There’s nothing like a slushie to take you back to your childhood.
That being said, with artificial colors and a tonne of sugar to worry about, you might be wondering if there’s a healthier alternative that you can recreate at home.
In this article, we will cover simple and healthy slushie recipes. So, next time you want something cool and refreshing, you’ve got plenty of inspiration in your back pocket!
Keep reading to find out more.
Strawberry Slushie
Naturally sweet and only 87 calories per serving, this strawberry slushie is sure to put a smile on your face.
Ingredients
- 1lb of fresh strawberries
- 3 cups of ice
- ¼ cup of agave syrup (or to your taste)
- 1 lemon, squeezed
- A few mint leaves, to garnish
- Lemon slices, to garnish
Instructions
Step One – Add All Ingredients To A Blender
To begin, you will need to add the strawberries, ice, agave, and lemon juice to a high speed blender.
Step Two – Blend The Ingredients
Next, you will need to blend the ingredients on high. You will need to pulse the blender until the ingredients become a strawberry puree.
Step Three – Add Ice
Once you have your strawberry puree, it’s time to incorporate the ice. Begin adding a cup of ice at a time.
Pulse in order to help your blender break the ice into smaller pieces.
Step Four – Adjust The Sweetness
At this point, you will want to try the slushie. If it’s not sweet enough, add in more agave and blend again.
Step Five – Pour Into Glasses, Garnish & Serve
Pour the slushies into glasses. Now you can garnish it with a slice of lemon and a few sprigs of fresh mint, and a straw, and serve immediately!
Watermelon Slushie
Sweet and hydrating, this watermelon slushie is a crowd favorite. With the addition of lime juice and fresh mint, it’s a super refreshing drink that’s sure to get you through the hot days.
Ingredients
- 10 cups of seedless watermelon chunks, frozen
- 2-4 tbsp of maple syrup
- Lime juice
- 1/4 cup of mint
- 1 1/2 cup of filtered water
Instructions
Step One – Remove The Frozen Watermelon Chunks From The Freezer
To begin, you will need to remove the frozen watermelon from the freezer.
Place it in a bowl and allow the frozen watermelon to thaw slightly on the side, for around 5 to 10 minutes. This will help you to achieve the right slushie consistency.
Step Two – Add The Ingredients To A Blender
Once the watermelon chunks have thawed slightly, you will want to add them along with the maple syrup, mint, lime juice, and filtered water to a blender.
Step Three – Blend The Ingredients
Pulse the ingredients until you are left with a slushie consistency.
Step Four – Adjust The Sweetness & Consistency
Now you will need to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
If the consistency of your slushie is too thick, simply add more filtered water.
Step Five – Serve
Add your slushie to a glass, add a straw, and serve!
Pineapple Slushie
If you’re looking for a tropical slushie to enjoy on a hot summer’s day, it doesn’t get much more simple than this pineapple slushie that transports you to a tropical paradise!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of fresh pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch salt
Instructions
Step One – Make The Pineapple Juice
To begin, you will need to peel and chop the pineapple.
Add the pineapple to a blender and blend with a tiny amount of water.
Step Two – Strain The Pineapple Mixture
Now, you will need to strain the pineapple juice from the mixture by using a sieve.
Step Three – Add Salt And Lemon Juice
Next, you will need to add salt and lemon juice to the pineapple juice. This will help to enhance the flavor.
Step Four – Freeze The Juice
Now you are ready to freeze the juice in a wide container and allow it to freeze for 3 to 4 hours.
Be sure to cover it with a lid or foil to prevent ice crystals from forming on the top.
Step Five – Scrape The Ice Into Slush
Next, you will need to use a fork to break apart the juice and to form a slush.
Once you’ve got it out of the container, you could also add it to a blender if you wanted.
Step Six – Serve The Slushie
Now you are ready to add a straw and serve the slushie!
Mango Slushie
Sweet and juicy, this 3-ingredient mango slushie is nothing short of heavenly. It’s cooling, sweet, and super refreshing! What’s not to love?
Ingredients
- 2 fresh mangoes (or 2 cups of frozen mango)
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 cup of ice
Instructions
Step One – Prepare The Mango
When using fresh mango, you will need to prepare the mango by slicing them either side of the stone and scooping out the flesh.
If you’re using frozen mango from the store, then you can skip this step.
Note: When using fresh mango, be sure to wait until they are super sweet and ripe for this recipe.
Step Two – Chill The Mango
Next, you will need to chill the mango in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step Three – Dissolve The Honey
In one tablespoon of hot water, dissolve the honey.
This is going to help sweeten your mango slushie.
Step Four – Combine All The Ingredients In The Blender
Once you have gotten the mango out of the freezer, combine it with the honey and ice in a blender.
Step Four – Blend The Ingredients
Blend the ingredients, making sure you use the pulse function to help break the ice down into a slushie consistency.
Step Five – Pour Into Glasses And Serve
Now you will need to pour the mango slushie into two glasses, serve, and enjoy!
In Summary
You now have a few recipes to keep you busy this summer!
We hope you have enjoyed reading this article on super simple and healthy slushies.
Enjoy experimenting with different fruits and flavors.
Have fun!
