When you want to eat better and fix nutritious snacks or smoothies, you are going to need to prep your kitchen! Similar to meal planning, prepping your kitchen for smoothies is an easy fix to make healthy eating accessible. Instead of grabbing a meal on the go from a drive thru, you will need to prepare fresh ingredients and COOK a meal. However, a hearty smoothie is a simple swap that you can do to enjoy a meal without a lot of fuss!
How to Prep Your Kitchen For Smoothies
You need a blender that works. Start with a blender that is easy to CLEAN and easy to use. Read reviews before you buy and ask friends who use their blenders a lot. I was able to try this new Oster model, and it will make blending and mixing a breeze!
I received the Oster Pro 1200 Plus which included a food processor as well. There were settings already on the blender for smoothies, so a few quick pulses can leave you with a fully blended meal or snack idea! The pitcher is marked with measurements so you can simply add, blend, and enjoy! The pitcher fits on the base snugly, which is so important when blending frozen fruit. You don’t want a blender that scoots across the counter or leaks. The lid was secure as well, and it was ready to use right out of the box. There were no complicated instructions, and the blades were sharp.
Have ingredients ready. Besides a blender that is durable, you are going to need smoothie ingredients available at all times if you want to prep your kitchen for easy snacks and meals! While you can have fresh produce like greens (kale!), a lot of ingredients work just as well frozen. I like to blend frozen fruit often since they are creamy and cold when blending without having to add any more ice.
Stock up on healthy smoothie ingredients like coconut water, yogurt, flax seed, chia seeds, and other mix in ideas. I like to use almond or cashew milk too! You can use a scoop of protein powder to keep you full until your next meal as well.
I personally start my day with a cafe latte! It is my favorite way to have a quick breakfast, and it has my favorite coffee flavor.
Prep your smoothies ahead of time. When you discover what your favorite smoothies are, you can prep ahead of time. Clean, cut, and measure out your ingredients and store them so they are ready to use. You can toss all your frozen fruit into a freezer bag, label it, and pour it into your blender in the morning along with a cup of yogurt and some fresh greens.
Add smoothie accessories to your kitchen. Once your smoothie is ready, make sure you have accessories to enjoy your smoothie! I like big tumblers or mason jars with wide straws. You can find glass straws online that you can reuse.
Prep your kitchen for smoothies with these tips. Don’t forget to upgrade your blender with Oster! Shop Target and save money.
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Jacqui @FlightsFancyMom says
I love a good smoothie! My blender is an older model of Oster, but I couldn’t do without it. The options available are perfect for anything you want to use it for.
Jeanette says
That looks delicious! I do have a blender and I am dying to make a smoothie! I think it will happen today! This looks outrageously good, is it too early in the morning to have a shake?
Sarah L Bailey says
Now this sounds like such a delicious smoothie to make and I love the machine to help you – might have to treat myself. x
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I love smoothies. They’re one of my favorite snacks/treats and I have one almost every day. I agree that a good blender is essential. I like to prep my fruit and keep them in the freezer. So I always have fruit on hand for my smoothies.
Bill S says
This looks like a great blender!! I now my whole family loves smoothies, these are great tips!
Pam says
I have never thought of prepping your smoothie ahead of time. That is a really smart idea. This looks like a great blender.
victoria says
This is absolutely looks like a good blender. I want to have this
Ali says
Once you get started on smoothies it’s hard to stop! You’re right – you do need to prep with the right equipment!
Mimi Green says
Great small appliances, I’ve never made a smoothie. My blender is 2o+ years old with no bells and whistles. I need to check out this brand, I heard it was good. I swear by my Target Cartwheel app.
Dee says
One of the things that I do when I blend smoothies, I try to make enough for two days.
This way I will be able to utilize all the fruits and veggies that I have.
Nikka Shae says
I love smoothies and I need to get a new blender so I can start back making them.
jennifer says
i became addicted to smoothies when i was pregnant with my second baby and needed to work more iron (greens) into my diet because i hated meat. who knew something so green could be SO good. im still hooked on smoothies and a smoothie maker was all i wanted for christmas last year!
Jenn says
Ooh i need to get some of those wide straws for when ingredients dont get smooth enough.
ricci says
I love those wide straws, I use them for everything but especially for smoothies!! Great post!!
Chubskulit Rose says
We love smoothies ere at home but we used a different gadget. This might be a good replacement for our existing old one.
john says
That is a really smart idea, I agree that a good blender is essential, The options available are perfect for anything you want to use it for.
Thanks for share