Watermelon Pineapple Slushie
The ULTRA hydrator!
Looking for a way to keep your kids, or yourself hydrated this summer?
It’s no secret that hydration is important during these hot summer months - but did you know that most store bought electrolyte drinks or refreshing frozen treats (I’m looking at YOU, corner-store slushies) are loaded with artificial dyes, less-than-ideal processed sugars and other processed and modified ingredients? I created this Slushie for that reason - for something that tastes delicious, is refreshing and reminiscent of the typical ‘slushie’, and actually replenshes those precious minerals lost, whether it’s from a hot sunny day or a recent sweat sesh.
Watermelon Pineapple Slushie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 heaping cups (170 grams) frozen watermelon*, cut into 1” chunks
- 3/4 heaping cups (95 grams) frozen pineapple**, cut into 3/4 inch chunks
- 1 cup (115 grams) fresh watermelon, cut into 1” chunks
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup coconut water
- Optional garnish: Sprig of fresh mint, Muddle mint in the glass, Sliced jalapeños, or Add 1 oz less of coconut water and replace it with 1 oz Tequila
Instructions
- Cut the rind off of a ripe watermelon and chop into 1” pieces. Line a freezer friendly dish (or cookie sheet) with parchment paper or silpat mat, place half of the chopped watermelon on it, and place in the freezer. Place the rest in a covered dish in the fridge.
- Cut and core a ripe pineapple, slicing into 3/4” pieces. Line a second freezer friendly dish, or alternatively use the other half of the cookie sheet for the pineapple pieces, and place in the freezer. Place the rest in a covered dish in the fridge.
- Allow to freeze until solid - time will vary due to freezer setting and fullness, typically 8 hours or over night. If planning to use frozen fruit at a later date place into separate freezer ziplock bags and seal once it is frozen. This should keep 3 months.
- Combine fresh watermelon from container in the fridge, and frozen watermelon and pineapple in high speed blender and add 1/2 cup coconut water. Turn blender on and slowly increase speed to maximum, using blender tamper as necessary along with remaining coconut water if needed to make sure contents blend thoroughly. Texture should be thick and icy. If you find it too liquidy, add a few more pieces of frozen watermelon, one at a time, until thickened (or desired consistency is reached).
- Enjoy as a slushy garnished with fresh mint, or pour into silicone popsicle or freezie molds! Popsicles or freezies should keep in the freezer for a maximum of about 1 month before ice crystals start to develop.
Notes
It is highly recommended that a kitchen scale is used to measure frozen fruit to ensure accuracy, as frozen fruit is difficult to properly measure with measuring cups due to size and shape.
*how to choose a sweet watermelon - look for bee markings and make sure the yellow spot on the watermelon is at least the size of your palm or bigger
*How to determine if a pineapple is ripe - pull a leaf from the top of the crown of the pineapple, if it pulls out easily it is ripe, but ensure the body of the pineapple has no squishy parts or it may be too ripe. Alternatively, pre-frozen pineapple can be purchased and used, however due to the potential size difference of the individual pieces of fruit, it will be important to either weigh the ingredients using a kitchen scale.