Smoothie Cubes (Evive Copycat)

Homemade smoothie cubes to the rescue! These easy, 15-minute smoothie packs are the meal-prep hack you need on busy days (just shake and enjoy!). Loaded with fruits, veggies, and a sneaky scoop of spirulina, they’re a freezer-friendly, ridiculously tasty way to get your daily dose of vitamins.

This recipe is incredibly customizable and would work with a classic strawberry banana smoothie, a mango smoothie, or even this coffee and oats smoothie!

I was recently introduced to Evive smoothie cubes while helping my friend move (and by help, I mean…raiding her freezer)—it was love at first sip! What I didn’t love was the crazy price tag and the mountain of plastic waste.

Being the resourceful nutritionist I am, I figured I could easily recreate this blue magic at home. Let me be the first to say that these spirulina smoothie cubes are just as tasty, way more affordable, and create zero waste!

These Cubes Crush It

• Nutrient-Loaded: Each serving is packed with antioxidants and protein to keep you full and energized all day.
• Shaken, Not Blended: When you’re ready to serve, just pop a few cubes into a glass with milk or juice and shake, shake, shake it up!
• Kid-Approved: The vibrant blue-green hue of spirulina and sweet flavors make these freezer smoothies a fun, healthy treat for little ones.

Here’s What You’ll Need

We’re featuring basic, easy-to-find ingredients to keep these prep-ahead smoothie cubes within budget. Jump down to the recipe card for exact measurements!

• Fruits: We’ll add a banana for natural sweetness and creaminess (make sure it’s nice and spotty), an apple (any variety works here, but Honeycrisp adds a nice tang), and chopped pineapple for a tropical twist.
• Cauliflower: This sneaky veggie blends in seamlessly, adding creaminess and extra fiber without any detectable flavor. It’s like magic!
• Unflavored Protein Powder: Depending on your diet, choose a plant-based or whey option (you could even use vanilla protein if you prefer).
• Spirulina: This superfood is packed with antioxidants, giving your smoothie a gorgeous blue-green hue and a nutrient boost. You can find spirulina at most health food stores, Whole Foods, or online retailers like Thrive Market.
• Orange Juice: For that citrusy zing to balance the sweetness of the fruit, we’ll add some good old OJ! Opt for freshly squeezed or 100% juice.

Just blend, freeze, and shake

Seriously, you just need 15 minutes to prep these homemade smoothie cubes! This is an overview. For the full printable recipe, jump to the recipe card.

1. Blend all ingredients until a thick smoothie texture forms.
2. Freeze the mixture in two ice cube trays until solid.
3. Shake a few smoothie cubes vigorously with juice or milk until you have the perfect frosty consistency!

Make These Your Own

I used the same ingredients as Evive in this recipe to recreate an affordable copycat version at home, but one of the best parts about smoothie cubes is making them your own!

Want to sneak in extra greens like spinach or kale? Go for it (just be aware that it might tone down the bright blue hue). Or, feel free to experiment with different fruits, veggies, and even superfoods like chia seeds or flax.

If you’re allergic to bananas, feel free to omit them and use 1 cup of frozen mango chunks, ½ cups of Greek yogurt, or ½ avocados for an equally creamy texture!

More Blender-Free Smoothie Ideas

You can make smoothie cubes out of virtually any fruity smoothie recipe! Here are a few more of our favorites.

• Green Smoothie: After hundreds of tests, we’ve nailed the perfect green smoothie formula (that you’ll actually want to drink!).
• Easy Mango Smoothie: With just 3 ingredients, this would be an easy (ultra-tropical) smoothie cube flavor!
• Healthy Protein Smoothie: With a whopping 46 grams of protein per serving, this smoothie definitely deserves a spot in your regular rotation.