Innocent Smoothies are a wonderfully fruity and brightly coloured drink that millions of people worldwide enjoy. If youāre considering ways to keep them fresh, have you considered whether they can be popped in the freezer?
Can You Freeze Innocent Smoothies?
Yes, you can freeze Innocent Smoothies for up to 3 months. The easiest way to do this is to decant the smoothie into a slightly larger container than the original one before placing it into the freezer.
Do Do Innocent Smoothies freeze well? Yes
Can you refreeze Innocent Smoothies? Yes
How to Freeze Innocent Smoothies
Freezing Innocent Smoothies couldnāt be easier. After all, theyāre already a liquid, meaning theyāre in the ideal form for you to freeze them. With that said, we can get started:
- Find a Container: Take a little time to select the perfect container to freeze the Innocent Smoothie in. Water expands by around twenty percent when frozen. So, consider a container thatās a little larger than the bottle.
- Portion Out: Decant the smoothie quickly, and press any excess air from the container, too. The reason for this is that excess air can lead the flavours of the smoothie to evaporate over time, leading to a less tasty smoothie.
- Freeze: We suggest placing the sealed container against the wall of your freezer and allowing it to act as a natural barrier against the frost front that your freezer generates over time.
How to Freeze Innocent Smoothies Into Ice Lollies
You can also freeze Innocent Smoothies into ice lollies that can be enjoyed throughout the summer months. Innocent Drinks have confirmed this:
Doing so is easy! Grab an ice lolly mould, pour the Innocent Smoothie direct from the bottle and into the mould and then pop it into the freezer. You now have tasty, fruity ice lollies.
3 Tips for Freezing Innocent Smoothies
Now you know how to freeze them, we’ve got our 3 top tips which we strongly recommend following when freezing Innocent Smoothies to have the best results:
Remove Excess Air
Removing as much excess air from the container you select for the smoothie is vital, as it will allow for the smoothie to retain as much flavour as possible. The reason for this is that flavour compounds can dissolve in air.
Label Flavour Clearly
If are freezing multiple smoothies, then ensure you write a clear label, outlining the flavour too! You’ll struggle to tell the difference between a strawberry and banana smoothie versus a mixed berry smoothie.
Use Airtight Containers
Due to the high level of sugar within Innocent Smoothies, they can be a nightmare to clean up if they are allowed to spill. Airtight containers are watertight, of course, so using airtight containers is a great way to reduce the risk of any kind of spillage.
How Long Can You Freeze Innocent Smoothies?
You can freeze Innocent Smoothies for up to three months.
You can keep them frozen for longer than that, of course, and theyāll likely still be safe. However, in that case, some of the flavours will probably have been lost over time, which is less than ideal.
Once a carton of Innocent Smoothie has been opened, it will last for 4 days in the fridge.
How Do You Defrost Innocent Smoothies?
The easiest way to defrost Innocent Smoothies is to leave them in the fridge overnight, allowing them to thaw slowly, and for any condensation that forms to be removed by your fridgeās ventilation system.
When you come to them in the morning, they should be ready to drink.
You can also enjoy Innocent Smoothie straight from the freezer as an ice lolly but you’ll need to freeze them in an appropriate way to do so, obviously.
Can You Refreeze Innocent Smoothies?
Yes, you can refreeze Innocent Smoothies.
During that process, some level of freezer burn may degrade the texture of any chunks of fruit within the smoothies, but theyāre likely to hold up quite well.
Do Innocent Smoothies Freeze Well?
Yes, Innocent Smoothies do freeze well.
This is because theyāre only fruit and liquid, meaning that there is very little within the smoothie that may succumb to freezer burn over time. Therefore, they can be a great addition to your freezer.
Related FAQs
If youāve still got questions about freezing Innocent Smoothies or Innocent Smoothies in general, then these may help:
Although they are made solely from fruit, they do contain a lot of natural sugar so it is worth considering how much sugar you are consuming. However, they are just made with fruit so are fairly healthy.
Yes, if you have bought small pouches of Innocent Smoothies, you can pop them straight into the freezer. When you want to enjoy one as an ice lolly, snip a corner off and enjoy!
