into working out, I may have to try some again.

    Reply
  61. Jess M says

    August 18, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    Liked on Facebook. Would love to win this food processor. My son starts kindergarten in a few days.
    I think smoothies would be a great way to get him to try new fruits/veggies.

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  62. Melissa W says

    August 18, 2013 at 7:10 pm

    I don’t know why I never thought to freeze a smoothie and send it like I do yogurt tubes. We are just getting into making them so we’ll have to try it.

    Reply
  63. Kenny says

    August 18, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    I have a perfect spot for that Magimix on my kitchen counter!

    Reply
  64. Kenny says

    August 18, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Liked the Magimix Facebook page.

    Reply
  65. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    August 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    love this!

    Reply
  66. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    August 18, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I liked Magimix facebook page

    Reply
  67. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    August 18, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    i would love to win this! I would use it so much!

    Reply
  68. Cathy G says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    I love my green smoothies but don’t drink them as often as I would like because of time constraints. I never thought of freezing them…thank you!!

    Reply
  69. Cathy G says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    Liked the Megamix FB page!

    Reply
  70. Nicole S. says

    August 18, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    What I love about smoothies is that they are perfect to make and enjoy any time of year!

    Reply
  71. Kim Stewart says

    August 18, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    been shopping for a smoothie blender/food processor and what a great prize this would be!!

    Reply
  72. SusanH4700 says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:01 am

    What a good idea to freeze the smoothies! I’d love to win the Magimix.

    Reply
  73. Amy says

    August 19, 2013 at 6:52 am

    I’m so horrible at packing lunch, Shaina. I’ll switch with ya. I’ll do the school supply shopping and you take care of the lunch ideas? Deal?

    Reply
  74. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:24 am

    Wonderful smoothie recipe for lunchboxes!! Great giveaway! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  75. DessertForTwo says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I need to make my green monsters freeze-able. Then, I’m more likely to drink them. Thanks πŸ™‚

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  76. Amy c says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Love green smoothies!

    Reply
  77. Darline says

    August 19, 2013 at 7:57 am

    Love your site and ideas. Thanks!

    Reply
  78. Debbie Bishop says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I liked Magimix by Robot-Coupe on Facebook.

    Reply
  79. Debbie Bishop says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:43 am

    This is a great giveaway and I love the recipe! Freezing like this will make mornings and snacks so much easier and healthier!

    Reply
  80. Bronwen says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:57 am

    What a great giveaway would love to win

    Reply
  81. Meg says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:06 am

    We are starting Kindergarten NEXT WEEK! I just found your blog via Parents magazine and had to take a look, because last night I was LOSING sleep getting nervous for my little guy. Thinking about lunches, bus rides, friends… This week we are doing practice lunches. Your lunch ideas and this smoothie idea is definitely something we need to try. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  82. nina says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:13 am

    I never thought about freezing smoothies. I’ll have to try this.

    Reply
  83. nina says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I ‘liked’ Magimix by Robot-Coupe on FB.

    Reply
  84. Susanne Meyer says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:57 am

    That smoothie sounds delish….and I’ve never thought of freezing them! I’m new to the smoothie thing….yes, you can teach an old dogs new tricks. I have been diagnosed with an illness and am trying to approach it through diet instead of meds, meds and more meds. I never thought I would even like to drink something green much less want to! Just had my first green smoothie last week and LOVED IT! Thanks so much for sharing! Oh, and I would love to win that little beauty πŸ™‚

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  85. Tania says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:08 am

    I’ve been dreaming of having one of these machines for a while! So versatile!

    Reply
  86. Tania says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I’m already of fan of MAGIMIX on facebook. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  87. Nevine says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Wow! This smoothie recipe sounds amazing! We have a mango tree that produced a lot this season, can’t wait to this! Also, never thought to freeze them before, how efficient.

    Reply
  88. Karen D says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:11 am

    Wow! great recipe and great giveaway. Thanks for both!

    Reply
  89. Rachel McC says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:14 am

    So my husband says he’ll convert to smoothies & be healthier if i win this! πŸ™‚ That would be awesome!

    Reply
  90. Rachel McC says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Also, I’m a fan of MAGIMIX on facebook. Their toaster looks SO cool

    Reply
  91. Christina says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I make a green monster smoothie every day! Love the idea of freezing them and LOVE that Magimix. It looks like the Hercules of food processors.

    Reply
  92. Christina says

    August 19, 2013 at 10:35 am

    2nd entry – just liked their Facebook page!

    Reply
  93. Tracy says

    August 19, 2013 at 11:39 am

    I make an almost identical smoothie — but I use frozen mango chunks and add flaxseed, chia and protein powder. I’ve never thought to freeze them though!

    Reply
  94. Tracy says

    August 19, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I already “Like” Magimix on Facebook.

    Reply
  95. Jolene says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I have been making smoothies with frozen bananas every day or the past 3 weeks as part of a diet/effort to actually eat breakfast daily and I have to say that my little hand held immersion blender is showing this week that this is not what it was made for!

    Reply
  96. Jolene says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I just liked Magimix on Facebook! These look amazing!

    Reply
  97. Amber says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    Sounds yummy and healthy. Can’t wait to try this out. Trying to add more healthy in the food I’m making!

    Reply
  98. Jamie Myers says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Yumo!! I’ll have to try this recipe after I win! πŸ˜‰

    Reply
  99. Molly says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    I’ve been looking for a combo food processor/blender and this seems like it would be perfect!

    Reply
  100. Molly says

    August 19, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Liked Magimix on facebook!

    Reply
  101. Missy says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    This is my favorite go-to smoothie, and so glad you suggest freezing them – never thought of that!

    Reply
  102. Missy says

    August 19, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Liked the Magimix Facebook page as well!

    Reply
  103. Cybill says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    What a GREAT idea for lunch boxes (my most dreaded part of going back to school)! With picky eaters as kids, it is always a challenge to come up with healthy and delicious food for them to eat at school. Thank you! And I would LOVE the Magimix…as a single mom of three, this would be a very welcomed, and amazing addition to my kitchen! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  104. Angie B. says

    August 19, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I would LOVE to be blessed by winning the Magimix. I could truly use it. Only have a smaller capacity food processor that I got as a wedding gift 22 years ago. I usually have to process stuff in batches…so this would be a blessing to win.

    Reply
  105. ellie says

    August 19, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    I have just started to make smoothies, this would be awesome to win. I never thought of freezing them to send to school for my kidoos. Also like facebook page.

    Reply
  106. Carolyn says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:22 am

    Great idea to put them in jars and freeze them!

    Reply
  107. Gloria Dennison says

    August 20, 2013 at 6:48 am

    I liked on Facebook! Can’t wait to try the freezer smoothie method!

    Reply
  108. tory wright says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:21 am

    looking forward to trying the freezer smmothies…how convenient!!!

    Reply
  109. tory wright says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:30 am

    liked them on FB…interesting page…

    Reply
  110. Mireille Fournier says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:33 am

    liked on facebook. can’t wait to tried this, pinned it on pinterest as well

    Reply
  111. LaLaLand says

    August 20, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Would love to try these, but I will have to win this first!

    Reply
  112. Julie says

    August 20, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    LOVE the idea of freezing smoothies for lunches!!! Definitely will be doing that soon!

    Reply
  113. Rachael says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I love the idea of freezing smoothies, thank you for the recipe! πŸ˜€ I also liked their facebook page. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  114. Hannah says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    In love with the idea for freezing these. SOOOO convenient! I would grab one every morning before I walk out the door for work!

    Reply
  115. Molly Yarber says

    August 20, 2013 at 9:13 pm

    I love the idea of freezing smoothies!

    Reply
  116. Sarah says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:14 am

    I am so trying this from now on. Brilliant. Saved my life

    Reply
  117. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    August 21, 2013 at 8:59 am

    I feel your end-of-summer / back-to-school pains. Those requests for bulk supplies of items my kids readily admit to only using 1 or 2 of during the year…ugh. I’m sure these green monster smoothies could make up for some of my grief. Freezing them? That’s awesome!!

    Reply
  118. Bonnie says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:33 am

    Looks yummy

    Reply
  119. Helen says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:11 am

    Love green smoothies, great idea to freeze them. i have 4year old Twin girls who are pickey about anything green except pesto. Oh please pick me! My 15year old, well loved food Proccesser just died on me:(

    Also Liked the Magimix on Facebook

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  120. Violet says

    August 21, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    This sounds great! I’ll have to try it out on my picky eaters!

    Reply
  121. JB says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:37 pm

    Can’t wait to try frozen smoothies in lunchboxes. You’re a genius!

    Reply
  122. JB says

    August 21, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    I liked the Magimix by Robot-Coupe Facebook page

    Reply
  123. KaySue says

    August 22, 2013 at 10:34 am

    I like fruit smoothies, but have never tried adding greens. Thanks for the idea of freezing them, and for sponsoring the giveaway.

    Reply
  124. Marly says

    August 22, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    Wow. How fun to come to your site for this incredible recipe and see a fun give-away as well! Love the recipe!

    Reply
  125. Brittney says

    August 22, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Will definitely have to try this recipe!! I love me some smoothies!!

    Reply
  126. Carmen says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    It may look scary but that recipe sounds delicious!

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  127. Carmen says

    August 22, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I follow Magimix by Robot-Coupe on Facebook

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  128. Sarah says

    August 23, 2013 at 7:18 am

    I’m passing this green smoothie on to my 15 year old son to try. He’s on a smoothie kick this summer which is great for all of us! Thanks for your blog!

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  129. Russell says

    August 23, 2013 at 8:28 am

    I feel healthier just looking at these!

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  130. Karen says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:09 am

    I’ve been looking for a smoothie recipe that can be made in advance and saw this in the Family Fun magazine i just got in the mail. I love the idea of freezing the smoothie into ice cubes and putting in a lidded cup so that it melts just in time for lunch! Awesome idea!!!!

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  131. Sarah H says

    August 23, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I’ve been thinking about a new blender, mine is on the brink of death. I liked Magimix on Facebook.

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  132. Kristen M says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I’m hoping to hook my son on green (and other nutritious) smoothies for breakfast or to bring to school. He often does not eat lunch at school, and as you can imagine, comes home grumpy and hungry!

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  133. Kristen M says

    August 24, 2013 at 1:22 am

    I’ve like Magimix on Facebook.

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  134. Roxi Beck says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:25 am

    LOVE this idea (and my kids love helping make new creations in our food processor) – can’t wait to try it!

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  135. Karen D says

    August 31, 2013 at 7:37 am

    I like Magimix on FB

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    September 15, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    just wondering, who won?

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  138. Heather says

    December 29, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Hello does freezing lose any of the nutritional value, kill the enzymes, etc?

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  139. Janet says

    May 13, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Have you had any issues with ball jars cracking in the freezer? I have been making a freezing smoothies for only about a month and already lose 2 ball jars to cracks and it wasn’t to over filling as both had more space left at the top.

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    • Shaina says

      May 13, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Hi, Janet. I’ve never had them crack in the freezer. There are a few reasons you might be seeing them crack. First, if the integrity of the jar is already compromised due to chips or hairline fractures, freezing a smoothie could press on those chips or fractures and might cause them to crack. Second, even when leaving headspace, there still might not be enough space for the air and smoothie expansion to occur. If you have a high efficiency freezer or one turned very cold, the top layer could be freezing before the bottom, and when the bottom goes to freeze, there’s nowhere to expand to. Try leaving slightly more headspace, freezing on its side, or freezing in the door if you have a HE freezer. Third, the type of jar you are using could also be a factor. You can read more about it on this post on LifeYourWay by my friend Katie, but essentially, if your jar has a shoulder rather than a straight entry to the mouth of the jar, it could be a problem.

      I hope this helps, and I’m sorry you have had issues with them cracking. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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