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    Frozen Strawberry Slushie

    Last Updated December 18, 2022. Published May 12, 2014 By Charla 2 Comments

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    Calling all slushie lovers!! Cool down this summer with this frozen fruit infused slushie that's perfect to sip on during the summer time. All you need are some strawberries, ice and dates and no more than 5 minutes of your time.

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    Strawberry slush

    Those of you who are fortunate enough to live in an annually hot climate, will be overjoyed with this simple strawberry slushie recipe, so tasty, no syrup required and totally child friendly.

    I'm experiencing a nostalgic moment with this recipe in particular, as it reminds me of when I was a young girl.

    I would often purchase a slushie drink en route from school, whenever the weather was scotching hot. I relished the opportunity to cool off with a quick trip to the shops for some slushie.

    I was addicted to them and enjoy them as much as Jamaican Suck Suck, to the extent that I do recall my failed efforts at trying to make a topical flavoured slushie. Back then I didn't have the luxury of a high speed blender.

    Now that I think about it I'm not even sure what equipment I used for my sub par attempt? One thing I do know is how terrible the results were.

    Although I was very young, that memory still remains in the forefront of my mind.

    It still didn't put me of making other strawberry recipes like a  Strawberry and Banana Smoothie or Strawberries and Whipped Cream

    Reasons to make a slushie

    • You can make a slushie within a matter of minutes
    • You only need a blender and a handful of easy to obtain ingredients
    • It's super healthy just like my Dairy Free Banana Ice Cream
    • Taste delicious and even kids will love them too

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    The steps

    • Add the strawberries along with the ice and dates to your blender
    • Blitz together with the large quantity of ice and some dates for extra sweetness.

    Other variations

    Even though I don't drink alcohol I'm not here to judge others. You can easily turn a would be child friendly slushie into a drink that's suitable for grown ups;

    • Alcohol: Vodka, Rum or Hennessy (the amount you add it up to you)
    • Rum essence: To give that taste of alcohol without the feeling of intoxication.
    • Fruit: Watermelon, banana, lime lemon, blueberries or cherries are great options. Use half the suggested fruit to mix things up!

    What equipment do I need to make a slushie?

    As always I do recommend using a powerful blender that completely pulses and combines all of the ingredients together.

    Notes and tips

    • Double or triple the recipe as needed
    • The use of dates is optional and are included only dependent upon the sweetness of the strawberries.
    • Feel Free to use an alternative sweetener like maple or agave syrup.
    • There's the option to use half ice and half strawberries or use frozen strawberries and leave out the ice instead.

    slushie in a glass with strawberries around it

    Summer drinks to try

    • Mint Lime Drink 
    • Frozen Banana Smoothie
    • Sea Moss Smoothie
    • Cinnamon Orange Cold Brew Tea
    • Orange Mango Green Smoothie

    **Don't forget to comment below and star rate if you have tried my recipes. Let's be friends and engage on Facebook and Instagram I also like to pin on Pinterest, where you can find more amazing recipes.**

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    Frozen Strawberry Slushie

    Cool down this summer with this child friendly strawberry slushie, no syrup required!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 246kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of strawberries 300g
    • 2 cups of ice 220g
    • 6 pitted medjool dates

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients into a blender and blitz until a slush type of texture is present.

    Notes

    • Double or triple the recipe as needed
    • The use of dates is optional and are included only dependent upon the sweetness of the strawberries.
    • Feel Free to use an alternative sweetener like maple or agave syrup.
    • There's the option to use half ice and half strawberries or use frozen strawberries and leave out the ice instead.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 85mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
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    I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

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    1. Joe

      July 25, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is incredibly simple and equally incredibly delicious! Two thumbs up!

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      • Charla

        July 25, 2018 at 6:20 pm

        Aww so glad you enjoyed Joe 😉

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