Blackberry & Apple Slushies

Cooling blackberry and apple slushies made in a blender.

Blackberry & Apple Slushies

Blackberry and apple slushies yum!

I've been whizzing up a lot of quick recipes in my Froothie Optimum 9400.

Green Smoothie Soup and Rich Tomato Soup for dinner, Lime Curd to fill a Victoria sponge cake. I whizzed up beans for Spicy 3 Bean Sausage Rolls and I made some delicious Pink Pineapple Smoothies to drink.

Slushies

Since we've had some beautiful hot days, my mind turns to recipes to help cool us down.

I took inspiration from Stuart (Cakeyboi) who made some lush Fresh Orange Slushies, I decided to have a go myself.

I decided to make some blackberry slushies as blackberries are in season at the moment here in Scotland and I added some apple as they go together so well.

These jewel coloured slushies really hit the spot.

There are some tiny seeds in the slushies, but I quite like that. If you don't, whizz the blackberries first and strain through muslin to remove the teeny seeds. I also added some agave nectar as the blackberries were quite tart, but that is also optional.

Let's hope the good weather continues.

Quick Blackberry and Chocolate Cake

If you love the flavour of blackberries, try my quick blackberry and chocolate cake. Made in under 30 minutes, it's suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It's dairy-free, egg-free and utterly decadent.

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Blackberry & Apple Slushies

Jacqueline Meldrum

July 27, 2014

A fruit slushie made with fresh fruit and lots of ice. Simple, quick, fresh and refreshing. Just add a straw.

Ingredients

225g blackberries
300ml apple juice
2 tsp agave nectar (or honey)
lots of ice

Instructions

1. Wash the blackberries then add to them blender with the apple juice and agave.

2. Add ice until the blender it ¾ full and whizz until you have a slushie consistency.

3. Add a straw and enjoy!

notes: Only blend if you have a powerful enough blender. If your blender isn't powerful, the motor may burn out.

Details

Total time: 5 mins

Yield: Serves 4-6

If you need a powerful blender in your life like mine. Buy one quickly while it's on sale at the introductory offer of £329.

Here are a few more slushies for you to try:

Fresh Orange Slushie - Cakeyboi
Zebedee Beer Slushie - Pete Drinks
Gin and Melon Slushie - Fuss Free Flavours
Blue Raspberry Slushies - Love from the Oven
Watermelon Lime Slushies - Whole & Heavenly Oven

Disclosure: I am reviewing the Optimum 9400 and I'm loving it so far. I wasn't expected to write a positive review and any opinions expressed are my own.