Frozen Blueberries in water are a quick and cool summer thirst quencher.
Whether you infuse the water with the fruit or merely use them as tasty ice cubes, they're sure to add sweetness to your summer beverage list.
Try adding frozen blueberries to your water.
Using them strictly as ice cubes, they're a fruity, crunchy, yummy way to keep your drink cool.
Or, for more flavor, you can infuse the water with blueberries
To do that, we just rinse and crush a few (before freezing them) and add them to our water, then toss a few more frozen ones in for an added sweet treat.
It's a summer standard for us, so we always buy an extra container of blueberries to keep in the freezer.
We just pop them inside and, once frozen, the kids grab handfuls throughout the day.
Sometimes we add them to our homemade smoothies.
Sometimes we top our homemade vanilla ice cream sundaes with them.
And sometimes we add them to cereal.
On really hot days, though, we add them to our water glasses.
Am I storing them and freezing them properly?
Probably not, but they rarely last longer than a few hours, so I'm not concerned.
I'm sure they lose more nutrients on the four day truck ride to my state or waiting to be unloaded from the boxes at my grocery store.
They also happen to look very pretty in the glass, which is a major bonus for this decor-loving girl.
Of course, I think we all prefer to eat them in a blueberry pie.
And since my fabulous recipe only takes about 5 minutes to put together, it's tempting to just eat them that way.
But what kind of a mom would I be if we ate nothing but pie all day long?
Don't answer that.
I already know what my kids would say.
And I bet you do, too.
Cheers!
😊
How do you enjoy your fruit?
That's my daughter's favorite fruit, and there are always some on the counter. We will have to try this!
ReplyDeleteThey are crunchy and cold, Su! My kids love them that way!
DeleteGreat idea Kim! thanks!
ReplyDeleteFruity ice cubes!
DeleteWhat a great idea Kim! My daughter likes strawberries in her water and I like lemon in mine! Have a fun summer by the pool!
ReplyDeleteJulie
I like lemon in mine, too, Julie...hot or cold! Although it's lovely to be craving something cold again! ;)
DeleteThis is a great idea, Kim! I never thought of adding blueberries to my water. I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog today & leaving such kind comments!
Thanks so much for coming by to say hello, Gina! That was very kind! I am glad you liked the blueberry idea. It is yummy! Have a great weekend! :)
DeleteGreat idea! We keep frozen blueberries here year-round because we eat them in our cereal all the time. I'm going to try this idea. Last weekend we had a huge crowd here so I made fruity water with kiwi, oranges, and strawberries. It was pretty and delicious.
ReplyDeleteYum, your water sounds great! I haven't had a kiwi or an orange yet this season!
DeleteI'll have to give this a try once the weather warms up here, Kim. A great way to use Oregon blueberries, which we'll start seeing here in July.
ReplyDeleteYum, they sound very, very delicious! :)
DeleteSo pretty and very refreshing! I've been making smoothies with honeydew, watermelon, strawberries and bananas for my afternoon 'pick me up', instead of my usual coffee and cake, which was leaving its 'mark' on my midsection, especially the last year, having been initiated into the menopausal mama club! So sorry I didn't start this sooner and hope I will keep it up, even as the weather cools. Thanks for sharing your blueberry beauty! Unfortunately, we don't get blueberries here on the island, so strawberries will have to do!
ReplyDeletePoppy
I am racing toward that menopausal mama club myself, Poppy! I should be eating better. I eat way too much sugar, I like cookies and chocolate a little too much and indulge on a daily basis. I may try your smoothie idea...probably a better idea for the whole family! Using the word island when describing your strawberries makes them sound so exotic and just a little bit sweeter! Enjoy them! :)
DeleteBrilliant idea! My kids love frozen grapes and raspberries. I've not tried frozen fruit in water though. It is freezing cold here today, you are making me crave summer something awful!
ReplyDeleteSheree
I am a lazy chef, Sheree! This was a super easy way to get the kids hydrated and "fruited" in one shot! I hope that you get the warmth you crave soon!
DeleteOoohh, frozen blueberries are my favorite. I love to eat them for a snack. In water, I tend to poke at them with a straw to release a little of the flavor.
ReplyDeleteYum~ I like that too! The kiddos just crunch them whole, they are impatient and hungry bunch! ;)
DeleteVery nice. I think I might go get a glass right now.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good day for it here, Laura...hazy, hot and humid! Hope your day is wonderful! :)
DeleteMy favorite fruit! I will definitely try! xo Jen
ReplyDeleteMy favorite, too, Jen! :)
DeleteGreat idea! Thank you for linking with Home Sweet Home!
ReplyDeleteSherry
Thank you Sherry. It's always a lovely party and I always appreciate it when you pop by! :) Happy Summer!
DeleteGreat idea Kim! I just bought some blueberries today. Going to pop some in the freezer. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
I put them next to my stash of frozen chocolate chips!! Just don't tell my kids! ;)
DeleteThis looks so refreshing! Hot here today (not to mention the menopausal club) and I'm trying not to turn the a/c on too much, but this looks like a great cool-down treat : )
ReplyDeleteJeanette
Right there with you, Jeanette!! :) Cold is good!!
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