Adding a splash of vanilla or a hint of cocoa powder can elevate this slushie from simple to sensational. It’s versatile, forgiving, and irresistibly refreshing. No special tools needed — just your freezer, blender, and a craving for something icy and invigorating.
Vanilla or Cocoa Slushie
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place the frozen fruit or ice cubes into the blender.
- Add the milk or plant-based alternative to the blender.
- Pulse the blender a few times to start breaking down the frozen mixture.
- Once the mixture begins to loosen, blend on high until smooth and granular, about 30-60 seconds.
- Add the vanilla extract or cocoa powder to the blender and blend again briefly to incorporate.
- Check the consistency; it should be thick, icy, and scoopable.
- Scoop the slushie into glasses using a spoon or ladle.
- Serve immediately with optional garnishes like whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Hey there — I’m Olivia “Liv” Carter, founder, recipe crafter, and storyteller behind Crying Into The Onions. I live somewhere in the heartland of the United States, where seasons change boldly, the smell of onions sizzling in a pan is a love language, and the kitchen is my favorite place to get messy and find magic.
I started this blog to share more than just recipes — I wanted to capture the emotions, memories, and quirks that make food more than fuel. Because sometimes, cooking makes you laugh. Sometimes, it makes you cry (into the onions, naturally). And most of all, it brings people together.