During hot summer days that seem to last forever, nothing cools you off like a fresh strawberry snow cone. And these are refined sugar-free! You can make these at home with just a blender and three ingredients for a hydrating, easy and healthy snack that kids and adults love.
These homemade strawberry snow cones were an instant hit with the kids! They fell in love with the snow cone truck at the beach, and I immediately started brainstorming a way to make the treat at home.
My recipe is free of dyes and even refined sugar, so I'm happy to keep putting them on the table... and the kids are happy to keep eating them! This is a super quick and easy way to whip up a snack that feels special. I love that this treat keeps my little ones hydrated on hot days since the main ingredient is ice.
No Fancy Equipment - Just a Blender!
There are appliances and machines you can buy to make totally legit snow cones at home, but for this, I wanted to keep it as easy as possible. All you need is a blender! This KitchenAid blender is my favorite and I've used it daily for years without a problem.
Just put four cups of crushed ice into your blender and pulse it a few times until the ice gets a fluffy, snow-like consistency. For me it takes about 5 pulses. Boom, strawberry snow cones in a snap!
Dye-Free Snow Cone Syrup
The snow cone syrup uses just two ingredients: fresh strawberries and pure maple syrup. Puree these in a blender until they're completely smooth. You can strain this mixture through a fine-mesh strainer if you want, but my kids love it without the added step so I usually skip it.
How to Find the Best Strawberries
Strawberries are high in vitamin C and a great source of folate. I love the sweetness they bring to recipes!
To find the best strawberries, give the package a smell. If they smell sweet they will taste sweet. Easy to remember! If they don’t, then find a new package. Sweet strawberries make a huge difference.
You also want to look for shiny strawberries that are firm (not mushy) with a bright red color (not yellow or white). The caps should be green and fresh looking with no browning. Avoid shriveled or leaky berries.
Homemade Blender Strawberry Snow Cones (Dye-Free)
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 4
- Diet: Vegan
Description
During hot summer days that seem to last forever, nothing cools you off like a fresh strawberry snow cone. And these are refined sugar-free! You can make these at home with just a blender and three ingredients for a hydrating, easy and healthy snack that kids and adults love.
Ingredients
- 4 cups crushed ice
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Place crushed ice in blender and pulse until it becomes a snow-like consistency (about 5 pulses should do it). Scoop into a large mixing bowl.
- In a blender, add strawberries and maple syrup and puree until completely smooth (about 30 seconds). Pour half the mixture over the ice and stir well.
- Spoon the strawberry ice mixture into 4 cups and enjoy immediately with a spoon.
- Add extra strawberry maple syrup mixture over individual cups if desired.
Equipment
Buy Now → - Prep Time: 5
- Category: Dessert or Snack
- Method: Blender
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