Green smoothies are a great way to sneak more veggies into your diet. But gathering all the ingredients when you want to blend one can be a pain. Plan ahead with these ready-to-go subzero smoothie packs, and you’ll be sipping a protein-packed nutrient payload in mere moments.
<h4 class="recipe-ingredients__title">Ingredients</h4>
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<li>2 oranges, peeled and segments separated</li>
<li>2 medium bananas, sliced into 1⁄2-inch pieces</li>
<li>4 cups broccoli florets</li>
<li>4 cups spinach</li>
<li>1 cup fresh basil</li>
<li>1 piece fresh ginger (1inch), peeled and thinly sliced</li>
<li>8 Tbsp hemp seeds (hemp hearts)</li>
<li>4 cups coconut water or tap water</li>
<li>3 cups 1% low-fat, no-salt-added cottage cheese</li>
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<h2 class="block-title"><span>Directions</span></h2>
<li>Divide orange segments, banana pieces, broccoli, spinach, basil, ginger, and hemp seeds among 4 zip-top freezer bags. Seal shut, and freeze until solid.</li>
<li>When ready for a smoothie, place 1 cup coconut water, 3⁄4 cup cottage cheese, and contents of 1 frozen smoothie pack in a blender container, and blend until smooth.</li>
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