Yesterday was a hot one! We had slow moving thunderstorms overnight (which was good sleeping weather) and the temperature all day was in the mid 80’s. For May here in Western NY, that’s very warm! Out come the shorts and tank tops and of course all of the requests for summer outdoor activities like water balloon fights and running through sprinklers. Because the thunderstorms were scattered throughout the afternoon, we ended up just staying indoors, but I did add some summer fun to my children’s afternoon snack.
These Fun & Fruity Ice Cubes aren’t anything fancy, but my kiddos just love them. Freshly, bite sized chopped fruit are frozen with water in ice cube trays to give your family a colorful, fun way to cool off this summer! I used fresh pineapple, strawberries, mandarins and raspberries in these ice cubes, but you can use just about any fruit that you have on hand. Blueberries, kiwi, watermelon and even mango are a few of my other favorites.
Because we mainly drink water at our house, these fruity ice cubes really give the water delicious, all natural flavor. These would also be great in iced tea, lemonade or even orange juice! After the ice cubes have melted, you can always snack on the fruit too. Not only is this a simple thing to make, but your children will really have fun making these with you in the kitchen on a hot day. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Ice cube trays
- fresh fruit, chopped into bite sized pieces
- fresh water
Instructions
- Add the fruit to your ice cube trays, fill the trays with water and then freeze!
- Add to your water or favorite summer time drink! 🙂
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Salma says
LOVE this idea! I’m going to pin it and make sure to try it soon!
Shannon says
Thanks Salma! 🙂
Crystal @ Sew Creative says
Hi Shannon!
I featured your recipe this week as one of my favorite recipes linked up last week on Wonderfully Creative Wednesdays! I’d love for you to take a peek and share with your fans via social media!
http://www.sewcreativeblog.com/week-21-wonderfully-creative-wednesday-link-party-strawberries/
Thank you so much for linking up!
Best Wishes,
Crystal
Shannon says
Thanks Crystal! I will definitely do that!
Marti says
These look so good and refreshing! Perfect for Summer. We’d love for you to share them with us at our craft and recipe party!! 🙂 http://sewlicioushomedecor.com/saturday-show-licious-craft-recipe-party-live-2/
Have a great weekend!
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Shannon says
Thanks Marti! I will have to stop over:)
Audra says
These ice cubes are so fun! Perfect for the warmer weather ahead <3
Shannon says
Thanks Audra! Just what I was thinking:)
Heather says
Such a fun and easy idea, my boys will love this! Thanks for linking up to Moonlight & Mason Jars!
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Shannon says
Thanks so much Heather! My kiddos had so much fun with this 🙂
Sara @ Mamas Therapy says
My boys would love these cubes in their water this summer! So fun.
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Shannon says
Thanks Sara! I am all for simple, easy fun 🙂