Amazon Shoppers Love This Mini, Portable $23 Gadget for Making Perfectly Fluffy Snow Cones

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But what if you could cut out that laborious journey all together and make the perfect snow cone without leaving your house? That’s where the at-home snow cone machine comes in. I remember pressing down on the top of my machine to grind the ice down when I was a kid, and the end result never failed to brighten my mood during hot summer days, even as old and worn as the machine I owned was. It took a while to make enough shaved ice for a substantial snow cone, but since then, the machines have come a long way — and I especially wish I’d had the MANBA Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Machine back then.

With the MANBA machine, you can produce the perfect light and fluffy iced dessert — or slushy, or frozen margarita — in hardly any time at all. It has three precision-cut blades that are designed to quickly and efficiently shave the ice down. How it works, though, is that you pop the ice into the space at the top, press down with the ice crusher, and crank the lever. It’s a foolproof design that anyone can use, regardless of age — so the kiddos can get involved, too!

Plus, since it’s manual, that means it’s also portable, which is ideal if you want to take it on a beach trip or picnic, and you don’t run the risk of it dying on you in the middle of your outing. It’s also a breeze to clean, which is especially nice during the idle summer days when it’s too hot to do much of anything. The machine can hold up to a liter of shaved ice, so you can make multiple treats in one go. And, there’s another bonus: For those of us (like me) whose fridges don’t have an ice maker, the MANBA has you covered with a free silicone ice cube tray that makes up to 15 pieces!

Average Rating: 4.4/5

“I’ve seen lots of manual shaved ice makers, and most of them feel flimsy. This is not. Solid form, and easy to use, just a little pressure on the top piece and turn the crank and you have a nice serving with one hopper full of ice.” — M

“It made a wonderful shaved ice with the perfect texture! Softer ice makes it like snow. Super easy to use right away (after washing). The little free silicone tray is perfect for pre-flavored ice making!” — Judith Amelia Elkins

“It is small, compact, lightweight, and easy to use and clean. The unit is small/compact enough to be stored in my freezer upright. The reservoir holds enough shaved ice for my large shaker to make my protein shakes.” — Gena Beck

With over 6,000 five-star reviews praising how easy this machine is to use and clean, you really can’t go wrong — it’ll definitely be a hit in your house this summer. Even better, it’s almost 30 percent off right now, so now’s the perfect time to grab one for yourself!

Buy: MANBA Ice Shaver and Snow Cone Machine, $22.99 (normally $31.99)