Copycat 7-Eleven Banana Slurpee Recipe

If you’ve ever had the joy of pressing your palm against a chilly 7-Eleven machine and watching that hypnotic swirl of neon-yellow Banana Slurpee fill your cup, you already know, it’s not just a drink, it’s a whole summer mood. This copycat Banana Slurpee recipe captures all the magic: candy-sweet banana flavor, a little tang, and that fluffy, fizzy texture that somehow tastes like childhood and roller skates and bad haircuts all at once.

I remember my first Banana Slurpee like it was yesterday, even though it was probably the summer after fifth grade. I had chlorine-drenched hair, too-big flip-flops, and a pocket full of loose change. I wasn’t sure whether to get the blue one or the banana one, and my cousin said, “Trust me, yellow is better.” She was right. One brain freeze later, I was hooked.

Now that the flavor’s gone MIA from most machines, this homemade version hits the spot. You can make it with just a few ingredients, no Slurpee machine needed, and yes, it absolutely tastes like banana Laffy Taffy in slushy form.

How to Make a 7-Eleven Banana Slurpee

We’re blending candy-banana flavor with icy texture and just a touch of soda fizz. There’s no real fruit in this one (that’s on purpose), just pure nostalgic joy.

Nutrition facts (per 12 oz serving)

• Calories: 140
• Total Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 36 g
• Sugar: 33 g
• Protein: 0 g

Ingredients (for 1 large 12 oz slurpee)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1–2 (depending how thirsty you are)

• 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda (cold, not flat)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon citric acid
• ⅛ teaspoon malic acid (optional but gives that sour-candy edge)
• ½ teaspoon banana extract (use candy-style extract, not natural)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for depth)
• 1 to 2 drops yellow food coloring (or a pinch of turmeric for natural color)
• 3 cups ice cubes

Tools You’ll Need

• High-speed blender
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Spoon or straw
• Tall chilled glass (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Slurpee base
In your blender, combine cold club soda, sugar, banana extract, citric acid, optional malic acid, and food coloring. Blend for 5 seconds just to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2: Add ice and blend
Add all the ice cubes to the blender. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds or until the texture is smooth but slushy, like a frozen drink with a bit of foam on top. If it’s too thick, add a splash more soda. If it’s too thin, add a couple extra ice cubes and blend again.

Step 3: Taste and tweak
Taste and adjust. Want more banana flavor? Add a dash more extract. Need more sour kick? A pinch more citric acid. Sweet tooth not satisfied? A teaspoon more sugar will do it.

Step 4: Serve immediately
Pour into a tall chilled glass, pop in a straw, and sip it while it’s icy. No one likes a melted Slurpee.

Tips for Success

• Use club soda for a less sweet version, or lemon-lime soda for a sweeter Slurpee.
• If you want to prep ahead, make the flavored soda base in advance and store in the fridge.
• For ultra-smooth texture, crush the ice a bit before adding it to your blender.

What to Serve with a Banana Slurpee

Sweet & Salty Combo Ideas

1. Pretzel Sticks with Peanut Butter
The salty, crunchy contrast makes each cold sip even more refreshing. And the peanut-banana combo? Classic.

2. Microwave Popcorn with Sea Salt
This is the move if you’re having a movie night. That salty crunch brings out the sweetness of the Slurpee like magic.

3. Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
You get chewy, crunchy, chocolatey goodness between slurps of cold banana bliss. Bonus points if it’s an old-school Quaker one that tastes like childhood lunchboxes.

Nostalgic Treat Pairings

4. Gummy Worms or Sour Straws
Stick them right into the Slurpee like an edible straw. They get half-frozen and perfect. It’s a snack and a straw.

5. Circus Peanuts (yes, really)
These weird marshmallow-y candies match the vibe of artificial banana. I dare you to try it once.

6. Plain Sugar Waffles or Stroopwafels
Warm one up and press it lightly over the top of your Slurpee like a crunchy lid. Eat, sip, repeat.

Light Bites for a Banana-Fueled Snack

7. Rice cakes with almond butter
If you want something vaguely healthy, this combo keeps it balanced while still letting the Slurpee shine.

8. Cold slices of apple or pear
Fresh fruit sounds simple, but the juicy crispness against the frozen Slurpee works beautifully.

Variations

Mini Banana Slurpee
Use half the amount of everything for a smaller, kid-friendly cup. Great for birthday parties or when you just want a taste.

Sugar-Free Banana Slurpee
Swap sugar with 2 tablespoons of sucralose blend or stevia. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable glycerin to keep the texture smooth.

Boozy Banana Slurpee
Add 1 shot of banana liqueur or coconut rum before blending. Call it adult nostalgia. Serve with a mini umbrella if you’re feeling fancy.

Creamy Banana Split Slurpee
Blend in ¼ cup of vanilla ice cream with the ice and base. It gets thicker and tastes like a frozen banana cream pie.

Banana-Mango Tropical Twist
Add ¼ cup frozen mango chunks for a tropical hit that still keeps banana center stage.

Banana Berry Slurpee
Add a small handful of frozen strawberries or blueberries to the blender. The result is tangy, colorful, and fun for summer.

Ingredient Substitutes

Club Soda

• Original: Club soda
• Substitutes: Sparkling water, lemon-lime soda, or cream soda if you want a sweeter base

Granulated Sugar

• Original: White sugar
• Substitutes: Honey, agave syrup (reduce slightly), or sucralose blend for sugar-free

Citric Acid

• Original: Food-grade citric acid powder
• Substitutes: Fresh lemon juice (1–2 tsp), or omit for a softer, sweeter profile

Banana Extract

• Original: Artificial banana extract
• Substitutes: Banana cream pudding mix (1 tsp), banana syrup, or banana Nesquik powder

Yellow Food Coloring

• Original: 1–2 drops artificial food dye
• Substitutes: A pinch of turmeric or annatto for a natural yellow hue, or skip if you don’t mind a pale slush

Ice

• Original: Ice cubes
• Substitutes: Frozen club soda cubes, or a mix of frozen mango + ice for a fruitier texture

Honest Review

After a few rounds of blending and tweaking, this version of the 7-Eleven Banana Slurpee really delivers. The texture is spot-on, fluffy, icy, and just slushy enough without being too watery or too thick. It has that signature “frozen soda” feel, even without a fancy Slurpee machine.

The flavor? Bold, sweet, and unapologetically artificial in the best possible way. It leans hard into that banana Laffy Taffy zone, which is exactly what you want if you’re chasing nostalgia. It’s not trying to be a health smoothie, and that’s part of its charm.

Would I say it’s exactly like the original from 7-Eleven? Not quite. They’ve got commercial gear, foaming agents, and syrup tech we can’t fully mimic at home. But for a blender recipe using grocery-store ingredients? It scratches that same neon-yellow, brain-freeze craving. Honestly, if you served this to someone who grew up with Banana Slurpees, they’d smile and sip again.

It’s worth making, especially if you’re like me and haven’t seen that flavor at a 7-Eleven in years. Bonus: no need to put on shoes or deal with a sticky convenience store floor.