How to Freeze Spinach For Smoothies
Follow our easy-step-by-step directions on how to freeze spinach for smoothies. Freezing spinach is the best way to keep this nutritious leafy vegetable on hand at all times without worrying it may go bad.
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 ice cube tray
- 3 freezer safe food storage bags
- 1 drinking straw, for vacuum seal
Ingredients
Ice cubes method
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried
- ½-1 cup water or almond milk
Whole leaves method
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and dried well
Instructions
Ice cubes method
- Add spinach and water to the blender. Blend on high until the leaves are pureed. You can add more water if needed.
- Pour the pureed spinach into the ice cube tray and freeze for about 3 hours or overnight.
Whole leaves method
- Place washed and dried whole spinach leaves into the freezer safe food bags. Seal it leaving a small opening. Insert the straw into the small opening and suck out as much air as possible, creating a vacuum seal.
- Mark the bags with the date and freeze until ready to use.
Notes
- I like to blend the spinach with water, in case I will be adding it to soups or other savory recipes.
- You do not need to blanch spinach before freezing, but blanching can preserve bright color.
- No need to thaw frozen spinach, simply add few cubes to the blender with the rest of smoothie ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1.09gProtein: 0.86gFiber: 0.66gSugar: 0.13g
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