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This watermelon ice is the perfect healthy treat for summer. It has no added sugar and made with only two ingredients. 

I got very excited at the start of this week when I heard that the sun was finally coming to Edinburgh. I went a bit overboard and filled the freezer with some healthy frozen snacks – smoothie ice lollys, frozen banana bites and some delicious watermelon ice. The watermelon ice is definitely the most refreshing and both my boys devoured it.

watermelon ice a refreshing and healthy frozen treat for kids. No added sugar and only two ingredients.


How to make Watermelon Ice

This refreshing snack is so easy to make and only contains two ingredients – watermelon and lime. Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend together with some lime juice and a little lime zest.  Transfer the mixture into a shallow, freezable container then cover and freeze.

how to make watermelon ice with only two ingredients

I stirred the mixture after a couple of hours and popped it back in the freezer. I repeated this in another two hours time. It was then ready to serve after around six hours but I didn’t serve it until later in the day. The freezing time will depend on the size of the container you use. The picture below shows how my watermelon ice looked freshly blended, after two hours, four hours and finally six.

how to make watermelon ice freezing and scraping steps

If your kids love snow cones then this is a fantastic healthy alternative. I find watermelon deliciously sweet and so felt there was no need to add a sweetener. I have seen a lot of recipes similar to this with added sugar but I really feel there is no need, especially when serving young children.

watermelon ice for kids. Made with only two ingredients and no added sugar.

watermelon ice a refreshing and healthy frozen treat for kids. No added sugar and only two ingredients.
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Watermelon Ice

This watermelon ice is made with only two ingredients, has no added sugar and is a delicious frozen treat for kids. 

Course Snack
Cuisine frozen
Prep Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours
Servings 6 people
Calories 53 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1kg (around 1/2 watermelon) watermelon flesh (chopped)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Lime zest
  • (I used the zest of half a lime because we like the taste of lime but you may not want to add as much)

Instructions

  1. Place the watermelon, lime juice and zest into a food processor /blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezable container and place in freezer.

  3. After two hours, gently  scrape the top layer with a spoon. Once you get to the unfrozen mixture pop it back in the freezer. Repeat after another 2 hours. 

  4. Freeze until solid (around 6 hours depending on surface area of container)

  5. Scrape with a spoon and serve 

Recipe Notes

For adults - delicious served as a mixer with gin 🙂

Nutritional information is an ESTIMATE, it is calculated using an online nutrition calculator. 

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Ice
Amount Per Serving (1 of 6)
Calories 53 Calories from Fat 3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g 0%
Sodium 1.9mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 13.8g 5%
Sugars 10.5g
Protein 1.1g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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  2. Oh these look wonderful Amy! This would be such a treat on a hot day (especially with the gin!) I especially like the little blue and white striped pots you served it in – great presentation 🙂
    Emma (#pocolo)

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  6. What a great idea! My freezer is the size of a postage stamp so I don’t get to make anything like this very often but I can’t believe how simple it is. Looks yummy! #kidscorner

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    • Thanks for your comment, it is very simple to make. It doesn’t last long in our house so the freezer space soon becomes available again!

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  10. It’s been so hot in Edinburgh, but this looks amazing. Especially with the gin… after all, it is World Gin Day on Saturday. It would be rude not to 😉

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  13. I recently made some watermelon pops with a similar recipe, these look great and much easier, I bet my little man would love digging into the slush too! #foodpornthursdays

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  16. I wonder if this would work as well with mango or if it’s the water content that helps. I could try this with cucumber and splash some gin/vodka/Pimms over the top!

    #FoodPornThursdays

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    • I’m not sure it would work with mango but you should check out my recipe for frozen mango yogurt!
      Pims and cucumber sounds a great idea!

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  17. My 10 month old daughter LOVES watermelon! Its super hot where we are right now, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go 🙂 #foodpornthursdays

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  20. Ooooo now this is a fantastic idea!! I can’t believe it’s so simple to make and there’s no liquid involved. Sounds delicious for the kiddies and I’ve noted your mixer suggestion too 😉 Thanks so much for linking up with #foodpornthursdays !!

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  24. Hi Amy, never mind the children this sounds tasty enough for adults too! I know what I’ll be doing with our abundance of watermelon this summer! Thanks for sharing.

    #PoCoLo

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