Oats Free Apple-Mint Slushy
Crisp apple juice and fresh mint come together in a blender to create something genuinely refreshing — bright, fragrant, and just sweet enough from a spoonful of honey. The straining step is what makes this slushy so smooth and satisfying, pulling out all the flavor from the mint while leaving behind any fibrous bits. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive but comes together in just a few minutes with barely any effort. For anyone navigating grain-free or oat-free living, finding packaged drinks and mixes that are truly safe can be a headache — this one sidesteps all of that with four clean, whole-food ingredients. The final blend with ice gives it that perfectly icy, pourable texture that's somewhere between a juice and a frozen cocktail. Garnished with thin apple slices and a sprig of mint, it's pretty enough to serve at a brunch or lazy weekend afternoon without any extra fuss.
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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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