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This frozen orange and red grape slushie is cold, bright, and quick enough to make when everyone wants something refreshing now. Whole frozen oranges give it body, the grapes add a gentle berry-like sweetness, and the ice makes it thick enough to mound above the glass.

Frozen orange and red grape slushie for Full GAPS

I like that this uses the whole peeled fruit rather than bottled juice. It is one of those simple combinations that feels special without needing sweetener, dairy, or a long list of ingredients.

Where This Slushie Fits On GAPS

This recipe fits Full GAPS. It uses whole oranges, whole red grapes, filtered water, and ice. There is no bottled juice, sweetener, flavoring, or additive.

Freeze The Oranges First

Peel two oranges before freezing them. Freeze until firm all the way through. The frozen fruit supplies much of the slushie’s body, so partially chilled oranges will produce a thinner drink.

Frozen oranges red grapes water and ice loaded into the Ninja BN801

Blend Until Thick And Frosty

Add the two frozen peeled oranges, twelve red grapes, one-half cup filtered water, and one cup ice cubes to the Ninja BN801 pitcher. Blend on HIGH for thirty to sixty seconds.

Thick orange and red grape slushie blended in the Ninja BN801

Stop at thirty seconds and look through the pitcher. Continue only if you still see whole grapes or large orange pieces. The finished slushie should move as one thick, frosty mass with tiny red-purple grape flecks and no large chunks.

Serving And Storage

Pour immediately into a low tumbler. This is best served as soon as it is blended because the ice crystals begin melting and separating during storage. If it sits briefly, stir before drinking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Use Fresh Oranges?

Fresh oranges make a thinner drink. Freeze the peeled oranges solid for the thick slushy texture described here.

Can I Use Bottled Orange Or Grape Juice?

No. This formula uses whole fruit. The pulp and frozen orange structure are part of the texture.

Why Check At Thirty Seconds?

Blenders work at different speeds. Checking prevents unnecessary blending after the fruit and ice already have the right frosty texture.

Recommended Equipment

Ninja Professional Plus Kitchen System with Auto-iQ BN801
Measuring cup
Low clear tumbler