Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Pinterest Twitter Instagram RSS Facebook
    Buy GO DAIRY FREE and EAT DAIRY FREE today!
    Go Dairy Free
    • Need to Know
      • Newbies Start Here!
      • Take the Challenge!
      • Dairy-Free FAQs
      • Latest News
      • Milk Allergies
      • Lactose Intolerance
      • Other Health Issues
      • Testimonials
      • Calcium Guide
      • Holidays & More
      • Best Books
      • The Community
    • Recipes
      • Recipes by Category
        • Alisa’s Recipes
        • Sarah’s Recipes
        • Appetizers
        • Beverages
        • Bread
        • Breakfast
        • Cheese Substitutes
        • Condiments & Dressings
        • Cream Substitutes
        • Desserts
        • Entrees
        • Kids Can Cook
        • Milk Substitutes
        • Pasta
        • Salad
        • Sandwiches
        • Sauces
        • Sides
        • Snacks
        • Soup
      • Full Dairy-Free Recipe Index
      • Gluten-Free Recipe Index
      • Vegan Recipe Index
    • Reviews
      • Dairy Substitutes
        • Butter
        • Cheese
        • Cream
        • Creamer
        • Dessert Toppings
        • Ice Cream
        • Ice Cream Novelties
        • Milk
        • Yogurt
        • More Kitchen Essentials
      • Sweets & Snacks
        • Protein Shakes
        • More Creamy Beverages
        • Snack & Protein Bars
        • More Snacks
        • Chocolate
        • Cookie Dough
        • Cookies & Brownies
        • Pies & Cakes
        • Pudding & Mousse
        • More Sweet Treats
      • Meal Makers
        • Baking Mixes
        • Bread Products
        • Breakfast Pastries
        • Cereal & Granola
        • Cheesy Pasta & Rice
        • Frozen Pizza
        • More Entrees
        • Dip and Spreads
        • Salad Dressing
        • Sauces
      • All Product Reviews
        • New Product Reviews!
        • Browse by Product Type
        • Full Review Index
        • Gluten-Free Review Index
        • Vegan Review Index
    • Grocery Guide
      • Alisa’s Dairy-Free Kitchen
      • Brands We Love
      • Dairy Substitutes
      • Dairy Ingredient List
      • Understanding Food Labels
      • No Dairy Product Lists
      • Ordering Specialty Foods
      • Best Grocery Stores
    • Eating Out
      • Fast Food Listings
      • Recommended Restaurants
    • My Books!
      • Go Dairy Free 2nd Edition (best seller!)
      • Eat Dairy Free 1st Edition (full color!)
      • eBooks & Printables
      • Book Supplements & Resources
    • About Us
      • Meet Us
      • Contact Us
      • Join Us
      • Work With Us
    Go Dairy Free
    You are at:Home»Dairy-Free Recipes»Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes»Fresh Apricot Slushies are a Frosty Summer Treat

    Fresh Apricot Slushies are a Frosty Summer Treat

    7
    By Alisa Fleming on July 17, 2022 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Beverages, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    I have to sneak in a quick stone fruit recipe before the summer slips by. This amazing fresh apricot slushie is so perfect on a hot day. I’ve enjoyed it a few times after coming back from the beach or a good hike. It’s flavorful, refreshing, and a delicious way to replenish!

    Fresh Apricot Slushie Recipe - cool, refreshing, and flavorful. Naturally allergy-friendly, plant-based, and paleo optional

    Enjoy this Fresh Apricot Slushie as a Frosty Summer Treat

    In my Apricot Protein Smoothie recipe post, I’ve mentioned the low calorie, nutrient density of apricots. However, I failed to mention how awesome apricots are for us dairy-free folks.

    You see, fresh apricots are rich in Vitamin A. In fact, this fresh apricot slushie has about 2500 to 3500 IU of vitamin A, which can completely cover the daily need for many people. And vitamin A plays an important roll in immune health, regulating inflammation, and even in bone development. Yes, strong bones depend on much more than calcium. So enjoy this summer fruit with the recipe below, and these quick tips.

    Can I Use Other Fruit in this Recipe?

    Of course! If apricot season has passed, you can use any delicious stone fruit in this recipe. Nectarines, peaches, and plums are all delicious and unique slushie varieties.

    What Sweeteners Do You Recommend for this Slushie?

    The most seamless sweeteners will be agave nectar or regular sugar. I would start with just 1 teaspoon, and add more to taste. Flavor-wise, I like to use honey, but it can be stubborn about blending into liquids. When I’m craving lower sugar, I just add a pinch of pure stevia powder or a few drops of liquid stevia. But you can use another sugar-free sweetener if it has a taste that you are used to.

    What Can I Substitute for the Crystalized Ginger?

    You can substitute a generous pinch of ginger powder or a small chunk of fresh ginger, if preferred. Or skip the ginger and add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or vanilla extract instead. Both complement apricots nicely. A pinch of cardamom might also be nice!

    How Can I Make a Lower Sugar Apricot Slushie?

    The apricots themselves will collectively have 12 to 16 grams of naturally occurring sugar in this recipe. So that is the lowest in sugar you can make a fresh apricot slushie. If you are skipping added sugars, use one of the alternate options above for the crystalized ginger, and sweeten to taste with your favorite sugar-free sweetener.

    My Blender is Terrible at Crushing Ice. What Can I Do?

    If you have a wimpy blender like mine, pulse the ice several times to help break it up before pureeing. Also, the thicker you make the beverage, the more those blades will be able to grab the ice. If you add too little ice, and your mixture isn’t thick enough to start, chunks of ice will just spin and spin in your blender. Finally, if you have a single-serve attachment for your blender, use it to make your apricot slushie. Smaller blender containers help ensure everything funnels through the blades more efficiently.

    Fresh Apricot Slushie Recipe - cool, refreshing, and flavorful. Naturally allergy-friendly, plant-based, and paleo optional

    Special Diet Notes: Fresh Apricot Slushie

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, and optionally paleo. Just be sure to choose the sweetener that suits your dietary needs.

    Apricot Slushie Recipe
     
    Print
    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    Even ripe apricots have a slightly tart flavor, so expect a sweet-tart cooler with a punch of sweet ginger. See the post above for other flavor options. And feel free to adjust the ingredient amounts to fit your mood for cool, thick, thin, sweet, and/or spicy.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Recipe type: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 1 healthy frosty
    Ingredients
    • 4 to 5 pitted ripe fresh apricots (the riper, the sweeter)
    • ⅓ cup water, or more as needed
    • 3 small pieces crystalized ginger, or to taste (see post above for alternatives)
    • Sweetener, to taste (see post above for suggestions)
    • 1 cup ice, or as needed
    Instructions
    1. Place the apricots, water, ginger, and sweetener in your blender, and process until relatively smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness, as desired. Keep in mind it will taste a little less sweet after the ice is added.
    2. Add the ice and blend until a slushy consistency is reached. See the post above for tips if you don't have a high-powered blender.
    Notes
    This recipe is Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy free, Egg free, Gluten free, Grain free, Nut free, Peanut free, Soy free, Wheat free, and optionally Sugar free.
    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 slushie Calories: 117 Fat: .9g Saturated fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 28.4g Sugar: 18.2g Sodium: 7mg Fiber: 2.7g Protein: 1.8g
    3.5.3229

    More Cool Summer Refreshers

    Dairy-Free Mexican Horchata

    Dairy-Free Mexican Horchata Recipe with a Cool and Creamy Twist (vegan, plant-based, soy-free, gluten-free)

    Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade

    Sparkling Pomegranate Lemonade

    Kiwi Mojito Smoothies

    Kiwi Mojito Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-Free, Plant-Based, All-Fruit - no dairy alternatives needed! Allergy-friendly, no sweetener added.

    Alisa Fleming
    • Website

    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

    Related Posts

    Dairy-Free Lemon Frosting Recipe with Buttercream Option - naturally vegan and allergy-friendly

    Lemon Frosting with Dairy-Free Lemon Buttercream Option

    The Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin and Allergies - dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based, with vegan options

    The Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin and Allergies

    Kiki Milk Reviews & Info - dairy-free, plant-based milk alternatives made with pure, clean ingredients and natural nutrition. Kid-friendly and adult loved. Comes in single serves and multi serves

    Kiki Milk adds MacNut Milk to their Pure Plant-Based Selection

    7 Comments

    1. Joanne on August 9, 2012 4:26 am

      I never really buy apricots because they’re such a hit or miss fruit! But this frosty is a definite hit.

      Reply
    2. Carol on August 8, 2012 7:51 am

      What a beautiful recipe and may I just say – I LOVE your new site. It is really spectacular and so happy I can comment now!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 8, 2012 8:08 am

        Thanks Carol!

        Reply
    3. Maggie on August 7, 2012 3:07 pm

      Oh my, this looks amazing and so refreshing. I didn’t know apricots were so high in vit a. That makes me happy! I’ll be popping them into our shakes more often now! And I am excited to be commenting here 🙂 Site looks GREAT!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on August 7, 2012 3:32 pm

        Thanks Maggie!

        Reply
    4. Ricki on August 6, 2012 4:39 pm

      This is perfect for me–I tend to forget about apricots and when I do buy them, I always wonder what to do with them! This frosty looks perfect. And love the color!! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Alta on August 6, 2012 9:03 am

      Oh, how I love apricots! I wish I could get decent ones here. Yes, we have AMAZING peaches, and I love them, but apricots? Oh, to have a fresh apricot with that heady fragrance. (How we always want what we can’t have, eh?) This smoothie/frosty looks delicious and easy to make. I’ll definitely be adding to my list – subbing peaches, of course!

      Reply

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Rate this recipe:  

    Go Dairy Free - The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance and Casein-Free Living
    Free Food Journal! With detailed symptom tracker. Electronic - you can fill, save, and email it on your phone, tablet or computer! Or print it out! Great for Elimination Diets, Health Goals, Doctor and Dietitian Appointments, and More.

    The FREE Food Journal that You and Your Doctor will Love

    A Dairy-Free Easter - Recipes, Chocolate and More (Regularly Updated; Includes a Strict Vegan Section)

    100 Dairy-Free Easter Recipes for Treats, Dessert, Dinner & Brunch

    Enjoy Life FoodsFames Chocolates. From Brooklyn with loveEat dairy free bookChocolate Emporium
    Go Dairy Free is the leading website for information on the dairy-free diet. We share dairy-free recipes, product reviews, news, recommendations and health guides to aide those with milk allergies, lactose intolerance or a general need or desire to live without dairy. Dairy-free does include milk-free, lactose-free, casein-free and whey-free, too! We also offer ample resources for gluten-free, soy-free, food allergy, vegan and paleo diets. Please note that ingredients, processes and products are subject to change by a manufacturer at any time. All foods and products should be considered at risk for cross-contamination with milk and other allergens. Always contact the manufacturer prior to consumption. Disclaimer - All Rights Reserved - Privacy Policy Go Dairy Free © 2005-2022 Fleming Marrs Inc.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.