But admit it: Those pricey smoothies from the local juice baralwayshit different.

After all, making the perfect smoothie depends a lot on bothhowandwhatwere using to make them.

How to freeze fruit for making smoothies at home

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This will maximize the natural sweetness of your smoothies.

Having the fruit already cut up makes portioning it out for individual smoothies all that faster, too.

Using a baking sheet, of course.

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This TikTokvideoby@nutreatsdemonstrates how to freeze fruit in a few easy steps for smoothie perfection.

To do so, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a reusable, freezer-safe silicone mat.

Frozen watermelon, citrus slices, cucumbers, and apples tend to become mushy or oxidize quickly.

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Try making this brain-boosting smoothie with all of your freshly frozen fruit:

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