Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Apple-Mint Slushy
When you're navigating a restricted ingredient list, finding a refreshing drink that actually feels like a treat can be genuinely hard. This slushy delivers on that front — it's cold, bright, and a little fancy without relying on anything that typically triggers concern. Fresh apple juice and mint do all the heavy lifting here, creating a naturally sweet, herbaceous base that blends into something far more exciting than it sounds on paper. The straining step is a smart move, pulling out all the mint solids so the final texture is perfectly smooth and easy to sip. A drizzle of honey rounds out the flavor without overpowering the crisp apple notes. Serve it right out of the blender while it's still icy and slushy — it doesn't hold long, but honestly it won't need to.
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2 servings
- 2 cups fresh apple juice (pressed or cold-pressed, not from concentrate)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 1 small apple, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the apple juice, mint leaves, and honey in the blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until the mint is fully broken down and the liquid is bright green-tinged and fragrant.
- 2
Pour the mint-apple mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or large measuring cup, pressing the mint solids with a spoon to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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