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Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate fresh fruits and veggies into your diet. When you find your favourite fresh produce at the grocery store, make it into handy freezer packs to save yourself some time and effort the next time you crave a smoothie. Whether you want to blend a quick breakfast for the kids or fuel-up after a workout, all you have to do is add these freezer packs to your blender along with juice (and in some cases yogurt) and your smoothie is ready with the push of a button.

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During recipe development, the test kitchen found that using room temperature juice works best when making smoothies with frozen fruits and vegetables. We know most of you will use juice that you already have in the refrigerator and that’s just fine. You may need to add more liquid to achieve the consistency you want, or use the tamper to help mix the ingredients as the smoothie blends. You can also leave the freezer pack on the counter while you hop in the shower or run the plastic bag under warm water in the sink for a few seconds to help thaw out the ingredients a bit before blending.

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Try our  Banana Berry Smoothie, Pineapple Banana Smoothie or Strawberry Smoothie to get started. While these are just  a few of our favourite smoothie recipes for spring, have fun with it and experiment mixing and matching your favorite fruits, vegetables, and juices until you find your favourite refreshing combination.

 



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