Ingredients
2 cups frozen sliced strawberries
1.5 cups frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup orange juice (no pulp)
1/4 cup water (add more if needed for blending)
1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
Fresh mint sprigs or strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Gather all your ingredients. Ensure your fruit is thoroughly frozen. This is the secret to a thick, not watery, slushie.
Step 2: Add the frozen strawberries, frozen mango chunks, orange juice, and water to your Ninja blender pitcher. If using, add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup now.
Step 3: Secure the lid on your Ninja blender. Start blending on a low setting, then gradually increase to a high setting. You may need to use the 'pulse' function or the tamper (if your model has one) to push the frozen fruit down towards the blades.
Step 4: Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, slushie-like consistency. If it's too thick to blend, add a tablespoon of water or orange juice at a time until it blends smoothly, but avoid adding too much liquid, or it will become too runny.
Step 5: Taste the slushie. If you prefer it sweeter, add the remaining tablespoon of honey or maple syrup and blend for a few more seconds until combined.
Step 6: Pour the freshly made slushie into chilled glasses.
Step 7: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, a slice of strawberry, or a small piece of mango, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best results, make sure your fruit is deeply frozen. You can pre-portion fruit mixes into freezer bags for quick slushie assembly later. Adjust sweetness to your liking. For a thicker consistency, add a small frozen banana. For a thinner one, add a splash more liquid.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 oz
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg