Frozen papaya and pineapple are blended with mint, lime, and coconut water for a refreshing and frosty slush. This vegan and gluten free slush is perfect for cooling down on hot summer days!
I tend to hide indoors during the summer months, taking solace in my darkened, air conditioned room while the sun tries to creep in from beneath the curtains. On the one hand it’s easy because my body does not like heat and humidity. Perhaps it’s due to my deep Scandinavian roots. I thrive on cloudy, grey days with the chilly wind biting at my fingers and nose. Unfortunately, the closest I can get to this feeling lately is indoors. Over time though, this creates a problem because I love spending time outdoors. Nature has always had a restorative effect, one that I turn to in times when I’m feeling stale, stagnant, and lacking inspiration. Or when I’m in need of some fresh air and the feeling of earth beneath my feet. Nature is comforting and inspiring. So, with summer, my relationship with nature becomes strained as I venture indoors to keep cool and stave off any possibility of sunburnt skin.
I decided to try to get past my dislike of intense heat and humidity this week and start re-incorporating morning walks. I live close to a bayou that I can walk a short distance along before I come to a beautiful retention pond area. The pond has a well-worn foot path around it that I walk before heading back down the bayou towards home. If I go early enough in the morning, the trail along the bayou is mostly shaded, making the beginning and end of my walk a little more pleasant. Plus, there’s plenty of wildflowers and grasses to occupy my attention, some fragrant like jasmine while others smell simply like straw. I decided to pick a couple of wildflowers in an effort to bring a bit of nature indoors. Though you won’t see them in this post, they will make a showing in the next 🙂
After I return from my walks, I’m usually not in the mood for much to eat save for a nice, cold smoothie. Since the start of our warmer weather here in Houston I’ve been trying to up my smoothie game. I’ve taken to Renee and Laura for inspiration, ogling pictures of colorful smoothies and smoothie bowls on their blogs and on instagram in my spare time. I was inspired to create this slush/smoothie hybrid the other day in an effort to both cool down and hydrate. It turned out really tasty so I decided to snap a few photos and share it with you here. Let me know how you like it if you end up making it and feel free to share your smoothie favorites in the comments below 😉
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Papaya Coconut Water Slush with Lime & Mint
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Frozen papaya and pineapple are blended with mint, lime, and coconut water for a refreshing and frosty slush. This vegan and gluten free slush is perfect for cooling down on hot summer days!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen papaya
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
- small handful fresh mint
- juice of 1 small lime
- 3/4 – 1 cup coconut water (depending on your desired slush consistency)
Instructions
Add everything to a blender. Blend until thick and slushy. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Makes 1 large or 2 smaller servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: drink
