Frozen greens

[Ahngele]

Hello all! I would like to know if anyone has ever frozen their smoothie greens (spinach, kale, beet greens etc) in freezer bags. I hate for my greens to go bad before I get to use them. Is this okay to do?

[walnutty]

Yes! I do it all the time.

[Ahngele]

Awesome!!!

[sport]

I do it. I reckon that sometimes you are better freezing it while it is fresher than using it in an older state.

[mkm114]

Morning all,

Dang if this post didn't make my day (well morning). I have a huge bag of kale in the fridge and I just can't seem to get through it fast enough. Knowing I can freeze it helps ease my mind AND pocketbook.

Just an aside..............I started my raw adventure 1 1/2 weeks ago and am loving it! 100% raw thus far, and look forward to getting many more weeks under my belt. This forum has been so insightful and is my go-to place for support and guidance.

Bless you all~
Marla

[sport]

mkm114 Welcome. Stick around.

[laughalways]

This is a great idea...what is the best way to freeze them? Can you juice the greens after they are frozen or just use them in smoothies?

[DebB]

I've also frozen smoothie greens. What's nice is after they're frozen - you can smoosh them up (if they're in a plastic bag) and they'll break down taking up very little room.

laughalways ~ I've never tried juicing them, I've only used them in smoothies.

[sport]

I find that the best way to freeze them is to wash and put in a plastic bag. Then use a straw to suck all of the air out and close tightly. With the air out they compact a good deal.

[laughalways]

Thanks Deb and Mary...I'll have to give it a try when I can't eat or juice my greens timely.

[Ahngele]

Well, I'm glad I asked the question Marla!

[k8sl8]

I buy pre-washed and cut up kale in big bags at the grocery store... I freeze it as is, dry. When you take it out of the freezer it isn't even stuck together and you can use a couple handsful easily.