Family-Friendly Make-Ahead Smoothie Prep + 10 Top-Rated Recipes

Smoothies are the ideal nutritious, quick morning meal that keeps your whole family fueled and ready for the day. What’s more, building custom smoothies together can be a fun, creative activity that gets kids excited to help out at the blender each morning.

Turn prep into a family event by inviting little ones to help assemble their own blends. In less than an hour, you can prep enough personalized smoothies to last your entire household for two full weeks.

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Quick Tips for Make-Ahead Smoothie Prep

Gather all ingredients and tools first. Fill large bowls with your go-to mix-ins: nuts, fresh or frozen fruit, and any other add-ins you love. Set out spoons or small measuring cups (1/4-cup sizes work perfectly for portioning for kids). You’ll also need small sandwich-sized resealable bags, larger gallon-sized storage bags, and a permanent marker so kids can label their own custom bags.

Build custom smoothie bags. Let kids scoop fruit, nuts, and other mix-ins into their individual small bags to create their own unique flavor combinations, and encourage them to test new combinations they haven’t tried before. Make one sample bag ahead of time to show them the right portion: aim for roughly 1 cup of fruit per serving, with 2 tablespoons of nuts for the perfect balance.

Store in the freezer for easy morning access. Tuck all the individual small smoothie bags into a larger gallon bag, with one separate large bag for each family member to keep things organized. On busy mornings, kids can simply grab their prepped bag of choice, dump it in the blender, and enjoy.

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10 Top-Rated Smoothie Recipes

Not sure what flavor combinations to test first? Use these fan-favorite Allrecipes recipes as inspiration for your next prep session.

1. Blueberry Cream Slushy

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User PICANTE gave this recipe a full 5 stars, saying: “I’ve made this recipe three or four times in the last two weeks. I can’t get enough!” They also shared a clever hack for leftovers: pop any extra smoothie in the freezer, let it thaw for an hour, then reblend for a quick refreshing treat.

Get the full recipe: Blueberry Cream Slushy

2. Quick Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

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One happy reviewer left a rave that sums up this recipe perfectly: “Fabulous!! I have never tried a smoothie with oatmeal! Who’d a thunk—this is great!”

Get the full recipe: Quick Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

3. Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie

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Packed with vanilla protein powder and rich almond butter, this smoothie is a tasty twist on the classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Creator Barbieri says: “My almond butter and jelly smoothie is a spin-off of peanut butter and jelly and is my perfect mid-afternoon snack or even my lunch.”

Get the full recipe: Almond Butter and Blueberry Smoothie

4. Easy Mango Banana Smoothie

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This recipe makes a generous batch, so it’s perfect for whipping up for the whole family on busy mornings. Refrigerate any leftovers for a sweet, creamy midday indulgence later.

Get the full recipe: Easy Mango Banana Smoothie

5. Kale Banana Smoothie

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Reviewer France C. had only good things to say about this green blend: “I made it exactly as written and it made a HUGE serving—three cups of deliciousness all to myself! It could easily be split to serve two people, though.”

Get the full recipe: Kale Banana Smoothie

6. Almond Berry Smoothie

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This paleo-friendly smoothie gets its gorgeous deep purple color from fresh or frozen blueberries, and it tastes just as good as it looks.

Get the full recipe: Almond Berry Smoothie

7. Groovy Green Smoothie

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This recipe is officially kid-approved, according to Allrecipes reviewers. One user shares: “A great way to get your kids to eat greens! You will be amazed by this yummy fruity smoothie. Experiment with different amounts or types of fruit and make your own.”

Get the full recipe: Groovy Green Smoothie

8. Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie

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Strawberries, ripe bananas, creamy yogurt, and bright fruit juice combine to make this vibrant, classic smoothie. If you prefer less sweetness, simply swap the fruit juice for your favorite milk (dairy or plant-based works great).

Get the full recipe: Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie

9. Avocado Smoothie

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User 3BOYS3 shares: “I am always looking for ways to use avocados. This was incredibly delicious. I made it for breakfast but it could easily be a dessert — it was very rich and creamy like a milkshake. Even the kids enjoyed it.”

Get the full recipe: Avocado Smoothie

10. Fig Smoothie

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Reviewer Gottacook found the perfect new use for fresh figs from her backyard tree: “So simple, and the figs really make the smoothie creamy. My husband even loved it and he's not a fig fan. I'm going to try to freeze some of our figs so we can make this smoothie all year.”

Get the full recipe: Fig Smoothie

(Note: Fixed the broken original link for the Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie to point to the official Allrecipes recipe)