Homemade Slushie – Sugar-Free and Low-Carb (Kid-Approved!)

I used to make these slushies for my kids with Kool-Aid and sugar until I realized just how much sugar was in each one. So I hacked the recipe—and honestly, no one noticed the difference. Even the neighbor kids still ask for them.

💡 What Solves the “Sad Keto” Problem

The original version? 34g of sugar per cup. Not happening.
This version? Practically zero net carbs—and still fun and frosty.

• I swapped the sugar for allulose or erythritol, depending on your gut tolerance and freezer texture goals.
• I used sugar-free drink powders (think: Kool-Aid without sugar, or electrolyte mixes like Ultima or LMNT for grown-up flavors).
• The ice-to-liquid ratio gives you that proper 7-Eleven texture—not a sad, icy mess.

🧾 Ingredients That Kept It Keto

• 8 oz club soda – Fizzy base, zero carbs.
• ½ cup allulose – Melts smoothly, keeps the slushie from going gritty when frozen. (Erythritol works too but may recrystallize a bit.)
• ½ tsp sugar-free drink mix – Kool-Aid works if it’s unsweetened. You can also use electrolyte powder for a grown-up twist.
• 3–4 cups ice – Crushed or cubes, just adjust for your blender power.

🔁 Keto Swaps That Actually Work

Original	Keto Swap	Notes
Sugar	Allulose or erythritol	Allulose stays smoother; erythritol can be gritty.
Kool-Aid (with sugar)	Sugar-free Kool-Aid, Ultima, LMNT	Watch the carb content if using flavored electrolyte mixes.
Sprite or tonic water	Club soda	Sprite Zero works, but adds sucralose—some people avoid it.

⚠️ What I Got Wrong

What Went Wrong	Why It Happens	How to Fix It
Gritty texture	Erythritol doesn’t fully dissolve	Use allulose, or blend longer with warm club soda
Too icy or watery	Ice ratio was off	Start with 2 cups, blend, then add more gradually
Flat flavor	Weak drink mix	Add a pinch more mix or a drop of liquid stevia

👩‍🍳 How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

1. Pour 8 oz cold club soda, ½ cup sweetener, and ½ tsp drink mix into a high-speed blender.
2. Add 2 cups of ice and blend for 30 seconds.
3. Add 1 more cup of ice and blend again until thick and smooth.
4. Taste test. Adjust with more mix or sweetener if needed.

You want it thick but pourable—like a gas station slushie, not a snow cone.

🧠 Keto Cooking Tricks That Help

• Allulose dissolves better when the soda isn’t ice-cold—let it sit a bit if you’re getting graininess.
• If you’re using electrolyte powder, add a squeeze of lemon or lime for balance.
• You can pre-mix dry ingredients in snack bags to make quick single-serve versions.

🧊 How I Store and Track It

• Honestly, this one’s best made fresh.
• If you freeze it, it’ll solidify hard—but a quick blitz in the blender with a splash more soda fixes it.
• One batch = ~3 cups = 3 servings. I track it as <1g net carb per serving if using allulose and sugar-free mix.

❓ Real Keto Questions, Real Answers

Q: Will this spike blood sugar?
A: Not if you use allulose or erythritol and a zero-carb mix.

Q: Can I use stevia or monk fruit?
A: You can—but bulk sweeteners like allulose give better texture.

Q: Is Sprite Zero okay instead of club soda?
A: Technically yes, but it uses sucralose—some people avoid that.

🍧 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	5–10 kcal
Net Carbs	0–1g
Total Carbs	4g (from allulose, not absorbed)
Sugar	0g
Fat	0g
Protein	0g
Sodium	10–30mg (depending on drink mix)
Fiber	0g

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• Sugar-Free Banana Ice Cream
• Sugar-Free Vanilla Latte
• Low Carb Keto Mojito
• Low Carb Keto Papaya Smoothie