Craving a refreshing frozen fruit smoothie? Let’s walk through how to make a delicious smoothie right at home.

The beginner’s guide to frozen fruit smoothies

All about frozen fruit smoothies.

Frozen fruit smoothies are nourishing and delicious. If you’re looking to increase your fruit and vegetable intake, smoothies are a quick and easy way to add 1-2 servings of produce into your day. 

And smoothies are even easier with frozen fruit. Let’s be real, our freezers tend to always be stocked with frozen fruit. And not only is frozen fruit more convenient (and often cheaper) than fresh fruit, it makes for a better smoothie too. 

Frozen fruit blends into a rich and creamy texture while smoothies with only fresh fruit can be watery and runny (more on that later).

In our simple guide, we’ll break down our easy and delicious smoothie recipe and how to customize it with nuts, seeds, yogurt, veggies, milks—you get the idea.

Can you put frozen fruit right into your blender?

Yes, you can put frozen fruit into your blender. Chop your frozen fruit and vegetables like frozen pineapple or frozen mixed berries for easier blending into a perfect smoothie. That way, you don’t need to use as much liquid and the texture will be rich and thick. 

While fresh fruit is often highlighted for its health benefits, using frozen fruit in your smoothie recipe results in a thicker, creamier texture perfect for frozen fruit smoothies. For frozen fruit and vegetables, the high water content crystallizes into a rigid structure. When blended, frozen ingredients like frozen strawberries, frozen blueberries, and frozen mixed fruit create a thick, creamy texture that’s perfect for smoothies.

If you’re worried about losing the nutrition from fresh fruit options because maybe you think frozen freezes away some of the goodness, it’s actually the opposite! 

Frozen fruit and vegetables are usually frozen at peak ripeness, typically within 24 hours of harvest to lock in flavor and nutrients, reduce food waste, and eradicate the need for additives or harmful preservatives. So not only is frozen fruit + veg more convenient, it’s just as good for you and tasty as the non-frozen, fresh stuff. 

What are the best frozen fruits for smoothies?

Yes, frozen fruits are the best for blending into smoothies.Here are some of the best fruits to use for making a frozen fruit smoothie:

• Blackberries
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Pomegranates
• Banana 
• Peaches 
• Cherries
• Pineapple
• Mango
• Strawberries

What do you mix frozen fruit with in a smoothie?

You can customize your frozen fruit smoothie with various bases, liquids, and nutritious add-ins. Here’s a list of popular smoothie ingredients:

• Avocado
• Cheese (cream cheese or cottage cheese)
• Nut butters (almond, peanut, cashew, sunflower)
• Seeds (chia, flax, pumpkin, and hemp seeds)
• Veggies (fresh spinach, kale, cauliflower, carrot, parsnip)
• Grains (quick rolled oats, quinoa, millet)
• Sweeteners (pure maple syrup, honey, agave, stevia, and coconut nectar)
• Spices and powders (turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, acai powder, maca powder, spirulina, nutmeg). 

What are the best liquids for smoothies?

Unsweetened almond or oat milk are great in smoothies. They both have a mild flavor and are readily available in grocery stores. Regular cow’s milk works well too if you don’t have lactose intolerance. 

Feeling fun? Check out these other liquid options:

• Cashew, soy, or coconut milk
• Cold-brewed coffee or tea
• Pineapple, mango, apple, or orange juice
• Kombucha or kefir
• Chocolate milk

All about Daily Harvest’s frozen fruit Smoothies.

Smoothies are delicious and good for you. But making a fruit- and vegetable-packed treat does take some preparation.If you want to skip the whole process and still enjoy satisfying smoothies, we've got you covered. 

Daily Harvest delivers ready-to-blend frozen fruit smoothies right to your door. All of our Smoothies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and made with sustainably sourced fruits + veggies. We freeze our ingredients at peak ripeness, typically within 24 hours of harvest, to lock in flavor and nutrients, reduce food waste, and eradicate the need for additives or harmful preservatives. 

Our food is ready when you are too. Just add your liquid of choice, blend, and sip. Easy, right? Take a peek at a couple of our craveworthy options:

Mango + Papaya will remind you of a tropical mango sorbet. Sip on hydrating pineapple, mango, and papaya. We've also added macadamias for a dose of good fat.

Strawberry + Peach has a classic fruit flavor (thank you, strawberry and peach), while oats and flax seeds provide fiber to keep you full and happy. We threw in some goji berries as well, which contain more iron than spinach does and have the highest protein content of any fruit. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best liquids to blend with frozen fruit for a smoothie?

Depending on the smoothie, we recommend either coconut water (for our lighter, more refreshing smoothies) and your preferred milk (for our creamier smoothies). In a pinch, water or your preferred juice work too!

Are Daily Harvest Smoothies suitable for specific dietary needs or restrictions?

Daily Harvest crafts food and provides plans to fit diverse lifestyles, unique flavor preferences, and specific dietary needs. Many of our best-selling items align with eating plans such as diabetes-friendly, GLP-1, Mediterranean, Plant-Based Whole30, and high-fiber. Our entire assortment includes a wide range of balanced, some fiber-rich, some protein-rich, some lower calorie, some higher calorie choices that support common nutrition needs.

Is frozen fruit as nutritious as fresh fruit when used in a smoothie?

Yes! Frozen fruit can be as nutritious (or even more nutritious!) than fresh fruit because it is usually picked and quickly frozen to lock in nutrients when it's at peak ripeness.

Why are my frozen fruit smoothies watery?

Your smoothies may be too watery because you're adding too much liquid. If you happen to add to much liquid, you can always thicken it up by adding additional protein (in the form of your preferred protein powder), fat (in the form of nuts, seeds, or your preferred nut butter), or fiber (in the form of additional frozen fruit or vegetables, or your favorite fiber powder).

Can I add vegetables to a frozen fruit smoothie?

Of course! Vegetables such as blanched & frozen zucchini, cauliflower rice, sweet potato, or greens (spinach or kale, for example) are all great additions to a frozen smoothie - adding extra nutrition but also a great texture to the smoothies - just make sure you blend a little longer than usual to ensure the vegetables fully break down.