Description
These Fresh Pineapple Strawberry Swirled Slushies are a refreshing and healthy frozen beverage, perfect for hot summer days. Made with naturally sweet frozen pineapple and strawberries, blended with coconut water and a touch of honey or agave syrup, these slushies offer a delightful tropical flavor with a vibrant swirl effect. Enjoy this easy-to-make vegan and gluten-free treat as a light snack or a cool, fruity refreshment.
Ingredients
Slushie Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (frozen)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and frozen)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (divided, optional)
- ½ cup coconut water or cold water (plus more as needed)
- Juice of ½ lime
- Fresh mint or fruit slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple Layer: In a blender, combine the frozen pineapple chunks, ¼ cup coconut water, and 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup if using. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and slushy, adding more liquid if necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Once blended, transfer this pineapple slush to a bowl or cup and place it in the freezer to keep chilled while preparing the strawberry layer.
- Prepare Strawberry Layer: Rinse the blender thoroughly. Then add the frozen strawberries, remaining coconut water, lime juice, and the remaining honey or agave syrup if using. Blend until you get a smooth and thick strawberry slush.
- Assemble the Slushies: To serve, spoon alternating layers of the pineapple and strawberry slush into glasses to create a pretty swirled effect. Use a spoon or wide straw to gently swirl the layers together if desired to blend the flavors visually. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or decorative fruit slices if you like. Serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon for easy enjoyment.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, replace coconut water with pineapple juice or orange juice.
- To make this a frozen cocktail, blend each fruit layer with a splash of rum before assembling.
