Frozen cantaloupe? Frozen grapes? Frozen banans? I had to try it. A while back, my sister mentioned to me that she had frozen some cantaloupe and loved it as a snack.
I froze some cantaloupe overnight and then gave it a try. I let it thaw on the counter for 20-30 minutes prior to serving it. My boys absolutely loved it!
The cantaloupe was so successful; I decided to freeze some grapes too. I’ve frozen grapes for smoothies for years, but I’ve never eaten them that way. We all enjoyed these frozen grapes.
I let them thaw on the counter for 20-30 minutes prior to eating them and they were great. Still chewy and icy in the middle, but not hard little rocks.
After seeing how well each of those fruits turned out, I went ahead and sliced some bananas and stuck them in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Sure enough, delicious that way as well, although we ate those immediately. The bananas thawed pretty quickly.
I happily tossed the remaining fruits together and made a quick breakfast fruit salad for my boys. They ate this with Cinnamon Spice Soaked and Baked Oatmeal and they both told me it was an awesome breakfast.
My oldest son informed me that it tasted “like ice cream, but with a fruity flavor.” I wouldn’t necessarily describe it the same way, but I did enjoy it.
For another terrific fruit salad option, save this recipe for the Red White and Blue Salad. We all love it!
I had heard of freezing grapes for snacks, but never tried it. What else am I missing out on?? Please tell me if there are other frozen fruits I should try!
kankana says
Will u believe if I tell you i never had frozen fruits 🙂 Looking at this bowl ..i am tempted to try .. may be in Fall.
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
It's a healthier version of ice cream or sorbet. I love it! I used to eat frozen banana but totally forgot about it. This is great for kids!
Becki's Whole Life says
My girls like to eat frozen grapes, too. This is a good idea, I have one banana left that I might have to freeze now. I bet frozen watermelon and strawberries would be good too. The other good thing about doing this is your fruit will last longer!
My daughters also eat frozen french fries off the tray – I always tell them yuck, but then I figure it won't hurt them so – whatever:-)
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
I have to admit texture is a big part of my appreciation for food, and I find that the texture of most fruits changes in the freezer to such an extent that it really turns my taste buds off! I can only use it in baked goods (or smoothies).
Barefeet In The Kitchen says
ECL – Frozen cookies are even more dangerous around here than room temp ones. I found out the hard way several years ago. Chocolate chip pudding cookies straight from the freezer are way beyond addicting!
TBD – If only that worked for cookies and me!
Anne – I'm a complete freak about textures and food most of the time. I can't even describe why certain textures bother me so much, but they do. However, frozen fruits totally worked for me. I wouldn't let them thaw much at all though.
Andrea {From the Bookshelf} says
My husband LOVES frozen grapes. Never thought about freezing melon or bananas – though (DUH) I do freeze them whole if they're turning. Thanks for the tip!
Sweet And Crumby says
I honestly had never thought of freezing a fruit salad. LOVE IT. It was 113 here this last weekend and that would have been a nice treat.
Tammy says
I love this idea, and I know my kiddos will to. Frozen grapes are already one of their favorite treats. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous says
I am addicted to frozen raspberries and blueberries (two fruits I don't care for thawed out). I add the frozen blueberries to my cereal/granola and it keeps the milk ice cold. I also gnaw on frozen strawberries and peaches as a snack. My freezer is full of frozen fruit – id be lost without it for snacking, breakfasts, sweet cravings and smoothies.
Mike vanZeben says
Yes please try frozen sweet cherries great in the summer as a cool treat but I eat them still frozen to help cool off after work
Mary Younkin says
Oh! I bet that’s delicious too, Mike.