Who else is a smoothie fan? I love making smoothies, and do so quite often. I just throw some fruit, yogurt ice cubes, and almond milk into my trusty blended and in seconds I have a delicious treat!
The large containers of yogurt are so much cheaper than the individual serving cups, but I can never seem to eat it all before it goes bad. Especially now that I’ve significantly cut down on my dairy intake.
So, here is my solution:
I’ve started buying the big containers of yogurt and freezing it in ice cube trays!
I just spoon the yogurt in, freeze, and pop them out and store them in a freezer bag.
A bonus is that you can look for marked down yogurt at your grocery store. I bought the Stonyfield yogurt pictured for about 60% off because it was close to its sell by date-which is no big deal if you are freezing it.
What money saving tips do you have?
Linked to: Frugal Friday
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Why have I never done this? What a great idea!
Thanks, Lee!
Yup, I do the same thing! 3 cubes of yogurt, 1 cup of milk, tbs peanut butter, 1/2 frozen banana and fill the blender with spinach and woohoo …. good for you green smoothie (I’m amazed that a lot of people don’t know you can do that with yogurt!!) Hopped over from Frugal Fridays (per Jessica’s plea!)
Jan, I have been loving green smoothies…I will have to try your recipe!
Great tip. I make my own yogurt and freeze it into Popsicles but I hadn’t thought about ice cube trays. Visiting from Frugal Fridays at Life As Mom.
Sue, freezing it into popsicles is a great idea
What a brilliant idea! Love it! Thanks!
This is the best idea ever! This sounds like a must try.
Thanks, Mom! Let me know if you try it
I am going to have to try this. I bought a bunch of spinach yesterday to try green smoothies.
It’s great because it keeps the smoothies really cold
Love this idea! The Safeway I shop at always has the large containers on clearance but I would never buy them. I knew I wouldn’t be able to use all of it before it expired. Well those days are over! I bought 2 large containers the other night for $1 a container. Thanks so much for the tip.
Wow, Amy, $1 is a great deal!! Enjoy all the smoothies you will be making now