11 deliciously healthy freezer-friendly recipes

Fresh produce has long been the gold standard for a healthy diet, but there’s one secret weapon that lots of people are overlooking: frozen fruit and vegetables. These frozen wonders not only pack a nutritional punch, but also come with many benefits that make your life easier, cheaper and more sustainable.

When it comes to locking in nutrients, it’s hard to beat the freezer. In a fridge, fresh fruit and veg can lose up to 40% of their vitamin C content after just three days. But when frozen they lose less than 10% of their vitamins and minerals – even after a year! So if you want to up your health credentials, make friends with your freezer.

And the best thing about frozen is that you’re in no way compromising on flavour. For those who love the convenience of frozen fruit in smoothies or like to boost their veg intake by throwing some frozen vegetables in a soup, there’s actually nothing better!

Ready to unlock your freezer’s full potential? Check out these cool recipes.

Packed with veg and full of goodness, this bold, batch-friendly curry celebrates frozen cauliflower and peas. The cauliflower is roasted beautifully with fresh veg, bringing with it deep caramelised flavours for a comforting and hearty meal.

Super easy and warming, this soup uses all the frozen veg for maximum nutrition and flavour. Paired with silky lasagne sheets and fresh pesto (that can also be frozen for another day), it’s perfect for cosy nights in. And any leftovers can be frozen – your future self will thank you!

This vibrant pasta dish is loaded with frozen spinach and peas, turning them into a tasty sauce that’ll have you reaching for seconds. So simple and totally delicious.

This feel-good risotto uses a mix of frozen vegetables, which you can switch up depending on what you have to hand. Easy to make yet bursting with flavour, this is a brilliant family favourite to have up your sleeve.

A cosy, budget-friendly dish that’s all about celebrating those freezer staples: frozen peas, spinach and fish. Perfect for those last-minute requests for beautiful comfort food!

The ultimate quick and simple soup. Packed with frozen peas and spinach, pepped up with mint and feta, it's a nutritious way to a speedy, satisfying meal.

This bold risotto is a hearty bowl of goodness and all about simplicity and easy swaps – you can save time by using frozen chopped onions or a bag of frozen vegetable base mix. You’ll have leftover green sauce, too, to freeze for a quick pasta sauce another day.

A plant-based twist on the classic chilli, packed with beans and tons of veg, this recipe is great for batch cooking and popping in the freezer – it tastes just as good when reheated!

A healthier alternative to ice cream, you can use any frozen fruit for this delicious, crowd-pleasing treat. Serve straight away, or store in an airtight container in the freezer for another day.

A go-to recipe for summer, this pretty pud brings all the fresh flavours. Use any fruit you have to hand and pop in the freezer to enjoy whenever you like.

These fresh smoothies are a great start to the day or a refreshing snack. Keep a stash of your favourite frozen fruits, so you’re ready to quickly whip up a gorgeous, nutritious boost.

For more freezer-friendly inspiration, visit our frozen food hub.