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Frozen Spinach Cubes For Smoothies

September 29, 2020 by Lindsay 78 Comments

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Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes and toss a couple into your next smoothie for a nutritional boost! The perfect way to save spinach or kale that’s about to go bad!

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes and toss a couple into your next smoothie for a nutritional boost! The perfect way to save spinach or kale that's about to go bad!

Hi Friends!

I have a pretty polarizing relationship with smoothies. I’m either LOVING them, or I want absolutely nothing to do with them. Currently, I’m in a loving phase and I’ve been making one pretty much every day. As I’ve mentioned, lunch can be a bit of a challenge some days around here with Squish running our schedule, so quick, easy smoothies are becoming a go-to lunch. A few weeks ago, I bought some spinach to make a Strawberry Spinach Salad and had some leftover. Right before it went bad, I remembered a little trick for turning it into frozen spinach cubes using a blender. I used my Blendtec.

I shared it on Instagram and Facebook a few years ago and it was a big hit.

I certainly didn’t come up with this myself, but it’s a tip I love to share because a lot of people don’t think of it on their own!

Ready for it?

Blend up spinach (or kale) and freeze it in ice cube trays!
Store them in the freezer add them to your next smoothie. 

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Frozen Spinach Cubes for Smoothies

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes and toss a couple into your next smoothie for a nutritional boost! The perfect way to save spinach or kale that's about to go bad!

Like I mentioned, this is a great way to use up leafy greens before they go bad, but this also makes a great food prep project if you want to just buy it fresh and make a bunch of cubes at once.

I wouldn’t really call this a recipe, but here’s what you do:

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes so you always have them on hand to give your smoothie a nutritional boost!

1. Add spinach to your blender.

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes so you always have them on hand to give your smoothie a nutritional boost!
2. Add a little bit of water & blend until smooth.
The amount of water will vary but I usually use 1/4 cup or so.

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes so you always have them on hand to give your smoothie a nutritional boost!

3. Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Stock your freezer with these Frozen Spinach Cubes so you always have them on hand to give your smoothie a nutritional boost!
Voila!
Frozen spinach cubes.
Store in the freezer & add to smoothies.

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I use my Blendtec to make these and hit the smoothie button. It takes 30 seconds or so, but once it really ramps up, it pulls down all the spinach and blends it without a problem.

I’ve heard some people make these with no water but I never have much luck with that.

baby and smoothie

Lately I’ve been loving this smoothie combo:

  • Frozen mixed berries
  • Siggi’s yogurt
  • Crunchy Chocolate Nuttzo
  • A couple spinach cubes
  • Some chia seeds

Let’s chat:
What’s your favorite smoothie combo?

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

PS. Looking for more ways to use your ice cube trays? Check out this post:

15 Creative Ways To Use Ice Cube Trays

Ice cube trays aren't just for water! Here's 15 Creative Ways To Use Them!

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. Debbie @ Live from La Quinta says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    I’m not sure that I should be this excited, but I am. What a great and easy idea. I’ve been in smoothie mode too lately (ever since I won my Blendtec 🙂 ), and I just love this idea.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      isn’t it just the best blender?! 🙂 love mine!

      Reply
  2. GiGi Eats says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:13 AM

    I remember when I was younger my mom used to make these types of things and I always thought they were so gross! HA HA! Now, I would just nosh on those ice cubes as a refreshing “treat” on a summers day!

    Reply
  3. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:21 AM

    I used to do this back in the day when I made homemade baby food for #3 and I have totally become lazy and now just use fresh spinach or greens but I do prefer extra cold/icey smoothies so I might need to revisit this trick! Thanks for the reminder

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:38 AM

      me too! as cold as possible 🙂 even in winter lol

      Reply
  4. Madeline says

    February 18, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Great idea! I have a bag of spinach in my fridge right now and it’s really difficult to use it all before it goes bad. Thanks for the tip 🙂

    Reply
  5. Angela @ Happy Fit Mama says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:07 AM

    Thanks for the tip! I usually go through spinach so fast that I never even think of having to freeze it. Maybe I’ll just buy a bag just for frozen cubes?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      that’s what i did 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amy says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    What a great idea, lindsay!
    I’m all in to the smoothies right now 🙂 so Thank You!

    <3 Amy
    check out our newest recipe/food network discovery: http://thesoulscribble.blogspot.co.at/2015/02/webdiscovery-yummlycom-best-site-for.html

    Reply
  7. Brynn says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:28 AM

    ice cube trays are such a great tool! I freeze everything in them but have never thought about spinach, great idea. My favorite combo is blueberries, sunflower butter, spinach, chia and a date with almond milk. So good!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      i’ve been loving sunbutter lately!

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    This is great! We have a huge thing of spinach in our fridge and I know we won’t use it all. I’ll definitely be making these!

    Reply
  9. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    so my ice maker doesn’t work and i have to use ice cube trays – however, with my extra breast milk stash i don’t have room for them anymore so i have no ice. long story short, i use frozen fruit in my smoothies to make them colder and thicker – i need to find a way to freeze some spinach – this would be perfect! it would solve two problems! haha

    Reply
  10. Kim @ FITsique says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:06 AM

    Awesome idea! I am not quite in the smoothie mood with the foot of snow that just dumped down on us, but this will be great to remember when it starts to warm up again! Plus no more wasted spinach! I can never seem to eat it fast enough!

    Reply
  11. Brittany @ Delights and Delectables says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:08 AM

    genius! I hate when spinach goes bad. Perfect for baby too!

    Reply
  12. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    What an awesome idea! There have been too many times where my spinach has gone semi-bad and I end up having to throw it away. Spinach cubes ftw!

    Reply
  13. Maryea {happy healthy mama} says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    If I do enough spinach at once I don’t need to use water, but if not I need to add a little. I love having these spinach cubes on hand!

    Reply
  14. Jojo @ Run Fast Eat Lots says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    My fave green smoothie is spinach, orange, and mango

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:37 AM

      great combo! i need more mango in my life!

      Reply
  15. Maureen says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    I love doing this with my spinach…it’s a great way to keep from wasting food.

    Reply
  16. Pamela Hernandez (@ThriveFit) says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Love this! That would be perfect for my Iron Woman smoothie with the frozen butternut squat and frozen mango. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      never tried squash in a smoothie. genius!

      Reply
  17. Jen @ Bagels to Broccoli says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    I discovered this idea a few weeks ago and IG’d it – so brilliant!

    Reply
  18. Alanna says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    Loving this!! I have the same smoothie relationship as you, and I’m currently in the “stay away” phase. Will be using your trick for when I get back into the groove!!

    Reply
  19. Tawnie Kroll says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Great idea, love this!

    Reply
  20. Jody - Fit at 57 says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:30 AM

    I have seen a lot of the ice cube tray stuff including this & such great ideas!!!!!!!

    Reply
  21. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Awesome tip, Lindsay! It seems so obvious and yet I have never done it. What a great way to salvage greens that are about to go bad, too!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      happy smoothie making! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Carrie @ Season It Already says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    Great idea!

    Whenever my fresh spinach is about to go bad, I just take it out of the original bag/container, put it in a ziplock and get all of the air out before sealing and pop it in the freezer.

    I break off a chunk whenever I want to use it for smoothies or throw a little into a dish when cooking!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      perfect!

      Reply
  23. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    February 18, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I am the same with smoothies either love them or hate them. Right now I’m in the love phase. This is one of the best tips ever!

    Reply
  24. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Good idea! Since we moved to Chicago, I really hate going out to Costco on a regular basis. My husband and I make smoothies every morning so we go through a LOT of greens. In order to stretch out my Costco trips, we keep half the bags in the fridge and half in the freezer so they don’t go bad. I also put a paper towel in the fridge bags to keep them fresh longer!

    My favorite smoothie right now is chia, greens, apple, lemon, ginger, and turmeric!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:36 AM

      oh that sounds like a great combo!

      Reply
  25. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    I always mean to do this and then forget! Thanks for the reminder!

    Reply
  26. Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    This is so SMART! I know this is something my boyfriend will love.

    Reply
  27. Chris says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    So genius! I’m pretty standard and love the strawberry/banana/chocolate combo. I add green stuff and seeds/nuts from there, but that’s usually my base!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      that’s a great combo in my book!

      Reply
  28. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Haha, I usually just put spinach and greens in a big plastic bag to freeze and take as needed!

    Reply
  29. She Rocks Fitness says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Such a great idea…so simple too! I’ll definitely remember to do this, when my Costco sized bag of spinach is starting to wilt! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      yes! the perfect solution!

      Reply
  30. Celina Allemand says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I just did a post yesterday about prepping smoothies for the freezer. I froze plain Greek yogurt in the ice trays instead. I love this idea too! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:35 AM

      i do that too! great idea!

      Reply
  31. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    February 18, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    I never thought to do this and always want to add frozen spinach to my smoothies. So THANK you for sharing this “recipe.” 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  32. Allyson says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    What a great idea! must try!

    Reply
  33. Meghan @ Freezer Friendly Moms says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:54 PM

    Great tip! I love doing that for kale, I think it reduces that “garden” taste in my smoothies. Did you know that you can freeze fresh spinach leaves just right in the freezer, no prep? I LOVE doing that when some are about to go bad and I don’t have time to make cubes. I even pack fresh spinach in ziplock bags for premade smoothies!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      good to know! thanks!

      Reply
  34. Khaleef @ Fat Guy, Skinny Wallet says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    First, since I have the same blender as you, I automatically think that I’m cool! lol

    Second, this is such a great idea! We usually saute our greens when they are about to go bad, but since we use them in our smoothies daily, the ice cubes are even better for us.

    Thanks for posting this!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      give it a try! delish!

      Reply
  35. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    February 19, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    I love using frozen spinach when I want to add green in smoothies but ironically, it’s always a mess and pre chopped! Best smoothie is 3 bananas, ice cream and milk……I forget the greens. :p

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:33 AM

      mmmm yum! no greens needed for that!

      Reply
  36. Serena says

    February 19, 2015 at 12:33 PM

    Such a great idea. I do it with basil in summer….

    Reply
  37. Mattie @ Comfy & Confident says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    This is such a great idea! I would of never thought to do that. It’s a great way to save spinach if it’s about to go bad.

    Reply
  38. Sahil says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    hahahhaha, totally awesome way to store and use. Loved it 🙂

    Reply
  39. Danielle says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    I really need to do this! I got into the habit of just freezing the leaves before they went bad, but this would be great too! I wish I had a better blender though 🙁

    Reply
  40. Amanda @ Diary of a Semi-Health Nut says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Oh man I’m on SUCH a smoothie kick right now! It’s really an easy way to boost my nutrition and I’m amazed at the effects.

    These spinach cubes really excite me because I always feel like I have greens going bad! And I’m super picky with my greens so if they are a little soggy…blech!

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      February 27, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      yay! enjoy!

      Reply
  41. Lauren at Keep It Sweet says

    March 9, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    This is just genius! Maybe I can stop throwing away half bags of spinach!

    Reply
  42. Lisa Johnston says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:04 AM

    I am going to use coconut water – I can’t drink it straight. This is a great way to still get the benefits.

    Reply
  43. Jada says

    January 4, 2018 at 1:11 PM

    How many cubes do you use per serving?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      January 4, 2018 at 7:59 PM

      I usually just throw in 2-3

      Reply
  44. sharon says

    August 8, 2018 at 3:55 PM

    I’ve been doing this for the past year. it is soooo easy. i put about 2-3 spinach cubes in my smoothie. i make smoothie packs for the week and just grab and go to work. so convenient. not to mention its helped me save money on going out to eat lol

    Reply

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