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Vanilla Frozen Slushie

This vanilla frozen slushie is made by blending a rich vanilla bean base with crushed ice to create a smooth, icy beverage. The final texture is velvety and frosty, with a fragrant vanilla aroma and a refreshing chill, perfect for hot days or a sweet pause.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk can substitute with dairy-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust sweetness if desired
  • 1 vanilla bean vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for deep vanilla flavor
  • 2 cups ice cubes crushed or regular, from frozen water

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Slice the vanilla bean open lengthwise and scrape out the tiny seeds with the tip of a knife.
  2. Combine the milk, sugar, and vanilla seeds (or vanilla extract) in a blender, and blend until the sugar dissolves completely. The mixture should be smooth and fragrant.
  3. Add the ice cubes to the blender, filling it about halfway, and pulse a few times to start crushing the ice.
  4. Blend on high until the mixture becomes thick, smooth, and slushy, with a frosty appearance and a gentle swirl pattern.
  5. Taste the slushie and adjust sweetness or vanilla if needed, blending briefly to incorporate any additions.
  6. Pour the chilled vanilla slushie into glasses, and serve immediately with a straw or a spoon for sipping.