How to Store Smoothie Bowls

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Smoothie bowls, or acai bowls, are delicious smoothie bases topped with berries, nuts, or seeds. While they’re amazing when they’re fresh, they can be hard to store without getting runny or melting. Fortunately, you can pack up your smoothie bowl if you have some left over, or you can make one the night before to grab on your way to school or work. Try not to store your smoothie bowl for more than 1 day to enjoy it while it’s fresh!

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Freezing Smoothie Bowls

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  1. If you can, scoop the toppings off the bowl and transfer them to an airtight container. You can put the container in the fridge, or you can leave it out at room temperature if it’s just nuts or seeds. [1]
    • If you mixed your toppings in with the smoothie, don’t worry about scooping them out.
    • Toppings left on top of the smoothie can get soggy when you store them.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    Carefully scrape your smoothie base into a plastic or glass container. Seal the container with a lid so that it’s airtight. [2]
    • Glass jars usually seal better than plastic containers, so you should use those, if you have them.
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  3. Put your airtight container into the freezer on the bottom shelf to keep the smoothie portion cold enough. Smoothie bowls have a tendency to get watery in the fridge, which is why they need to go in the freezer. [3]
    • Eat your smoothie bowl within 1 day for the best flavor and texture.
  4. When you want to eat your smoothie bowl again, take it out of the freezer and set it on the counter. Let it warm up for about 10 minutes so that it isn’t too hard to eat. [4]
    • It doesn’t need to get warm, but it should be easy to eat with a spoon.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    Take the lid off your container and pour your smoothie into a bowl. Use a spoon to recombine the ingredients and get the consistency right. [5]
    • If your smoothie bowl is too watery, put it in the blender and add some plain yogurt or avocado.
    • If your smoothie bowl is too thick, blend in some ice or fruit juice to water it down.
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    Grab your toppings out of the fridge or add some fresh ones to top off your smoothie bowl. Eat your smoothie bowl before it warms up all the way to avoid making it watery or soupy. [6]
    • Smoothie bowls only freeze well once, so if you don’t finish your smoothie bowl this time, you should probably throw it away.
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Taking Smoothie Bowls on the Go

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    You can put your nuts, seeds, cut fruit, and drizzles into separate airtight containers the night before. That way, you can grab them without needing to cut anything up, and they won’t get soggy from sitting on top of a smoothie all night. [7]
    • If you’re only adding nuts or seeds, you don’t have to worry about packing them up. However, if you want to add chopped fruit or a drizzled topping, prepare them ahead of time so you don’t have to rush around in the morning.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    For your smoothie base, try to stick with frozen fruit, then add your liquids. Use a blender made specifically for blending smoothies, like a Nutribullet or a Vitamix, for the best consistency. [8]
    • Smoothie bowls are slightly thicker than regular smoothies.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Store Smoothie Bowls
    Once your ingredients are blended enough, carefully pour them into a large thermos that has a lid. Fill up the thermos about 3/4 of the way full to leave room for the toppings. Seal the lid so that it’s airtight to keep your ingredients cold. [9]
    • Make sure your thermos is insulated enough to keep your smoothie cold.
  4. Before you go to bed, pop your thermos into the fridge to keep it cold. The dual insulation from the fridge and the thermos will keep the smoothie from melting, and it will already be in a to-go container. [10]
    • You can find cheap thermoses online or at most home goods stores.
  5. On your way to work, school, or errands, grab your smoothie out of the fridge. Drop your toppings into the thermos and grab a spoon to take with you to enjoy your bowl! [11]
    • If you realize you have a little more time, you can always pour your smoothie base into a bowl and then add toppings. Otherwise, keeping it contained will let you take it with you wherever you go.
    • If your smoothie base has separated at all, give it a quick stir with your spoon before you dig in.
    • Since your smoothie is in a thermos, it should stay cold for about 6 hours. Try to eat it within that time frame for the best smoothie bowl experience.
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      • Try to make your smoothie bowls in portions that you can finish all in one sitting. That way, you don’t have to worry about leftovers.
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      Things You’ll Need

      Freezing Smoothie Bowls

      • Airtight containers
      • Bowl
      • Spoon

      Taking Smoothie Bowls on the Go

      • Airtight container
      • Thermos
      • Spoon

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      1. ↑ https://www.today.com/food/try-these-easy-healthy-breakfast-smoothie-bowls-t23411
      2. ↑ https://www.today.com/food/try-these-easy-healthy-breakfast-smoothie-bowls-t23411

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