I think we all know why we love fruit, but some of us don’t eat nearly enough of it… it’s kind of a hassle.

• It’s seasonal (or just disappointing half the year).
• You have to inspect it in the store.
• There’s a very small window between ripe and questionable.
• You have to wash it.
• And… fruit flies.

But it’s delicious. It’s naturally sweet, actually satisfying, and full of things your body genuinely wants: Vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (which, fun fact, are compounds plants make to protect themselves… and they end up protecting us too). Thank you for your service, fruit.

Anyway, after an incident with bananas, fruit flies and my studio apartment… I’m here to preach the good word of frozen fruit.

It just works better in so many ways:

• It’s picked at peak ripeness and immediately flash frozen, ensuring all vitamins, minerals and antioxidants remain intact.
• It doesn’t have any additives or preservatives
• It lasts significantly longer
• It’s cheaper
• No fruit flies

And maybe most importantly, frozen fruit is just better in smoothies. (Which we all seem to crave the moment we decide it’s time to be healthy-ish)

The texture is thicker, creamier, and you don’t need to add ice, which just waters everything down.

Some blenders may struggle with frozen fruit. You might have to cut things smaller or add extra liquid. Thankfully, my Ninja blender handles frozen fruit like a champ, and can make everything from thick, spoonable smoothie bowls, to blended coffee drinks.

Don’t get me wrong — I’ll still buy fresh fruit (grapes, apples, whatever’s in season). It’s just not my default anymore. (And I prefer living alone… without fruit fly roommates.)