Ice, ice, baby! Introducing a delightful treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise with just a single ingredient and a clever kitchen hack… enter my Shaved Pineapple Ice.

This ingenuous trick takes advantage of the natural sweetness and refreshing flavor of pineapple, turning it into a creamy indulgent treat (no joke!). And here’s the twist: Instead of using a blender or juicer, I simply grate a frozen pineapple spear using a microplane or box grater. This hack creates delicate, fluffy ice crystals that literally melt in your mouth while delivering a burst of fruity goodness. SO DARN GOOD. Important tip: The pineapple will be super cold, so wear kitchen gloves or wrap a paper towel around the frozen fruit so your hands don’t freeze!

Why this shaved pineapple ice will wow you

  • No-added-sugar treat: Just one ingredient—sweet pineapple.
  • Snowy-soft texture: Light, fluffy crystals that melt on your tongue.
  • Minimal effort, maximum payoff: Skip the blender, grab a microplane or grater.
  • Family fun: Kids love watching pineapple turn into “magic snow.”

Sometimes I like to top mine with flecks of fresh mint or toasted shredded coconut for a piña colada vibe, but honestly, it’s irresistible all on its own.

More frozen fruit fun

If you love this shaved pineapple trick, you’ll also want to try my frosty Italian Ices (I’ve got cherry-pineapple and mango-strawberry flavors) for a nostalgic classic, Shaved Peach Ice for a peachy keen stone fruit spin, Chocolate-Covered Pineapple Rings for a more decadent snack or dessert, and Frozen Yogurt Berries for a poppable, protein-rich treat.

Try Grilled Pineapple à la Mode next! 

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Shaved Pineapple Ice

Ice, ice, baby! Introducing a delightful treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise with just a single ingredient and a clever kitchen hack: Shaved Pineapple Ice.
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 frozen pineapple spear

Instructions
 

  • Using a microplane, grate each frozen pineapple spear over a small serving bowl to collect all the shavings.

Notes

• Your pineapple spears have to be frozen solid for this trick to work. If you find it’s too cold to hold (as you create your shavings), wrap a paper towel around the part you’re holding.
• I find that using a microplane is best; a box grater may not create the same fluffy, shaved effect.
• The shavings will melt pretty fast so make this right before serving!
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 25Carbohydrates: 7gProtein: 0gTotal Fat: 0g— Unsaturated Fat: 0g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 5g— Natural Sugar: 5g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin C: 24mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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