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Easy Lunch On-the-Go: Slushie and Kabob

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Once the weather turns warm, we like to spend quite a bit of time outside. We haven’t cleaned up the backyard this year yet to get it ready for the boys to play all day. So, for now, we’re playing in our small front yard and going on lots of wagon rides!

I love being able to eat outside. I believe there’s no reason to drag everyone and everything back inside just to eat, so I like to make sure we have some quick lunches that are great for on-the-go outside.

Lunch on-the-go made easy with Lunch Kabobs and a Kool-Aid Easy Mix Slushie!

And what better for those hot, sunny days than an ice-cold slushie? This week we grabbed all three flavors of the new Kool-Aid Easy Mix: Cherry, Grape and Tropical Punch. I made up a quick slushie for the boys (and Mom & Dad) to enjoy outside.

4.8 from 10 reviews
Tropical Punch Smoothie with Blueberries
 
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Prep time
3 mins
Total time
3 mins
 
Author: Christina Shirley
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ cup Tropical Punch Kool-Aid Easy Mix
  • ½ cup frozen blueberries
Instructions
  1. Put in blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve!
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The new Kool-Aid Easy Mix makes Kool-Aid even easier to make! To make it from the Easy Mix, you just add water! It doesn’t get much easier than that! You can make it in a pitcher or a single glass. At my Walmart, they were under $3 (prices may vary) which I think is really affordable considering it will make 3 pitchers or 6 quarts. With 50% less sugar than leading regular sodas, it’s a quick and refreshing drink the whole family can enjoy and Mom doesn’t feel guilty about serving!

Kool-Aid Easy Mix Slushies

Who wants to drag a bunch of plates outside for playtime? Not me! A great alternative to plates is food on a stick. Our boys are still too little for me to feel comfortable about handing them a skewer of food, so we make our kabobs using cake pop sticks.

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Lunch Kabobs
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
Author: Christina Shirley
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 8 (1 inch) cubes Velveeta cheese
  • 4 Oscar Meyer bologna (halved)
  • 8 grape tomatoes
Instructions
  1. Slide Velveeta cheese cube onto cake pop stick.
  2. Use a knife to poke starter hole in grape tomato.
  3. Slide grape tomato onto cake pop stick
  4. Fold over one of the half slices of bologna.
  5. Slide bologna onto cake pop stick.
  6. Repeat.
  7. Serve.
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Lunch Kabobs

The boys are able to grab a lunch kabob and keep playing. These are great for taking on our wagon rides because there’s no room for plates in there. They can eat their lunch and then toss their stick in the cup holder. Lunch on a stick is always fun!

 

What are some of your favorite lunches to enjoy outside while playing?

Don’t forget to head to Walmart to grab the new Kool-Aid Easy Mix and Pour More Fun!

Kool-Aid Easy Mix at Walmart

Which flavor is your favorite?

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  1. Phyrra says

    April 20, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I love smoothies! Perfect lunch.

    Reply
  2. Carly says

    April 20, 2015 at 11:59 PM

    Those kabobs look DELISH!

    Reply
  3. Eugenia says

    April 21, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    I love the addition of real fruit!

    Reply
  4. Brooke @ Blushing Noir says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    My kids would adore these little kabobs!

    Reply
  5. Deb says

    April 21, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Such a cute idea! So kid friendly!

    Reply
  6. David says

    April 21, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    This looks like the Kool Aid version of those tiny Mio flavor enhancers that have been around for awhile. Judging by the price you quoted, these appear to be a much better value.

    Reply
  7. Kendra says

    April 21, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Love the idea of paper straws for the kebabs! They look yummy.

    Reply
  8. Lisa Heath says

    April 21, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    THe slushie is so easy to make! I’ll have to try it out!

    Reply
  9. Sarah Halstead says

    April 21, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    What a wonderful idea. I need to add blueberries to my slushies next time. Yumm!

    Reply
  10. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    April 22, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    YUM! I need to do these for Rae and T!

    Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    April 22, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    I agree with you – we need quick and easy on-the-go lunches here too! My favorite flavor growing up was Cherry, but I think I’m more of a Tropical Punch girl now! Thanks for sharing your recipes! #client

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    April 25, 2015 at 8:58 PM

    These look so yummy!

    Reply
  13. David Fultner says

    April 26, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    This is very cute. It will be easy to get the kids to eat this.

    Reply
  14. Rhonda Gales says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    Stopping by from Sunday’s Best linkup. The timing of your post is perfect. My grandson is running track on Saturday’s and it’s an all day event. Your idea for a Lunch Kabob on a stick will be put to use in my household. Thanks for sharing your great post. I hope that you will party with us again.

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    May 6, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    This is perfect for an anytime picnic or outing! My kids are going to love this! Thank you for sharing at OhMyHeartsieGirlWW!

    Christine@CherishingaSweetLife

    Reply
  16. Theresa @DearCreatives says

    May 7, 2015 at 3:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight Party! Your being featured this week. Hope to see you again tomorrow for a new party! Pinned & shared.

    Reply
  17. Pamela says

    May 9, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    I just may make these kabobs for my own lunch. Such a great idea. It’s been fun co-hosting with your this week.

    Reply
  18. Dianna Davis says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:55 PM

    I have to admit this is a perfect on the go lunch for any little ones– thanks for sharing- and making it fun for them

    Reply
  19. Sarah L says

    June 19, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    Good to add fruit to the slushies. Strawberries would be nice.

    Reply
  20. tracee says

    June 20, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Sounds like a pretty straightforward way to make slushies. I like that you added a little bit of fruit too.

    Reply
  21. Rosie says

    August 2, 2015 at 3:33 PM

    aww what a cute lunch! I love the idea of using straws for kebobs!! I bet they ate it all!!!

    Reply

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