Knowing how to freeze fruit for smoothies is not only convenient but also preserves the peak sweetness and nutrition. Follow our step-by-step instructions to ensure your frozen fruits are ready to transform into smooth, creamy beverages.
Prep Fruit: Choose ripe or just-overripe fruits for peak sweetness and flavor. Wash them thoroughly, peel them if necessary, and remove any pits, stems, or inedible parts. Slice your fruits into even chunks — not too big or small. You want them to be bite-size so that your blender can handle them easily.
Freeze: Spread the fruit pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat in a single layer before freezing them for 1-2 hours until they’re solid.
Store: Once the fruit chunks are individually frozen, transfer them to airtight freezer bags or containers. Label your bags or containers with the date and type of fruit.