For a fresh and frozen treat, grab a fresh pineapple and a blender. This pineapple slushie recipe is perfect for a chilled drink packed with nutrients and tropical fun.
This pineapple slush recipe is super easy to make, and it's a fun way to pack in all the nutrients and benefits found in fresh pineapple. From the fiber to the antioxidants and Vitamin C, pineapples are a superfood, and this recipe is a great way to add them to your diet.
This drink is cool, refreshing, and great for summer. If you love pineapple, make sure to check out our Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Pineapple Watermelon Banana Smoothie, and Pineapple Teriyaki Yakisoba Noodles.
Why This Recipe Works
- It's easy to make. With just 2 ingredients and a blender, you can enjoy all of the best flavors in every sip. No added fillers, sugars, or steps.
- Convenient. If you're looking for ways to use up ripe pineapple, this is one of those recipes that's great for getting them off of the counter and into your tummy in minutes.
- It's filling. Pineapple is very fibrous and can make you feel fuller for longer. One glass can easily curb your hunger for a few hours.
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🥘 Ingredients
Pineapple- You will need a fresh and ripe pineapple. I like to test the ripeness of pineapple by pulling a green leaf from the top. If it comes out easily, it's ready.
Ice cubes- To make our drink chilled and refreshing, you'll need some ice.
For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.
🍽 Equipment Needed
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🔪 Instructions
Check out how to make Pineapple Slushie with these simple step-by-step instructions:
Place your pineapple onto a cutting board.
Using a sharp knife, remove the tops and bottoms of the pineapple.
Place the pineapple flat onto the cutting board.
Run a sharp knife along the sides of the pineapple in downward strips, cutting off the green skin.
Once the green skin has been removed, cut the pineapple in half vertically.
Place the halves flat-side down onto the cutting board.
Slice each half in half again. The pineapple should now be in quarters.
Flip over a quarter and cut the hard center core off. Discard. Repeat for all 4 pieces.
Cut the quarters in half again. Then chop into 1 inch sized pieces. Repeat for all pineapple.
Add your ice cubes to a blender.
Add in the pineapple.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
🍴 Recipe Tips
You can make this pineapple slush drink thicker by adding in more ice cubes. Note that room temperature pineapple can cause the ice to melt more quickly, so chilled pineapple is preferred for a thicker drink. (Or just add in more ice cubes).
🍍How to Tell if Pineapple is Ripe
You will know that your pineapple is ripe when the exterior color is more yellow and no longer green-gray. It should look consistently golden in color from top to bottom. If it appears dark orange, it may be too ripe.
When you squeeze on the pineapple, it should feel firm but have a little give. If it's too soft, that's a sign that the pineapple is too ripe and rock solid pineapples aren't ripe enough. When lifted and held, your pineapples should feel heavy and not hollow.
When pineapples are ripe, you should be able to smell them when in close proximity. This is another great sign that they're ready to eat.
I like to make sure my pineapples are ripe by performing the Frond Test. To do this, grab a green leaf from the top of the pineapple (these are called fronds). They should look healthy and green, but a few dry or browning ones should be okay and make no difference.
Pick a leaf. It doesn't matter which. If you pluck it and it comes off easily or with little effort, the pineapple is ripe. If it's hard to pull or tug and it doesn't feel loose at all, the pineapple isn't ready.
💭 FAQs
When you buy your pineapple from the store, it should take about 3-5 days for it to ripen on the counter at room temperature. You can speed up the process by placing it into a paper bag with an apple or banana. The natural gasses released will help the fruit to ripen more quickly.
This drink is best made and enjoyed immediately after being made. The longer it sits, the more ice melts, and the drink separates as the pineapple rises to the top and the juice goes to the bottom.
If desired, you can add in some sugar! Adding in some sugars like coconut sugar or granulated sugar can give you a little more sweetness. I would recommend tasting the drink before adding sugars as the sweetness of pineapples can vary and you may not need any additional sweeteners.
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📖 Recipe
Pineapple Slushie
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh pineapple chunks ($2.04)
- 1 cup Ice Cubes ($0.00)
- Maraschino cherries *optional for garnish
Instructions
- Place your pineapple onto a cutting board.
- Using a sharp knife, remove the tops and bottoms of the pineapple.
- Place the pineapple flat onto the cutting board.
- Run a sharp knife along the sides of the pineapple, in downward strips, cutting off the green skin.
- Once the green skin has been removed, cut the pineapple in half vertically.
- Place the halves flat-side down onto the cutting board.
- Slice each half, in half again. The pineapple should now be in quarters.
- Flip over a quarter and cut the hard center core off. Discard. Repeat for all 4 pieces.
- Cut the quarters in half again. Then chop into 1 inch sized pieces. Repeat for all pineapple.
- Add your ice cubes to a blender.
- Add in the pineapple.
- Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- You can make this pineapple slush drink thicker by adding in more ice cubes. Note that room temperature pineapple can cause the ice to melt more quickly, so chilled pineapple is preferred for a thicker drink. (Or just add in more ice cubes).
How to Tell if Pineapple is Ripe
- You will know that your pineapple is ripe when the exterior color is more yellow and no longer green-gray. It should look consistently golden in color from top to bottom. If it appears dark orange, it may be too ripe.
- When you squeeze on the pineapple, it should feel firm but have a little give. If it's too soft, that's a sign that the pineapple is too ripe and rock solid pineapples aren't ripe enough. When lifted and held, your pineapples should feel heavy and not hollow.
- When pineapples are ripe, you should be able to smell them when in close proximity. This is another great sign that they're ready to eat.
- I like to make sure my pineapples are ripe by performing the Frond Test. To do this, grab a green leaf from the top of the pineapple (these are called fronds). They should look healthy and green, but a few dry or browning ones should be okay and make no difference.
- Pick a leaf. It doesn't matter which. If you pluck it and it comes off easily or with little effort, the pineapple is ripe. If it's hard to pull or tug and it doesn't feel loose at all, the pineapple isn't ready.
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