Pineapple slushie

This healthy hydrating pineapple slushie is a sweet cool refreshing treat for any time and hot summer days and parties. It is incredibly delicious and so easy and quick to make with only 3 ingredients.

Who would not crave this delicious fresh tropical flavor pineapple slushie that is ready in a fraction of the time and cost with a few ingredients?

It is incredibly healthy and refreshing and way better than those cheap slushies full of refined sugar, colors, and additives.

This is my favorite drink especially summer long and all Kids and adults around me love this frozen pineapple slushie/smoothie. 

Pineapple is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to nourish our bodies. Read more about the health benefits of pineapple.

This pineapple slushie is a vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-calorie, paleo, and whole30 drink. It is also a kid's friendly drink.

For more refreshing drinks, try my almond milk tea with ice to enjoy it cool.

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• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Tips and tricks
• Substitutions and variations to this recipe
• Equipment
• Storage and reheat
• How to serve it.
• FAQ
• Recipe

Ingredients

• Pineapple. I used store-bought frozen pineapple. All ingredients frozen result in a better pineapple slushie overall to serve right away. You can cut a fresh pineapple into small cubes and freeze them yourself. Please read more about the variations and substitutions in the post below.
• Ice. To make that cool slushie texture.
• Orange Juice. I used fresh juice from medium-sized orange. Orange juice helps with the blending process and goes well with pineapple. You may use pineapple juice or water instead.
• Agave nectar. This is optional in case you want more sweetness and your pineapple is not as ripe and sweet as should be. Mine was sweet enough. So I only drizzled some agave nectar over the slushie when I served it. You may use sugar or honey instead.

Instructions

1. Mix the ingredients. Place frozen pineapple into a blender (I used an immersion blender) and add to it ice cubes and orange juice. Stick to a 2:1 ratio of pineapple to ice. You can always add more ice if needed and if the slushie looks watery to you!

2. Pulse them. Then set the blender to high speed and pulse the ingredients a few times until the ice and pineapple are crushed to the desired consistency. If the slushie sticks to the sides, scrap it. You do not want to overly smooth the slushie. Otherwise, it will melt quickly while serving it.

3. Serve it. Taste it and adjust for the sweetness and texture you like and serve it immediately. Enjoy!

Tips and tricks

• Pulse it and do not blend it. This is a great way to ensure a slushie texture with crushed ice and not overly smooth ice.
•  Add ice in batches. Stick to a 2:1 pineapple-to-ice ratio no matter the type of pineapple you use. You can add more ice if needed. Add more ice if the slushie looks watery to you.
• Pick sweet pineapple. The sweet ones smell sweet on the bottom and the leaves on top come out easily.
• Sweet it up. Taste the slushie and if needs more sweetness, add sugar or any other sweetness you prefer.
• Make it ahead for a party. Simply blend everything together and store it in a container and freeze it. Let it thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature or until you can scoop it out into serving cups.

Substitutions and variations to this recipe

• Blend fresh pineapple. Alternatively, you may blend fresh pineapple with ice or water (2:1 ratio) and orange juice and sugar (optional). Then, taste and freeze it in a container. Let it thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature or until you can scoop it out into serving cups.
  • You may use pineapple juice with ice (2:1 ratio) and orange juice and sugar (optional). Taste it and freeze and serve it as mentioned.
  • Although I am not a fan of canned pineapple, you certainly can treat it as fresh pineapple and make a slushie as mentioned.
• You may use coconut water instead of orange juice.
• Make other variations.
  • Mix in fruits such as peaches, or berries.
  • Herbs such as mint, or basil.
  • Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom
• .Garnish it. Fresh fruits and chopped nuts or seeds are great.

Equipment

Blender

Storage and reheat

• Freeze the leftover in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. Thaw it at room temperature for about 15 minutes and serve it with a scoop into serving cups.
• Pour leftover slush into popsicle molds and freeze it for 8 hours to make pineapple popsicles.

How to serve it.

Serve it for a snack, dessert, breakfast, or drink. 

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I hope you get to make this healthy and tasty slush to keep you cool and refreshed. Let me know how you did it. I love to hear from you!

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