Homemade Fruit Slushies with Herbs

Y’all, my herbs are going CRAZY this year.

Which is good, considering my garden is struggling a bit, thanks to the darn chickens who keep figuring out ways to bust through the fence and wreak havoc on my fragile seedlings.

Well, we might not have green beans or pumpkins, but we WILL have mint and basil. Lots and lots of it.

Since I’ve been blessed with this abundance of herbs, I’m bound and determined to put them to good use. Not only will I be adding them to every recipe I can think of, I’ll also be making homemade herb salt to preserve them, sticking them in my chicken nesting boxes, and these homemade fruit slushies are high on the list as well. These slushies take advantage of the summer-bounty of fresh fruit and give you a chance to creatively use some of your garden herbs as well.

There are two different ways to create the base for homemade fruit slushies:

• Using fresh fruit and ice
• Using frozen fruit and water  

I chose to freeze my fruit for a few reasons. The first being that I often find/harvest large amounts at once and freeze some for later use, and the second being that this allows you to swap out the water if you so choose. If you are looking to boost your gut health you can swap the water for kombucha or water kefir, or if you would rather turn these into cocktails you can simply decrease the amount of water and add your liquor of choice. 🙂

Now for the homemade fruit slushies with herbs!

Homemade Fruit Slushies with Herbs

Yield: Each recipe makes 1 adult portion or 2 child-sized portions

The Basic Formula:

• 1 ½ to 2 cups frozen fruit, chopped
• ¾ cup water, water kefir or kombucha
• Fresh herbs (4 or 5 medium leaves)

Add all of the ingredients into your blender and blend well.

Pour into a chilled glass and serve immediately.

Note: Depending on the water content of your fruit, you may need to add a bit more water to reach your desired consistency. On the flip side, if you weren’t able to fully freeze your fruit ahead of time, you may need some ice cubes to thicken your slushie. If you go this route, cut back on the water so that you don’t water down your drink.

Favorite Homemade Fruit Slushies with Herbs Combos:

Peach & Basil Fruit Slushy

• 2 cups frozen peach
• 4 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon raw honey (I absolutely love this family-owned raw honey company)
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Mixed Berry & Mint Fruit Slushy

• 1 ¾ cups frozen mixed berries
• 3 fresh mint leaves
• 1 tablespoon raw honey (I absolutely love this family-owned raw honey company)
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Watermelon & Basil Fruit Slushy

• 2 ½ cups frozen watermelon
• ¾ cup water
• 4 fresh basil leaves

Other Flavor Pairings to Consider for Homemade Fruit Slushies:

Basil:  Blueberry, Peach, Watermelon
Mint: Melons, Citrus
Cilantro: Cantaloupe, Mango
Lemon Verbena: Lemon, Blueberries, Raspberries

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• Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe
• Simple Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
• Homemade Frozen Yogurt (3 recipes!)
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