I have four kids and I work from home.  So, when Im not chasing them around or busy working, I somehow have to worry about dinner.  I love to throw everything in a crock pot and go about my day.  Plus, it is hot yall!  Like I don’t want to turn my stove on hot.  I try to find ways during the summer to not use either to save on the electric bill and save my sanity.  [Momma doesn’t like to be hot.]  My solution is to use my slow cooker more and these easy chicken tacos are my favorite. 

Im all about quick and delicious meals, so these easy crockpot tacos are my go to meal.  I call them my ‘set them and forget them‘ tacos because I toss all my ingredients in and let them simmer all day.

This recipe is from 2013 so some of the pictures are from my phone – my old Blackberry phone. Yea. The recipe is solid – some of the pictures are old. I hope you enjoy!

What Are Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos?

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos consist of a shredded chicken mixture cooked in a Crock Pot with canned beans and corn until fork tender and juicy. 

Once the cooked chicken breasts have cooked through, they are moved, shredded, and returned to the Crock Pot mixture to be scooped into tortillas to make assembled shredded chicken tacos.

Top these delicious shredded chicken tacos with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or salsa!

Shredded Chicken Tacos Ingredients

• 2 chicken breast
• 2 Cans of beans of choice
• 1 Can of corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet or homemade

Ingredient Notes

Chicken – I like to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts for my chicken tacos. Chicken thighs also work great. You can use bone-in chicken, you just need to remove the meat from the bone before adding them to your tortillas.

Beans – Feel free to use whatever beans you’d like for your tacos. We like black beans and navy or kidney beans. Any beans work for some added flavor and protein!

Taco seasoning – You can use a packet of pre-made spices, or whip up a batch of homemade taco seasoning to have on hand!

How to Make Chicken Tacos in the Slow Cooker

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Add the chicken to the Crock Pot with the beans and corn and cook on high or low, stirring occasionally.

Step 2: Shred the Chicken

Remove the cooked chicken from the Crock Pot and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the Crock Pot. 

Step 3: Assemble the Chicken Tacos

Scoop the shredded chicken with the corn and bean mixture into tortillas and serve alongside your favorite Mexican side dishes!

How to make in the Instant Pot

While I love making these tacos in the slow cooker, sometimes I need them done a bit quicker. Enter my pressure cooker! Follow the directions below to make these chicken tacos in your Instant Pot:

• Add the chicken to your inner pot.
• Add the taco seasoning and corn with liquid.
• Pressure cook on high for 7 minutes.
• Allow pressure to release naturally.
• Shred the chicken and add it along with the beans back to the pot.
• Stir to warm up the beans.
• Serve and enjoy.

Side Dish Recommendations

• Easy refried beans
• Homemade guacamole
• Pico de gallo

Recipe FAQs

What Cut of Chicken Works Best for This Recipe?

Chicken breast is the most popular cut of chicken when shredding for meals such as tacos, but you can use any cut of chicken. Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are a great alternative since they are lean, tender, and easy to shred. 

Can I Use Pork Instead?

Yes! In fact, shredded pork is a great substitute. It will give you a similar result to these Crock Pot Pork Carnitas. 

How Long Do You Need To Cook Chicken In The Crock Pot for Tacos?

You have the choice of cooking the chicken on HIGH for 4-6 hours in the Crock Pot or on LOW for 8 hours. 

Can I Add Frozen Chicken In The Crock Pot?

Yes. When adding frozen chicken to the crock pot, increase the cooking time to ensure the chicken is cooked through. I would suggest adding an additional 2 hours to your cooking time.

How Do I Prevent The Chicken From Drying Out?

To keep your chicken juicy, stop cooking the chicken once the internal temperature of the meat reaches 165F. The cook times in this recipe are a good guide for ensuring that you get succulent chicken that won’t overcook. 

How Should I Store Leftovers?

Add leftover shredded chicken to an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. The leftover shredded meat can be reheated in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven, with a splash of liquid (water or broth) to prevent the chicken from drying out. 

Can I Freeze Leftover Shredded Chicken?

Absolutely! Once completely cool, store leftover shredded chicken in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Thaw in the fridge and reheat before assembling into fresh tacos or using in other Mexican-inspired recipes that call for shredded chicken. 

Can I Make Gluten-Free Shredded Chicken Tacos?

Yes! When assembling these tacos, make sure that you use gluten-free tortillas instead of regular flour-based tortillas. Corn tortillas are another option when catering to gluten sensitivities. 

Other Taco Recipes To Try

Love tacos? We do too! Here are some of our other taco favorites:

• Baked chicken tacos
• Chicken taco rice casserole
• Mango shrimp tacos
• Buffalo chicken street tacos

Easy CrockPot Chicken Tacos

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Ingredients

• 2 Frozen chicken breast
• 2 Cans of beans of choice
• 1 Can of corn
• 1 Taco Seasoning packet or homemade

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the chicken.

Pour in the beans and the corn.

Set on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.

Stir occasionally.

Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return to crock pot.

Scoop into tortillas and enjoy!

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What is Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of the most iconic flavors of ice cream. It’s a beautiful green color with an abundance of chocolate chips throughout. But what exactly is mint chocolate chip ice cream? 

Mint chocolate chip ice cream is typically made with a peppermint or spearmint flavor, and sometimes both. The green color comes from either food coloring or natural mint extract. The chocolate chips are usually milk chocolate, but can be dark or white chocolate as well. 

This ice cream is made with fresh mint leaves making it a refreshing and decadent flavor that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a summertime treat or a wintertime pick-me-up, mint chocolate chip ice cream is sure to hit the spot.

Chocolate Chip Mint Ice Cream Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll only need 6-ingredients for a creamy delicious ice cream. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Heavy Cream– If you don’t have heavy cream, you can make it. To make 1 cup of cream, mix ¼ cup of melted butter with ¾ cup of milk. 
• Whole milk– Whole milk is best with ice cream. You could use 2%, but it won’t be as thick and creamy. 
• Fresh mint leaves– I think fresh mint leaves give the best minty flavor, but you could also use mint extract if you prefer. 
• Sugar– Use your measuring cup to scoop and pack the sugar. This will ensure you get the correct measurement. 
• Eggs– Eggs can be cold or room temperature for this recipe. 
• Chocolate chips– I use milk chocolate chips, but you can use dark or white chocolate chips as well. 

How to Make Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ice cream actually isn’t that difficult to make especially if you have an ice cream maker! Follow the steps below for a delicious creamy ice cream!

Step 1: Blend Ingredients

First, place your milk, cream, and mint in a blender or food processor. Pulse until the mint leaves are fully incorporated. 

Step 2: Heat Milk Mixture

Pour the milk mixture into a saucepan and heat it over medium-high heat until it is almost boiling. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for about 7-minutes. 

Step 3: Beat Eggs and Sugar

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale. Then, slowly beat the milk into the egg mixture. 

Step 4: Make a Double Boiler

Place the bowl over a saucepan with boiling water to create a double boiler. Allow the mixture to simmer until it coats the back of a spoon. 

Step 5: Remove From Heat

Remove from heat, cover immediately with plastic wrap (so a film doesn’t form).

Step 6: Let it Cool

Allow the ice cream mixture  to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least one hour.

Step 7: Churn the Ice Cream

Once the mixture has chilled, churn it in an ice cream maker for about 15 minutes.Then, add in the chocolate chips just before the ice cream has set – around the last 2-3 minute mark.

Serve immediately or cover and freeze for later. Enjoy!

Do I Need an Ice Cream Maker? 

Having an ice cream maker definitely makes it easier to make ice cream. However, if you don’t have one, it’s actually quite easy to churn ice cream without an ice cream maker.

All you need is a resealable plastic bag, some ice, and some salt. Simply fill the bag halfway with your ice cream mixture, seal it tightly, and then place it in a larger resealable bag filled with ice and salt. Then, simply shake the bag vigorously for about 5 minutes. The salt will cause the ice to melt, creating a slushy mixture that can be easily scooped and served.

Is Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Gluten Free? 

Yes, mint chocolate chip ice cream is typically gluten-free. Most ice cream flavors, including mint chocolate chip, are made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs. These ingredients are all naturally gluten-free. However, it is always important to check the label to be certain, as some manufacturers may add ingredients that contain gluten.

What Type of Chocolate Do I Need? 

For my recipe, I used milk chocolate chips, but you could use any chocolate chips you prefer. Additionally, you could use chocolate pieces just make sure to chop it into small pieces before adding it to the ice cream base.

How to Store Leftovers 

First, scoop the ice cream into a sealable container, making sure to pack it in tightly. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the ice cream, pressing it down so that there are no air pockets and top with a layer of parchment paper. This ensures that ice crystals don’t form on the surface of the ice cream. Then, put the lid on and place the ice cream in the freezer. 

Mint chocolate chip ice cream will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, let the ice cream sit out on the counter for about 15 minutes to soften slightly

Other Mint Recipes to Try

• Mint Chocolate Cheesecake
• Double Chocolate Mint Crinkle Cookies
• Mint Muddy Buddies
• Mint Brownie Bark

Homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2-1 cup chocolate chips of choice

Instructions

Blend the milk, cream and mint in a blender or food processor.

Add the mixture to a saucepan and heat until almost boiling.

Reduce heat and simmer for 7ish minutes.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and pale.

Slowly beat the milk into the egg mixture.

Place the bowl over a saucepan with boiling water creating a double boiler.

Allow to simmer until it coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, cover immediately with plastic wrap (so a film doesn't form).

Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least one hour.

Once chilled, churn in an ice cream maker for about 15 minutes.

Add in the chocolate chips just before the ice cream has set - around the last 2-3 minute mark.

Serve immediately or cover and freeze for later.

Enjoy!

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Other frozen treats to try

Like this recipe?  Be sure to check out:

• Java chocolate chunk ice cream
• No bake frozen strawberry shortcake
• Frozen Tiramisu pie
• Frozen Peach pie
  

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Being able to enjoy a cold drink in the summer is one of my favorite things. Actually, I’ll take a cold drink any time, even in the winter. Honestly, most days you can find an iced vanilla latte in my hand, even if there is snow on the ground.

Iced passion tea lemonade is a light and refreshing drink that is great year round but is definitely a summer favorite. My kids love it, I love it and it’s super easy to make at home.

What is passion tea lemonade?

Passion tea lemonade is a tea based drink from Starbucks on their every day menu. It became popular a few years back and is still one of their more popular summer drinks. It combines passion fruit tea with lemonade for a refreshing iced drink. The best part is that it’s easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients.

Starbucks passion tea lemonade ingredients

When I said simple ingredients, I meant it. You only need 3 ingredients to make a copycat passion tea lemonade. You will need:

• Passion fruit tea – I love using the Tazo brand passion fruit tea.
• Water
• Lemonade – Any type of lemonade that you like will work here. I suggest getting one without pulp for a smoother drink.

I don’t need any sugar? The lemonade is sweetened and ends up making the whole drink sweet as well. If you’d like to add some sugar, I suggest doing it when you brew the tea and allow it to dissolve in the hot water.

How to make Starbucks passion tea lemonade

Once you have gathered your 3 ingredients, you will also need to grab a large pot, a pitcher and a spatula.

Step 1 Brew the tea Place the water in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Once it starts to boil place the tea bags in the pot and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Optional step: Stir in the sugar if you want this drink to be sweeter.

Step 2 Allow to cool Let the tea cool before pouring it into a pitcher.

Step 3 Assemble the drink Pour the lemonade on top of the tea in the pitcher and stir to combine. Place ice in a glass and pour the drink over ice.

What type of tea do I need for this passion tea?

Tazo brand tea has a passion tea that is perfect for this drink. It tastes just like the version that you can get at Starbucks. It’s a fraction of the cost of the ‘bucks version and you can use it to make a couple pitchers full of this passion tea lemonade.

Is there caffeine in Starbucks passion tea?

I don’t believe there is caffeine in the Starbucks version. If you use the iced passion tea, there is no caffeine either. You can use a tea that has caffeine, if you’d like.

Is Starbucks passion tea lemonade healthy?

It’s not an un-healthy drink choice if you are looking to keep your calories low. You can request to have it without the classic syrup or with less pumps to make it even healthier.

How to order a passion tea lemonade from Starbucks

Want to order an iced passion tea lemonade from Starbucks? All you have to do is ask the barista for an iced passion fruit lemonade. It is a main stay on their iced tea menu so they will know exactly what you are asking for.

If you’d like a few less calories, ask for less pumps of the classic syrup in the drink.

Starbucks copycat treats to pair with your drink

Not only do I love copycat Starbucks drinks, I also love to make their baked goodies too! Some treats that would pair will with this iced passion tango tea lemonade are:

• Starbucks birthday cake pops
• Starbucks copycat lemon loaf
• Copycat cheese danish
• Starbucks chocolate chunk cookies
• Starbucks chocolate croissants

How to store leftovers

Since you make this drink in a pitcher, simply place the pitcher in the fridge to enjoy later. This drink will stay fresh for 3-4 days in the fridge.

Passionfruit Lemonade

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Ingredients

• 2 Tazo Passionfruit iced tea bags - http://amzn.to/1PxfPKF
• 4 cups of water
• 4 cups of lemonade, homemade or store bought

Instructions

Brew the tea bags according to the package.

Allow to cool and pour into a pitcher.

Add the lemonade.

Add ice before you drink.

Enjoy!

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Other copycat Starbucks

Like this drink recipe?  Be sure to check out:

• Starbucks pink drink recipe
• Iced mocha
• Starbucks shaken espresso
• Iced white chocolate mocha
• Iced matcha latte

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Do you have a recipe that instantly brings back memories? My watermelon feta salad is one of those recipes! It wasn’t a typical summer salad for me until I had it one evening with my friend Michelle. We went to a wine bar to listen to some music and they had a watermelon feta salad on the menu. I was instantly in love and made it all summer long that year.

It continues to be a summer salad in our house. I love bringing it to family gatherings and BBQs. The kids love (sometimes without the feta) and the adults do too. It’s the best side dish on a hot summer day.

Watermelon feta salad with honey drizzle

This summer salad could not be any easier. It starts with diced watermelon tossed together with feta crumbles. Then you add in some fresh mint leaves and top it all off with a homemade honey lime drizzle. The dressing really combines the sweet and salt aspect and gives this salad an amazing flavor.

Watermelon feta salad ingredients

I love that this recipe uses common ingredients. In fact, the most exotic ingredient would be the feta, and that can be found in the deli section of most grocery stores. To make this watermelon salad you will need:

• Watermelon
• Feta
• Honey
• Lime juice
• Mint leaves

Watermelon – I suggest grabbing a seedless watermelon for this recipe. It’ll be easier to eat without having to pick out the seeds. Here are some tips on how to pick the best watermelon.

Feta – Get the crumbled feta to make this recipe even easier. You can use the brick of feta, but you would have to crumble it yourself.

Honey – You use the honey to give this watermelon an even sweeter flavor which contracts perfectly with the tang from the lime and the feta.

Lime – This gives the salad a nice tang to it. You can use fresh lime or lime concentrate from the bottle.

Mint leaves – Fresh mint brings everything together and is a nice surprise when bite into a piece.

How to make watermelon salad

The great thing about this salad is that is it super easy to make. In only a few minutes you can be enjoying this refreshing salad with your family.

Step 1 Cut the watermelon – You want to cut your watermelon into 1 inch cubes or chunks. Cutting a watermelon shouldn’t be intimidating! Start by cutting your watermelon in half. You can then cut it with the skin on or cut the rind off and proceed. Here is a great tutorial how to cut a watermelon.

Step 2 Combine the watermelon and feta Toss together the watermelon and feta crumbles in a large bowl. Set aside while you make the dressing.

Step 3 Make the dressing Combine the honey and lime juice and whisk together. You can also add it to a mason jar and shake to combine.

Step 4 Add the drizzle Pour the honey lime dressing over the top of the watermelon and feta. Gently stir to combine. Add fresh mint leaves and enjoy!

Can I use a block of feta?

You sure can! You just need to crumble it first before you add it to the watermelon. The crumbles just make it a bit easier and save some time. A block of feta works great.

How do I pick a good watermelon?

You want a nice sweet watermelon for this recipe. It also has to be seedless. The best watermelons in the bunch have:

• a yellow spot from sitting in the sun
• scarring is ok on the watermelon
• your watermelon needs dark and light green marks

Other watermelon recipes

You don’t need to use a whole watermelon for this recipe. You can either double the recipe to use more watermelon or try one of these other great watermelon recipes –

• Watermelon lemonade slush
• Watermelon vodka slush
• Watermelon martinis
• Watermelon gazpacho

Watermelon feta salad

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of watermelon, diced
• 1/4 cup of feta
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3-4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

Toss the watermelon and feta together in a large bowl.

Mix the honey and lime juice to create a dressing. Drizzle over the watermelon.

Top with mint leaves.

Enjoy!

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• Key lime slab pie
• Grandma’s pistachio dessert
• Banoffee pie

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This is one of those recipes that that the kids will love and think you are super mom. My American monkey bread combines sweet cinnamon rolls with fresh fruit making it a breakfast everyone will enjoy.

What is Monkey Bread?

Monkey bread has also been called monkey puzzle bread, monkey brains, sticky bread, and funky bread. It is a soft sticky pastry that is served in the U.S. as a breakfast item or treat. The monkey bread is typically made with pieces of sweet yeast dough which is baked in a cake pan after being covered with melted butter, cinnamon, sugar, and chopped pecans.

This American version combines canned cinnamon rolls with fresh fruit making it a perfect 4th of July breakfast. I also have a Reese’s monkey bread version that uses flaky biscuits, cinnamon sugar and mini Reese’s. Monkey bread is a pretty versatile recipe and almost fail-proof.

The name monkey bread originated because this pastry is a finger food that you have to pick apart just as a monkey does when they eat.

This recipe is made with cinnamon rolls to make it easier, and instead of pecans, fruit is added for a fun twist.

Easy Monkey Bread Ingredients

• 1 can ready to bake cinnamon rolls (with frosting)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• An egg
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Cinnamon rolls – Grab a can of your favorite pre-made cinnamon rolls from the refrigerated section of your grocery store. Keep the frosting it comes with too – it’s drizzled over the monkey bread.

Strawberries/blueberries – You need fresh fruit for this easy breakfast recipe. Frozen or freeze dried won’t work here.

Easy Monkey Bread Directions

This recipe is super easy to make. Just follow the simple directions, below!

Step 1 Preheat and Prep

Pre-heat oven to 375. Spray Bundt pan with non-stick spray. Quarter the strawberries and set aside.

Step 2 Prep the Cinnamon Rolls

Separate the cinnamon buns and cut into fourths, set frosting aside.

Step 3 Make your Drizzle

Mix egg, butter, and vanilla well 6.

Step 4 Put in a pan

Add cinnamon buns, blueberries, and strawberries to pan- set a few of each aside for garnish. Pour egg mixture evenly into pan

Step 5 Bake

Bake 20 minutes on 375. Top with cream cheese frosting and fruit 10. Enjoy!

How to Store Leftovers

Just because the interior of monkey bread stays moist longer than regular bread doesn’t mean you don’t want to store it properly.

NEVER store your monkey bread in the refrigerator. During cold (not frozen) storage, the starch reverts to its crystalline stage making the bread stale and hard.

The best way to store your monkey bread is at room temperature. Store it in a plastic ziplock bag out of direct sunlight. The bag will minimize moisture loss and keep the bread soft and supple for about 2 days.

Can I Freeze Monkey Bread?

Yes, you can store your monkey bread in the freezer. In fact, freezer storage gives it the most longevity and freshness and stops staleness. However, you do not want to thaw it and refreeze it. Only freeze monkey bread 1 time!

To store your monkey bread in the freezer, cut it into pieces and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Then, place it in a freezer bag. You can store it in the freezer for up to a month.

Coffee Pairings for Monkey Bread

This easy monkey bread recipe goes perfectly with coffee drinks. It’s a great breakfast and coffee option. Here are a few coffee pairings you can try:

• Vanilla Whipped Coffee
• Whipped Coffee
• Iced Irish coffee
• Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino
• Salted Caramel Latte

Other Monkey Bread Recipes to Try

Of course, our easy monkey bread recipe is just one of the many different recipes out there! Here are some other easy recipes to try:

• Grands Monkey Bread Recipe
• Reese’s Monkey Bread
• Monkey Bread Muffins
• Easy Pecan Monkey Bread

American Monkey Brea

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

An easy breakfast recipe that is perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day.

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Ingredients

• 1 can ready to bake cinnamon rolls with frosting
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1/4 cup blueberries
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375

2. Spray Bundt pan with non-stick spray.

3. Quarter the strawberries and set aside.

4. Separate the cinnamon buns and cut into fourths, set frosting aside.

5. Mix egg, butter, and vanilla well.

6. Add cinnamon buns, blueberries, and strawberries to pan- set a few of each aside for garnish.

7. Pour egg mixture evenly into pan.

8. Bake 20 minutes.

9. Top with cream cheese frosting and fruit.

10. Cut into pieces pieces and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 174Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 200mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g

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Believe it or not, one of my most popular drink recipes is my watermelon lemonade slushie. It is pretty popular during the summer months and when I share it, I always get family messaging me to make it.

Seriously. The last time I shared it I had 2 different family members message me that to make it for them. And I happily did because it’s easy, refreshing and oh so yummy. It’s probably one of my favorite watermelon recipes.

Now take that classic watermelon lemonade slushie and ad vodka to it! Oh yes. An after hours drink that is perfect for sweet summertime.

What is a Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush?

This boozy watermelon slush is kind of like a slushy you would get at a gas station except it’s spiked, and it’s made with fresh ingredients. The freshness of this slushy is what makes it so delicious. This easy drink recipe is very similar to my key lime slush as well!

Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush Ingredients

You don’t need a lot of ingredients for this recipe, and they are all fresh. Here is what you need:

• 8 cups fresh watermelon 
• 1 cup vodka 
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 6 to 8 medium lemons)
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 cups of ice cubes
• Water (may be needed depending on quality of watermelon)

Watermelon – Grab a big ole watermelon for this recipe. Want the perfect watermelon? Find one that has a nice sun spot on it. The sun spot means it has been sitting for awhile and should be nice and sweet. Also, try to grab a seedless watermelon to save time picking out the seeds.

Vodka – Any brand of vodka will work for your slushies. Pick your favorite vodka and you are all set.

Lemon juice – The lemon juice makes these slushies perfectly tangy with just the right amount of sweet from the watermelon.

Sugar – Any sugar will work for this recipe.

Can I Use Lemonade Instead?

Instead of using fresh lemons and sugar, you could always use lemonade. Keep in mind that your drink will not be made with fresh ingredients, so it may not have the same refreshing flavor. To use pre-made lemonade, take out the sugar and the lemon juice, and use 1 cup of lemonade instead.

How to Make a Boozy Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush

You can whip this boozy slush up in a jiffy. This is all you need to do:

1. First, in a blender combine ice cubes, watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and vodka. 
2. Then, blend well and serve. 
3. Garnish with lemon slices if you choose!

Additional Tips

Just like any recipe, you may have to tweak this one just a little depending on your preference and the time of year. Here are some tips to keep in mind:

1. Depending on the time of year that you decide to make this drink, you may need to add a bit of extra water to process your mix. We’ve found the watermelons to be much dryer heading towards the winter months. 
2. If you choose to garnish your glasses, don’t forget to put aside a few watermelon and lemon slices. 

Can I Freeze this Watermelon Lemonade Vodka Slush

A slushy is honestly pretty hard to keep. You definitely don’t want to keep it in the fridge because it will melt and you will end up with a watery drink that has flavor, but no texture.

You can keep it in the freezer for a short period of time, but if you leave it overnight, the water will freeze and you will end up with a hard block of flavored ice. So, if you plan to only have it in there a couple hours, you could freeze it, but if you want it in there longer, it may be best just to wait unless you actually want to make this slush into ice cubes.

So, if you want to keep your slushy, but don’t want to drink it right away, I would suggest mixing all your ingredients except the ice and placing it in the fridge. When you are ready to drink it, add the ice and blend it.

Other Watermelon Recipes to Try

If you liked this spiked watermelon slush, check out some of these other watermelon recipe ideas!

• Watermelon Lemonade Slushies
• Summer Watermelon Recipe
• Watermelon Cocktail
• Best Watermelon Margaritas
• Boozy Strawberry Watermelon Limemade

Watermelon lemonade vodka slush

Yield: 8 drinks

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A refreshing drink that is perfect for summer nights with friends.

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Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh watermelon
• 1 cup vodka
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice (approx. 6 to 8 medium lemons)
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 cups of ice cubes
• Water (may be needed depending on quality of watermelon)

Instructions

1. In a blender combine ice cubes, watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and vodka.
2. Blend well and serve.

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During the summer, I like to have a go-to frozen drink. Whether sitting by the pool, hosting a BBQ, or just relaxing outside, a frozen drink is my favorite way to beat the heat. The best part is it doesn’t take very much time to make a refreshing drink. For those summer nights where it’s it just the adults, some coconut rum makes everything all the better!

While a nice frozen margarita can hit the spot, the rum and lime combo in this drink will have you adding this boozy slush to the regular rotation. Even better, this is a simple lime and rum drink with no added sugar. If you are a fan of the sweeter frozen slushies, you can add a little simple syrup.

I should warn you to be careful with this one! It goes down nice and easy. You won’t even realize that you’ve had more than one of these while relaxing around the pool.

What is a Key Lime Slush?

It is a fresh, tart and sweet, frozen drink. It is made with fresh key lime juice and your choice of rum. The flavor is enhanced with the fruit of limes too. If you like your drinks tart and refreshing, you will love this drink. It is a simple and fast way to impress your pool party guests.

The slush happens when you add the lime juice, limes, rum and ice to a blender. If you have access to crushed ice, you use it! You won’t regret how quickly the key lime slush comes together without watering down the flavors.

A high-speed blender will make a smooth almost creamy-like drink without the cream. I love my Ninja blender for drinks like this! Don’t have crushed ice or a high-speed blender?, Don’t worry about it! You can still make an amazing drink. Try blending in a half batch if it comes out a little more watered down. Above all else, remember to enjoy your drink responsibly!

Key Lime Slush Ingredients

· Key Lime Juice
· Key Limes, whole
· Ice
· Rum, coconut or silver

Key limes are small sweet and tart lime. This drink calls for the same limes and juice used to make key lime pie. If you don’t want to take the time to juice the several limes you need to make this slush, you can purchase bottled key lime juice. It will likely be in the baking aisle or where the bottled juices are in your local supermarket.

To add to the great flavor, you will use whole key limes in this drink too. Make sure you take the seeds out. No need to peel the limes. You want the whole fruit for this one.

Making this the ultimate refreshing adult slush will depend on your preference of rum. I use coconut rum for the taste of the tropics. My other rum of choice is silver rum for when I want to feel like I’m in the Keys. Keep in mind the better the quality of the rum, the better your drink will taste. I have to say, I love that coconut and lime combination on the hottest of days.

How to Make Key Lime Slushies

It can’t be any easier to make this one. First, you will need to juice 10 key limes to have enough juice. Next, you will de-seed (remove the seeds) from a key lime. Dice up your de-seeded key lime into small chunks. Now all the hard work is finished.

Take all the key lime juice and the key limes and add it to your blender. Add in your rum of choice with the crushed ice. Blend until it is the consistency you like.

Slice two more key limes for a garnish. Pour into your favorite cup. Top your slush with the key lime slices (and an umbrella if you have them on hand) and enjoy!

Trust me you will not regret subbing this out for a margarita or a strawberry daiquiri. It is light and refreshing. Without any added sugar, you will enjoy this adult slush. If your kids want to have a drink like mom, make a separate batch without the rum. Maybe add a little extra lime juice and a little simple syrup and you’ll have a hit.

Key lime slush

Additional Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

A cool and refreshing adult drink with a bit of tang.

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Ingredients

• 10 Key Limes, juiced
• 3 Key Limes, whole
• 3 cups ice, crushed (more if needed)
• 1 cup coconut or silver rum

Instructions

1. First juice 10 key limes. Next dice one key lime including the peel. Remove any seeds you find.
2. Place the key lime juice, 1 diced key lime, ice, and rum into a blender. Blend until you have the consistency of a slushie. If you need more ice, add some.
3. Pour the slush into your favorite glasses.
4. Slice remaining key limes into slices and top each drink with them.
5. Enjoy responsibly!

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Trust me, you are not the only one tired of coleslaw or potato salad at a summer picnic. It seems like every summer BBQ or picnic includes macaroni salad, potato salad, or coleslaw. Everyone loves all of those salads, but after your fourth or fifth summer event, you will be looking for something a little different. 

Sometimes you just want something with a little crunch and a whole lotta flavor. Enter the loaded broccoli salad.

What is loaded broccoli salad?

It is a savory cold salad with a hint of sweetness. It goes well with a burger or ribs. Plus, it is a tasty way to get in veggies at a summer BBQ. Your family and friends will thank you for bringing something that is different from the standard picnic fare.

Also, this is a gluten-free summer salad that can be tweaked to be keto-friendly. To make this keto-friendly, instead of sugar use your favorite granular alternative sweetener and leave out the dried fruit. Give this one a try and you will have an instant favorite to add to your summer salad rotation.

Broccoli salad ingredients

This gluten-free alternative to coleslaw is easy to make. The ingredients can be found in your local grocery store. You might even have everything already in your fridge and pantry.

To make this easy summer salad you will need:

• Broccoli
• Bacon
• Sunflower seeds
• Red onion
• Mayonnaise
• Vinegar
• Sugar
• Raisins and cranberries

Broccoli and bacon are the main players in this salad.  If you want some variety in the veggies, you can get the mixed bag of broccoli and cauliflower.  You want to make sure you are getting fresh broccoli for this one. Frozen won’t work. 

When it comes to bacon, thick sliced bacon will give you bigger crumbles. Also, if you want to do a keto-friendly version, the bacon should be sugar free. 

The dressing is made up of the mayo, vinegar and sugar. It all gets mixed together and poured over the salad. To make this a keto side dish – sub out the sugar for something like Lakanto sugar substitute works great.

The raisins, dried cranberries, and sunflower seeds give that unexpected tart sweetness with crunch.  With the creaminess of the dressing and the added crunch, every bite is sure to please.

Also, this recipe is totally customizable. If you don’t LIKE raisins, don’t add them in! Or if you want to mix it up and add cauliflower, go for it! Just be aware that any changes you make to the ingredients, may affect the dressing. If you are adding more to the salad, add a bit more dressing.

How to make loaded broccoli salad

This salad starts with cooking the bacon in a large skillet.  If you are making a keto version, look for bacon without sugar, but otherwise just use your favorite bacon.  Cook the bacon until it is crispy.  Once it is crispy, remove it from the pan and cool it on paper towels. Once the bacon is cool, crumble it and set aside. 

While the bacon is cooking, wash and cut up the broccoli. If you purchased heads of broccoli, you want to chop the broccoli into florets.  To save time on this step you can buy fresh broccoli already cut up into florets in the produce section of your local grocery store.

Add the broccoli florets to a large bowl. Thinly slice the red onion. You could substitute Vidalia or sweet onions if you don’t like red onions.  Another tip is to soak the red onion slices in ice water. Soaking helps to make the flavor of red onions milder and be a crowd pleaser.

Next is to make the dressing for this summer salad. In a separate bowl, wisk the mayo, vinegar, and sugar together. Adding the vinegar will smooth out the mayo and the sugar gives it some sweetness. If you want to make a lighter version of the dressing, you can use greek yogurt as a mayo substitute.

Once the dressing is smooth, pour over the broccoli and onions. Toss to coat before adding the bacon crumbles, raisins, cranberries, and sunflower seeds.  Once everything is in the large mixing bowl, give it one more stir. Everything should be evenly mixed.

You can serve the salad immediately. If you are not ready to serve, cover the bowl and refrigerate.  If you are taking it to a picnic, make sure to take a bigger bowl to sit it on ice to keep it cool. 

This broccoli salad is a great side dish for any occasion. It pairs well with the following quick and easy dinner ideas:

• Crock pot Mississippi chicken
• Beer can chicken
• Sloppy Joes
• Steak fajitas
• Pork carnitas
• Italian steak kebabs

Loaded broccoli salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Whip up this easy and delicious loaded broccoli salad for your next dinner!

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Ingredients

• 8 cups broccoli
• ½ pound bacon
• 1 cup sun flower seeds
• 1 red onion, sliced thin
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup red raisins
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown bacon. Lay on paper towels to cool, then crumble.

2. Wash and cut up broccoli, then place in a large mixing bowl and add onion slices.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayo, vinegar, and sugar.

4. Pour dressing over broccoli and mix to coat.

5. Add bacon, raisins, cranberries, and seeds.

6. Mix well and serve. Refrigerate.

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Good for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 463Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1122mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 6gSugar: 36gProtein: 12g

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There is nothing better in the summer than biting into a juicy, delicious, perfect watermelon. That sweet taste is just so delicious! How many other of my watermelon fans can agree? I dread the day summer ends and I have to wait an entire year for more. Ugh, why can’t watermelon be found year round? Alas, that’s not the world we live in.

But of course, that means I have to take advantage of every second that watermelon is in season. That means finding all kinds of delicious recipes to use watermelon in! Below you’ll find sweet treats, salads, drinks, and so much more.

And let me tell you… the kids will love it too! There’s even a few fun treats that look like watermelon that they will love. (Along with some delicious popsicle they will go nuts over.) Seriously, I tried to collect the absolute best for you guys with this list.

You are sure to find the perfect delicious summer watermelon recipe to use all that delicious watermelon in! Let’s get to the list, shall we?

The BEST Summer Watermelon Recipes

• Watermelon lime soda by sweet life bake
• Summer Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple by What the Fork
• Watermelon Pizza Recipe by Wholesome Yum
• Watermelon Sorbet by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
• Watermelon Cake by Baking Beauty
• Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles by Courtney’s Sweets
• Watermelon Jello by A Girl Worth Saving
• Watermelon Salad by Art From My Table
• Watermelon martinis by growing up Gabel
• Watermelon ice cream floats by sweet life bake

• Watermelon lemonade slushies by mom makes dinner
• Watermelon Jelly by Daily Dish Recipes
• Sesame Chicken and Watermelon by Onion Rings and Things
• Healthy Watermelon Popsicles by Big Bears Wife
• Watermelon Margaritas & Watermelon Infused Tequila by Boulder Locavore
• Watermelon feta salad by mom makes dinner
• Blueberry Watermelon Poke Cake by April Golightly
• Watermelon Green Tea by The Country Chic Cottage
• Watermelon Cupcakes by Baking Beauty
• Watermelon Salsa by April Golightly

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Growing up I remember spending the holidays with both sets of grandparents. We would normally go to my dad’s parents a few days before the holiday and spend the whole day with them. My grandma would spend all day in the kitchen making tons of food for the family but I only cared about one thing.

Pea salad.

She made the most amazing creamy pea salad. I can’t tell you how many “seconds” I would get on just the pea salad during dinner. I never got her recipe but this version seems like it could be the ONE.

What is pea salad?

For those wondering, pea salad isn’t your typically salad. Nope, no lettuce here. Instead it’s a combination of peas and ham or bacon mixed together with a yummy dressing. The best part of this “salad” is that you can totally customize it to your tastes!

Creamy pea salad ingredients

Like I mentioned before, this is a variation of my grandma’s recipe from many, many years ago. I didn’t have her actual recipe so I went off taste and texture. It’s delicious and the ingredients are fairly common too.

• frozen peas
• ham or bacon
• cheese
• mayo
• spices
• herbs

You are going to need one 12 ounce bag of frozen peas for this recipe. Yes, frozen peas. They hold up better and don’t get mushy like canned or fresh peas.

Here is the much debated part of this creamy pea salad recipe – ham or bacon? The choice is up to you! I enjoy both and I normally use whatever I have on hand. This time, it was ham. You can use leftover ham or ham steak.

You will need 1/2 cup cheddar cheese here as well. You can use shredded cheese or you can use block cheese. If you use block cheese, cut your cheese into cubes before adding it to the salad.

Another debate in the pea salad world is – mayo or miracle whip? While I tend to lean more towards the mayo field, miracle whip will work in this recipe.

Now for the fun part – the spices! Like I said, you can totally customize this pea salad to your tastes and most of that falls on the spices you pick. I used salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Pretty basic spices but they come together nicely.

Fresh herbs round out the ingredient list for this classic pea salad recipe. I use parsley and dill but feel free to sub in your favorites.

Creamy pea salad recipe

Here is the absolute best part about this recipe – it is literally a combine all the ingredients and let it chill type of recipe. Yup, that’s right. Toss everything into a bowl, mix and allow the frozen peas to come to room temperature.

That’s it. That’s the big “how-to” when it comes to make pea salad. Pretty easy peasy, right?

I also should mention that this recipe is also gluten free and low carb friendly. Just double check your mayo ingredients to keep this recipe low carb.

Main dish ideas

Now that you now the super secret recipe for creamy pea salad, let’s talk about some main dishes that would pair well with this side. Some of my favorite main dishes are:

• Creamy ranch pork chops
• Crispy oven fried chicken
• Original Mississippi pot roast
• Oven roasted turkey
• Steak and vegetable kebabs
• Classic meatloaf with ketchup
• Pizza casserole

Creamy pea salad

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Classic creamy pea salad for any family event or BBQ!

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Ingredients

• 12oz bag frozen peas
• 1 C leftover ham, chopped into small cubes or bacon
• ½ C cheddar jack cheese, shredded or cubed
• ½ mayo
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp finely chopped fresh dill

Instructions

1. Add frozen peas to a bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Stir until combined.
4. Set aside for 1 hour at room temp or in fridge for 4-6 hours.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 133Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 519mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g

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