Recipes

Hi ZOKU fans! My name is Katie from Eat Pretty Darling and I love making fun food for kids! My family is filled with picky eaters so I am always coming up with creative ways to cook and plate food so everyone can enjoy it. 

 

If you’re anything like us, you can remember the first time you tried a soda slushy like it was yesterday. Maybe you had just biked to the local gas station on a balmy afternoon. Perhaps it was at the summer carnival a few towns over. Or the slushy cart across from the park.

However it happened, tasting your first soda slushy is an almost-magical right of passage that’s not easily forgotten. That frosty tingle of sparkling ice crystals hitting your tongue, the rush of sweetness, the—boy, could we go on...

Nothing beats a little booze when it comes to Mother’s Day. Or any day of the year, really—being a mom is hard work! And hard work calls for some serious R&R. Help Mom unwind with our top Mother’s Day cocktails. From a Mojito with a twist to a frozen tropical-themed slush, we’ve included something for everyone on our list of top cocktails for Mom.

Anyone who has had the chance to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter can likely recall one highlight with the utmost clarity — trying Butterbeer for the first time! From the moment the Universal attractions first opened, this magical treat proved to be just as popular with us muggles as it was with the wizarding world.

This Valentine’s Day try recreating one of these Zoku crafts to make that special someone feel all warm & fuzzy inside. 

If you enjoy blended coffee drinks and frappes, you’ll love our Frozen Cappuccino Slush recipe. This method uses ZOKU’s Slush & Shake Maker to create a thick and creamy frozen treat that has all the best qualities of a rich vanilla cappuccino from your favorite coffee shop.

Who’s ready to sip-and-stir their way through happy hour?! Today we wanted to share one of our all-time favorite alcoholic slush recipes — our Grapefruit Bellini Slush. While Grapefruit Bellinis might taste and sound sophisticated, they are surprisingly simple to make — and even easier to turn into a delicious frozen cocktail! You’ll just need Prosecco, grapefruit juice, and your Slush & Shaker Maker to create this alcoholic slush recipe at home. Cheers!

The flavor combo we can’t get enough of right now? Cranberry and pomegranate! There is just something so irresistible about the balance of sweet and tart.

If you are anything like us, then you’ll love this recipe for a Sparkling Pomegranate and Cranberry Slush. It’s got everything you already adore about cranberry-meets-pom, plus a splash of sparkling water for a sophisticated bit of fizz. Enjoy!

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS
6 ounces vanilla Greek yogurt
2 ½ cups cubed mango (about 2 large mango)
2 tablespoons water

DIRECTIONS
Puree yogurt, mango and water in a blender until smooth. Pourinto the Slush and Shake Maker; stir until thick.

FOR MORE
Start making healthy slushies, milkshakes, fruit smoothies, and more in as little as 7 minutes on your countertop. Learn How.

Looking for a deliciously healthy way to start your morning or finish a workout? This frozen cucumber, apple, and kale smoothie recipe might just be the answer! With 4 simple ingredients, it’s the only frozen green smoothie recipe you’ll ever need.

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 packed cup fresh baby spinach
6 ounces coconut water
1 large banana

 DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients into a blender and purée on medium speed. Pour into the Slush and Shake Maker; stir until thick. 

FOR MORE
Start making healthy slushies, milkshakes, fruit smoothies, and more in as little as 7 minutes on your countertop. Learn How.

Sure, grapefruit juice is delicious at breakfast time. But it just might be even better in alcoholic slushie form. Specifically a Grapefruit and Mint Slush, if we do say so ourselves (and we definitely do!).

Don’t worry though, you won’t need some expensive slush machine to pull this off—just your Slush & Shake Maker will do! Plus, with only 4 ingredients, you’ll be sipping and scooping your way through this boozy slush in a matter of minutes. It’s the perfect quick cocktail for a summer party or poolside pick-me-up!