Blended with ice for a quick, slushy-style treat.
A blended ice treat, often called a slushie or granita, is a refreshing dessert made by blending ice with fruit juices, syrups, or purees until it reaches a smooth, semi-frozen consistency. Common ingredients include fruit (like strawberries, mangoes, or lemons), sugar, water, and sometimes a splash of milk or yogurt for creaminess. This style of treat is popular worldwide, with regional variations like Italian granita, Mexican raspados, or American snow cones.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This treat is typically high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars or added sweeteners, and provides minimal protein and fat. It can offer vitamins like vitamin C from fruit bases, but its main nutritional contribution is quick energy from sugars, with a calorie range of 80–150 kcal per serving depending on sweetness and fruit content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 120 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 IU |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, blended ice treats are a universal way to cool down in hot climates, often adapted with local flavors like tamarind in Mexico or matcha in Japan. Nutritionally, they can be a lighter alternative to ice cream, but their sugar content varies widely—homemade versions allow control over sweetness and can incorporate whole fruits for added fiber.
