Do you enjoy smoothies but detest having to constantly replenish your fresh fruit supply? Chances are, so do your consumers. Instead, consider providing them with some freeze dried fruit! With your products, they will only need to throw a few freeze dried berries or other fruits into their blender with some juice or milk to get started.
Fruit smoothies are a favorite among most people, especially for a quick and refreshing summer breakfast or an evening snack. On the other hand, always having fresh fruit can be a hassle when having to manage waste and prevent spoilage. Despite anyone’s fondness for fruit, we know that not all fruits are always in season. Additionally, it can be time-consuming to shop for, wash, and store fresh fruit, taking up room in your freezer or fridge.
With freeze dried solutions, your consumers can avoid the preparation and hassle of fresh fruit. Smoothies made with freeze dried fruit taste delicious and are much easier to prepare than smoothies made with fresh fruit.
Freeze Dried Fruit Basics
Using freeze dried fruit in smoothies can help your consumers that are seeking strategies to increase the amount of fruit in their diet. It not only delivers a potent punch of taste but also adds an extra surge of nutrients.
Essentially, freeze dried fruit has almost all of its water removed from it without losing any of the flavor or nutrients. The fruit remains as natural as possible without adding sugar, chemicals, or preservatives. It shrinks in size and becomes dry and crispy with a resulting concentrated, powerful taste.
Although fresh and freeze dried fruits differ in appearance, they are almost identical in terms of their fundamental nutritional components. If you wish to provide products that help your consumers avoid sulfites, additional sugars, coloring, or extra preservatives, choosing to manufacture freeze dried fruit will offer them these significant benefits.
Fruit that has been freeze dried is easy and straightforward to use. They may be eaten right out of the container, and they can be added whole or crushed into smoothies for smooth mixing. For a deliciously crispy topping, freeze-dried fruit can be used as a garnish or as a combination of basic fruits for flavor mix-ups (raspberry and banana, for example).
Great Freeze-Dried Fruit Smoothie Recipes For Weight Loss Support
When it comes to smoothies, a majority of fruits are a safe bet. Blueberries and peaches will provide some depth to your smoothie, while strawberries and bananas usually make a great tart foundation. Even apples taste fantastic in a smoothie if combined with Greek yogurt, almonds, and a touch of cinnamon.
Check out these popular recipes that can be processed for packets of freeze dried smoothie mixes for your consumers. They are sure to stand out from your competition, especially when paired with some professional packaging!
Razzle Dazzle Smoothie
6 oz Yogurt
Strawberries, 1/4 cup
Raspberries, 1/4 cup
1 Banana
Apple Pie Smoothie
6 oz Yogurt
Apples, 1/4 cup
1 Banana
5 Apricots
Cinnamon, ½ tsp
Tropical Breeze Smoothie
6 oz Coconut milk
Strawberries, 1/4 cup
Peaches, 1/4 cup
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Milk, 4 cups
Peanut butter, ¼ cup
Strawberries, 1/4 cup
Provide Superior Smoothie Tips To Your Audience
We here at Shepherd Foods know you don’t need much expertise to prepare a nice smoothie. To help your consumers make a flawless smoothie every time, provide them with the following advice on your website or package label!
- Keep the smoothie cold.
Nothing is worse than a smoothie that is room temperature. Fruit that has been frozen will always keep the temperature down. When using freeze dried fruit, you can always add a cup of ice to the smoothie to make it thick and chilly.
- Use a sweet fruit base.
Mangos and strawberries are two examples of fruit that are quite sweet. Utilize these fruits to naturally sweeten your foundation before adding contrasting fruits or veggies for taste and diversity.
- Adding protein is a must.
Whether it’s a matter of nuts, milk, or chia seeds, adding a little protein can go a long way toward balancing out your smoothie.
Why Shepherd Foods?
Every day, millions of people eat food prepared away from home. High quality food products are made using a professional freeze dried process by Shepherd Foods for both small and large-scale food supplier businesses. Shepherd Foods has been a leader in the food industry for more than 30 years. Our expertise can assist in your company’s success in the growing freeze dried food industry. Give us a call at (800) 497-8321 to learn more about our superior co-packing and co-manufacturing services.
