Cool off with a refreshing Homemade Fruit Slushie that you can make with just 2 ingredients in a matter of minutes. They’re a great way to stay hydrated and serve up nutrients in a delicious form!
Fruit Slushie
I am always looking for ways to keep the kids hydrated on warm days and offer produce in ways they might enjoy. And these slushies are a great solution on both accounts. They’re made with just 2 simple ingredients, they are endlessly adaptable in terms of flavors and fruits you use, and they are so delicious.
Blending up frozen fruit and juice is a really simple way to make a slushie at home. It’s perfect for teething relief, it may help with constipation, and mostly, it’s just really yummy.
This was a go-to of mine when I was pregnant and needed a refreshing snack. And it’s been a staple summer snack ever since.
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe you need the following ingredients:
- Frozen fruit: You can use frozen apples, cherries, grapes, peaches, or watermelon for this recipe. You want to use a fruit with a fairly high amount of water in it for the best results.
- 100% fruit juice: We usually use the same kind of juice as fruit, but you can use apple if you can’t find the corresponding juice.
That’s all you need! You can buy frozen fruit to make this easy, or you can freeze fruit yourself. Both work.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process involved in making this recipe. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full details.
- Add the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend very well, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add more liquid if needed to make a thinner mixture.
- Serve with a straw or in a reusable pouch or Smoothie Cup.
TIP: The liquid amounts in frozen fruits vary, so you may prefer to add a little more juice.
Frequently Asked Questions
To make a slushie at home, you simply add frozen fruit and juice to a blender and blend it up into an icy drink. It’s really easy!
If you prefer to skip the juice, you can do half frozen fruit and half fresh fruit, plus a little water if needed. This works best with watermelon and grapes, which have more liquid than other fruits like apples.
A slushie is typically icier than a smoothie. A smoothie often is made with milk or yogurt and a slushie is typically fruit or fruit juice based.
Nope, a blender works really well here. I have a Certified Refurbished Vitamix (which is less expensive than a brand new one) and it works really well making these.
Flavor Combinations
Here are some of the flavor combos we love most. You can be creative, too!
- Grape Slushie: frozen grapes + grape juice
- Apple Slushie: frozen apple slices + apple juice
- Watermelon Slushie: frozen watermelon cubes + fresh watermelon cubes
- Strawberry Slushie: frozen strawberries + apple juice
Best Tips for Success
- Use a juice in the same or a similar flavor as the frozen fruit you use, or use apple juice.
- To make this without adding juice, you can do half frozen fruit and half fresh fruit, plus a little water if needed. This works best with watermelon and grapes, which have more liquid than other fruits. I would not advise trying to do that with fruit like apples.
- Serve in a straw cup, an open cup with a straw, a Smoothie Cup, or a reusable pouch.
- Find more favorite Kids Drinks for more ideas.
Related Recipes
I’d love to hear your feedback if you make this recipe, so please comment and rate it below!
Easy Fruit Slushie (5 Flavors!)
Ingredients
Grape Slushie
- 1 cup 100% grape juice
- 1 cup frozen grapes
Apple Slushie
- 1 cup 100% apple juice
- 1 cup frozen apple slices (you can leave the skin on)
Watermelon Slushie
- 1 cup fresh diced seedless watermelon
- 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes
Strawberry Slushie
- 1 cup 100% apple juice or lemonade
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Strawberry Watermelon Slushie
- 1 cup diced seedless watermelon
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Add the frozen fruit and juice to a blender.
- Blend, starting on low and working up to high. Use the stick that came with the blender (if you have one) to get the mixture going if needed.
- Add a little more liquid if needed to make a thinnish icy mixture.
- Serve right after making in a straw cup, an open cup with a straw, or a reusable pouch.
Equipment
Notes
- Use a juice in the same or a similar flavor as the frozen fruit you use, or use apple juice.
- To make this without adding juice, you can do half frozen fruit and half fresh fruit, plus a little water if needed. This works best with watermelon and grapes, which have more liquid than other fruits. I would not advise trying to do that with fruit like apples.
- Serve in a straw cup, an open cup with a straw, or a reusable pouch.
Nutrition
This post was first published June 2021.
