Have you ever tried to find out how to make strawberry slush? I am sure you have, but you might not have know where the information was.
The best refreshing drink in the summer time is Strawberry Slush. Serve it at BBQ’s and parties and it will be a hit! It is so simple to make that you probably have all of the ingredients right now!
STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE
Meet my new favorite healthy summer dessert! A Strawberry Slushie!! A healthy delicious, 3-ingredient alternative to ice cream- made with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, (or honey) a squeeze of citrus and ice! Low in fat and calories, high in antioxidants. Make this in 5 minutes, using your blender! So easy and refreshing.
Just five minutes of time gives you the most refreshing, nutrient-dense frosty glass of goodness! A healthier alternative to ice cream, perfect for the hot summer months!
INGREDIENTS IN A STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE:
Made with just 3 ingredients and ice:
- fresh sweet strawberries
- maple syrup or honey
- a squeeze of lime, orange or lemon
I can’t tell you what a godsend they’ve become in this house! A healthy, refreshing, totally satisfying, dessert, low in sugar, calories and fat, perfect for hot summer evenings
HOW TO MAKE A STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE
- Place strawberries in a blender and add a squeeze of citrus and a little maple syrup.
- Blend until smooth. Add a splash of water if need be, to get the blender going.
- Add ice a little at a time, until thick and frosty!
- Taste, adjust sweetness to your liking!
When strawberries are in season, there is not much you can add to them to make them taste any better. They are perfect just as they are. Sweet, juicy and slightly tart, they also have such a delicious fragrance. Locally grown strawberries are always the best, picked at their peak of flavor, tender-skinned and dripping with flavor. You will know them by their red cores.
If you are vegan, swap out maple syrup for the honey.
I prefer the taste of honey paired with the strawberries and with allergy season upon us, any excuse to incorporate raw local honey into what I’m making is always a plus.
The sweeter the strawberries, the less honey you will need in the slushie. So taste and adjust.
Of course, other berries will work here too, as well as ripe stone fruits like peaches and nectarines.
HOW THIS RECIPE CAME TO BE:
Last night after dinner, Brian and I went on a bike ride. It always feels good to move a little after we eat. Here, the sun waits till almost 9pm to set and in June, the air is drenched with the scent of linden flowers. Have you caught a whiff of them yet? Glorious!
Getting outside just before sunset is the best time to experience this delicious aroma and for me, it has become aromatherapy truly, for the scent is calming and soothing, reducing both stress and blood pressure, helping with digestion and they say, even insomnia. It is believed that animals are calmed and soothed by the sent as well, so be sure to take your dog with you when you go.
Peddling home, Brian kept talking about all the sweet treats he wanted for dessert. He was kind of torturing me because I was really trying to not think of them. Have I ever told you how much of a sweet tooth he has? It’s a good thing he’s naturally slim, because what he puts down some nights is baffling. I won’t go into the nitty-gritty, but he does love his sweets, especially ice-cream. The problem is when he eats ice cream, my spoon likes to travel over to his bowl. 😉 It has a will of its own.
So it’s become a bit of an issue for both of us. So anyway, as we were peddling our way up the last stretch of the hill, he kept going on and on about wanting something deliciously cold and sweet.
Well, thankfully there were these strawberries in the fridge – and this is what became of them. Strawberry Slushies! It totally cured his sweet tooth and boy were they sooooooo refreshing!
For more of a “pick-me-up” slushie, give this Frozen Matcha Green Tea Slushies with Almond Milk a try! I love these in the afternoon instead of tea or coffee.
I hope you find some time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty and glorious scents before summer ends. Even a slow short walk after dinner can be incredibly fulfilling.
A time to feed the soul and quiet the mind.
xoxo
s.
Strawberry Slushie
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 2
- Category: vegan desserts
- Method: blend
- Cuisine: northwest
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A healthy & refreshing recipe for Strawberry Ice, or strawberry slushie -a delicious alternative to ice cream- made with fresh strawberries, ice and honey. Low in fat and calories, high in antioxidants. Vegan adaptable. Make in 5 minutes! | www.feastingathome.com
Ingredients
- 3 cups strawberries, quartered (about 10–12 medium strawberries)
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, more to taste
- a squeeze of lime, orange or lemon (1 tablespoon)
- 1 1/2 –2 cups ice (more to create desired consistency)
- Other additions- huckleberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries
Instructions
Place strawberries, maple and a squeeze of citrus in a blender. Blend until smooth. If need be, add a splash of water to the bender to get it going. Taste, adding more maple or citrus to taste if you like. You want a nice balance between sweet and tart. The sweeter and riper the strawberries are the less maple or honey you will need.
Add the ice cubes a little at a time, blending until incorporated, adding more ice to the blender (if you like) to get it really thick and icy. If you’ve got a good blender, let it go just a bit it longer, it will take on a slightly creamy look. It should be thick enough to mound on a spoon, and not be runny.
Spoon into one large glass or two smaller glasses. Serve with a spoon. 🙂
4 INGREDIENTS ICE STRAWBERRY SLUSH
4 ingredients, 5 min prep. time, 100 calories, non-alcoholic and naturally sweetened strawberry slush —a perfect drink to enjoy the warm weather. It is prepared using fresh strawberries and is loaded with micronutrients from them. If you love strawberries then it is a must-try drink to enjoy this fruit.
These days whenever I visit our local grocery store, the big isle of fresh strawberries excite me to try new different recipes. I feel like these pinkys are speaking to me to take them home! 
We stopped purchasing sugar loaded store brought fruit juices and drinks a long time ago. Making them at home really makes so much of a difference in taste. Also, you can customize the sugar content and type of sugar according to your taste. That is the point if you are watching what you eat. Isn’t it?
This time I am sharing with you this strawberry slush recipe. It only needs 4 ingredients and 5 min to prepare this boozy strawberry drink.
It has everything to fall in love with!
- color
- pulpy texture
- sweet-tart taste
- satisfying feel
- low-cal drink
- quick recipe
How This Strawberry Slush Is Healthy?
This strawberry slush is healthy…
- It contains fresh strawberries. Strawberries are a very good source of dietary fibers, vitamin C, manganese, and potassium
- It is a non-alcoholic drink
- It is naturally sweetened
Quick and Easy Strawberry Slushie Recipe
Strawberry slushie recipe is bursting with strawberry flavor and so easy to make. In literally minutes, your family can enjoy this amazing slushie any day of the week.
Strawberry slushie recipe
Summer is just around the corner which means it is time to bust out some delicious and refreshing drinks. This Quick and Easy Strawberry Slushie Recipe is a crowd favorite and always a hit.
In just a few minutes, you can have a refreshing strawberry slushie at your lips – perfect during a Hot Summer day. My kids love this and ask for it all the time
I don’t mind making it because it is so simple. Plus, it saves a ton of money from buying a slushie out. It can really add up so make these at home and start saving money.
Plus, we all think they taste better than anything you can buy! Kids love it but adults love it too.
How do you make a homemade slushy?
It is super easy. You will wonder why you didn’t start making this at home sooner
Make sure you have a good blender. I have a Vitamix and I love it.
It is old and is still going on strong. It is quite the investment to get one, but it is one investment that won’t disappoint. It will be the last blender you ever had to buy.
Now if a Vitamix isn’t in your budget, then I recommend a Waring professional blender. They are going to get the job done and you can get them for a good price.
Ingredients:
- Sliced Strawberries (fresh or frozen strawberry work great)
- Sugar
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Water
- Ice
How to make Quick and Easy Strawberry Slushie Recipe:
First, blend the water, strawberries, sugar and lemon juice together in a blender. Don’t forget to add ice cubes
That is it! This slushie recipe is seriously so easy.
Finally, garnish with strawberries or lemons. This is optional but adds a special touch to each serving of strawberry slushie.
You are going to love this super simple and refreshing drink on hot summer days. Whether you use fresh strawberries or frozen, this drink is delightful.
Print this Strawberry Slushie recipe below:
Quick and Easy Strawberry Slushie Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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- ▢1 cup Water
- ▢2 cups ice
- ▢3 cups Strawberries sliced
- ▢1/2 cup granulated sugar
- ▢1 lemon juiced
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the water, ice, sliced strawberries, sugar and fresh lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Pour into a pitcher.
- Serve and garnish with fresh strawberries or lemons.
RECIPE NOTES
Make sure to add the water first to the blender to help incorporate the ingredients thoroughly. You can add more water if you want your slushy thinner and add more ice if you would like your slushy thicker.
STRAWBERRY SLUSHIE
This refreshing Strawberry Slushie recipe is super easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients and a blender. Perfect for hot summer days, kid friendly and made with healthy real food ingredients that you can feel good about!
Slushies! Cold, refreshing and so good on a hot day – am I right? Do you love slushies (or have kids that love them) but looking for a healthier version? This delicious strawberry slushie recipe is made with fresh fruit, naturally sweetened with honey and is so easy to make in the blender. These homemade frozen drinks are sure to become a favourite all summer long!
REASONS WHY THESE SLUSHIES ROCK
I love these slushies for a number of reasons…
- Healthy Ingredients: No artificial colours, flavours or high fructose corn syrup here. This recipe contains fresh strawberries and is naturally sweetened with some honey which you control the quantity of. This is a slushie that you can feel good about!
- Kid Friendly: Both of my kids love these and give them two thumbs up – always a win!
- Easy To Make: You simply throw a few ingredients in the blender.
- Refreshing + Delicious: The perfect treat for hot summer days!
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
To make these strawberry slushies, you will need 4 simple ingredients…
- Fresh strawberries: Sweet, in-season strawberries are the most delicious if you can get your hands on them.
- Water or other liquid: A bit of liquid is needed. I like to use one of the following: water, coconut water, sparkling water or kombucha.
- Honey: I like to use local honey but you can also find quality raw or pure honey at the grocery store.
- Ice Cubes: Needed to make the slushie consistency.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY SLUSHIES
These are so easy to make! Simply…
- Make strawberry mixture: Place strawberries, water (or other liquid) and honey into a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Adjust sweetness to taste and blend again if you added more honey.
- Add ice: Add ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend it up: Blend on high until the mixture takes on a slushie consistency. Adjust consistency as desired. Too thin? Add some more ice. Too thick? Add a touch more water.
- Enjoy: Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Detailed ingredient list and directions located in the recipe card below.
HELPFUL TIPS
Here are a few tips to help you achieve the perfect homemade strawberry slushie.
A HIGH POWERED BLENDER IS KEY
In order to achieve the perfect “slushie” consistency, you need to use a high powered blender that is strong enough to crush ice. There are lots of options and brands available. I like the Vitamix blenders and this is the specific Vitamix model that I currently use and love (but they are all great!).
SWEETEN BEFORE ADDING ICE
For the best results, I like to first blend together the strawberries, water and honey before adding in the ice. This creates a smooth strawberry mixture that is also easy to sweeten to taste. The amount of honey needed depends on how sweet your strawberries are and how sweet you want your slushies to be.
Start off with 1 tbsp of honey and take a taste. Add more if needed and blend again before adding ice. Keep in mind that the sweetness level will be reduced once the ice is added. My kids like it best when the mixture has about 2-3 tbsp honey added whereas I am fine with less.
POSSIBLE VARIATIONS
You can customize this slushie recipe in a number of ways. Here are a few options…
- Make it vegan: Swap out the honey for maple syrup or organic cane sugar.
- Add some herbs or citrus: Some mint or basil or a squeeze of citrus like lime or orange would all make delicious additions.
- Switch up the fruit: Add a blend of strawberries and another fruit or completely swap out the strawberries all together.
- Make it a cocktail: Turn this slushie into a frozen cocktail by adding in some rum or vodka.