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A Healthy 2-Ingredient Slushie Recipe For Hot Summer Days

Abby Moore
Author: Expert reviewer:
August 13, 2021
Abby Moore
mbg Nutrition & Health Writer
By Abby Moore
mbg Nutrition & Health Writer
Abby Moore is an editorial operations manager at mindbodygreen. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin and has previously written for Tribeza magazine.
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
Expert review by
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN
mbg Vice President of Scientific Affairs
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN is Vice President of Scientific Affairs at mindbodygreen. She received her bachelor's degree in Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and Ph.D. in Foods and Nutrition from the University of Georgia.
Frozen Green Slushies
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August 13, 2021

Summer is the perfect time to load up on sweet frozen snacks. Opting for an ice pop is one way to go, but there's something about a slushie that feels utterly nostalgic. Unfortunately, most fruit slushies contain artificial colors and sweeteners. To satisfy those childhood cravings without the additives, mbg developed a two-ingredient version, using organic veggies+ greens powder as the star.  

Make healthy 2-ingredient slushies. 

All that you need to make a nutritious and refreshing slushie at home, is water (or another liquid of choice), organic veggies+ greens powder, an ice cube tray, and a blender.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cold water (or beverage of choice) 
  • 2 tablespoons organic veggies+

Method 

  1. Pour cold liquid and greens powder into a mixer.
  2. Shake together until well mixed.
  3. Pour into ice cube trays, freeze until semisolid (this will help with that slushie-like texture).
  4. Blend until it reaches desired consistency.

What are the benefits of this green slushie?

Yes, you can simply mix a scoop of organic veggies+ with water, coconut water, or a plant-based milk of choice. However, freezing the mixture and transforming it into a healthy, delicious slushie is a great way to mix things up, says registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN. Plus, it's a fun and convenient way to sneak veggies into your daily diet, she adds. 

The ingredients in organic veggies+ include hard-to-find sea vegetables, like kelp, chlorella, and spirulina, as well as dark leafy greens. Along with the sea veggies, the powder contains a prebiotic fiber blend of flaxseed and inulin, making the slushie a refreshing yet satiating snack. 

While veggies are the focus, this greens powder also contains a fruit antioxidant blend. This includes organic berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries), acai, and black currant, which balance the vegetal flavor of the powder and help further elevate the detoxification and anti-inflammatory facets of this blend.*

Overall, organic veggies+ delivers vitamins and minerals, like iron and potassium, and a good source of fiber, while also being low in sugar (2 g per serving, and naturally derived from the fruits and vegetables!).* It's also worth noting this slushie is vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free, making it friendly for a wide range of food tolerance and dietary needs. 

When craving a nostalgic and nutritious summer snack, this two-ingredient slushie is the perfect fix.

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