# Vegan Dessert Slushies The Young Coconut, Dark Chocolate and Smashed Berries Slushie is Decadent By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berries-slushie References: [theartfuldesperado](http://www.theartfuldesperado.com/young-coconut-dark-chocolate-slushie-with-smashed-berries-vegan/) This young coconut, dark chocolate and smashed berries slushie is everything you need this summer. The all-natural [vegan recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-dairy-free-decadence-series) is from the blog Artful Desperado. The refreshing beverage is like cake you can drink, and very very cold for extremely hot days. The concoction also looks amazing, which will score you bonus points at your next dinner party. They can easily be made more adult by adding alcohol such as bourbon, kahlua or dark rum. If you want to make your own chocolate, [coconut and smashed berries slushie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slushers), you will need delicious ingredients including young coconut, young coconut water, organic cocoa, vanilla bean, ground cinnamon, agave or maple syrup and ice. For the smashed berries portion, you will need vanilla extract, sugar and your preference of mixed berries (this batch contained strawberries and raspberries). Garnish with extra dark chocolate and you are good to go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Desserts:** Opportunity for creating innovative vegan dessert recipes and products using natural ingredients. - **All-natural Recipes:** Opportunity for developing and promoting all-natural beverage recipes made with organic ingredients. - **Alcohol-infused Beverages:** Opportunity for creating adult-oriented slushies by incorporating alcohol flavors and variations. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to expand their product offerings with vegan dessert slushies. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness industries to promote all-natural and organic beverage options for consumers seeking healthier choices. - **Hospitality and Events:** Opportunity for hospitality and event companies to offer unique and visually appealing slushie options, including alcohol-infused varieties, for parties and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coconut-Based Dessert Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-dream-bowls.md) - [Plant-Based Coconut Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-dessert.md) - [Vegan Coconut Cream Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-creation-coconut-cream.md) - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Chocolate Coconut Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-water-with-chocolate.md) - [Indulgent Coconut Milk Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberries-cream1.md) - [Chocolate Almondmilk Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-frozen-dessert.md) - [Boozy Tropical Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-100-coconuts.md) - [Free-From Frozen Yogurt Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-yogurt-cakes.md)