Blue Coconut Ice Cream Floats for Kids

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Blue Coconut Ice Cream Floats are perfect for kids or adults and are easy to make at home. These ocean water floats will make you feel like you are at the beach.

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HOW TO HAVE A BEACH PARTY AT HOME

These blue coconut ice cream floats are perfect for an at-home beach party. We live in Kansas and are a LONG way from a real beach.

Sometimes we just want to have a special day where we pretend we are at the beach. 

Here are some fun ideas to create a beach day at home.

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INGREDIENTS FOR BLUE COCONUT ICE CREAM FLOATS

This recipe will make 6 floats and calls for simple ingredients. 

  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Coconut Extract
  • Blue Food Coloring
  • Lemon-Lime Soda
  • Vanilla Extract

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HOW TO MAKE BLUE COCONUT ICE CREAM FLOATS

A few extra steps and you can take an ordinary ice cream float and turn it into a pretty blue ocean water float. These will make kids smile!

how to make blue coconut ice cream floats

STEP ONE: MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP

Start off by combining the water and sugar in a small microwave-safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds and then stir. If the sugar is not melted then microwave for and additional 15 seconds or until the sugar melts completely.

Add the coconut extract to the bowl and stir to combine. 

Set the bowl aside to cool.

instructions for blue coconut ice cream floats

 

STEP TWO: ADD FOOD COLORING

Once the simple syrup has cooled it is time to add three drops of blue food coloring. 

Stir to combine.

Now stir the blue syrup into the 24 ounces of lemon-lime soda pop.

easy directions for making blue coconut ice cream floats

 

STEP THREE: MAKE FLOATS

Place two scoops of ice cream into a small cup. 

Pour the blue soda pop over the top of the ice cream.

Serve immediately.

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BLUE COCONUT ICE CREAM FLOATS RECIPE

This is such a simple recipe and the whole family will love it. You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below. 

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blue coconut ice cream floats for kids
Blue Coconut Ice Cream Floats for Kids
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Blue Coconut Ice Cream Floats look like ocean water and are delicious and fun.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, ice cream, kids recipe
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 344 kcal
Author: Jamie
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 3 drops Blue food coloring
  • 24 ounces lemon lime soda
  • 6 cups vanilla ice cream
Instructions
To Make the Ocean Water:
  1. Combine the water and sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds and stir to form a syrup. Add the coconut extract and stir to combine. Set aside to cool.
  2. After the syrup has cooled, add three drops of blue food coloring. Mix the food coloring into the syrup and pour into the lemon lime soda. Stir to combine.
To Make the Floats:
  1. Scoop two scoops of ice cream in a small cup. Pour the ocean water over the top of the ice cream. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Blue Coconut Ice Cream Floats for Kids
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 263mg8%
Carbohydrates 49g16%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 556IU11%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 171mg17%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. We are not nutritionist and this data was calculated via WP Recipe Maker to the best of our ability. Always check nutrition values yourself based on the ingredients you use.

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