Apple cider slushies
Apple cider slushies are a refreshing, frozen beverage made by blending apple cider with ice, often sweetened with maple syrup or honey and spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg. This drink is a popular autumn treat in North America, particularly in regions where apple picking is a seasonal tradition.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Apple cider slushies are high in carbohydrates due to the natural sugars in apple cider, with a rough calorie count of 100-150 per serving. They provide some vitamin C and antioxidants from the apples, but are low in fat and protein.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This drink is culturally significant as a way to enjoy the flavors of fall in a cold, refreshing form, blending the warmth of spiced cider with the coolness of a slushie. It's also a unique way to consume apple cider, which is traditionally served warm, making it a versatile and seasonal treat.
