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Watermelon Ice

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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 lollies, frozen banana bites and some delicious watermelon ice. The watermelon ice is definitely the most refreshing and both my boys devoured it.

Watermelon Ice in Watermelon Cups


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.

Chunks of Watermelon in Food Processor Ready for Blending

  • Stir the mixture after a couple of hours and pop it back in the freezer
  • Repeat in another two hours time.

It should be ready to serve after around six hours. 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.

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.

Child Eating Watermelon Ice

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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. 
Prep Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours
Serves:6 people
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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

  • Place the watermelon, lime juice and zest into a food processor /blender and blend until smooth.
  • Transfer the mixture to a shallow, freezable container and place in freezer.
  • 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. 
  • Freeze until solid (around 6 hours depending on surface area of container)
  • 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*
Fat 0.3g0%
Sodium 1.9mg0%
Carbohydrates 13.8g5%
Sugar 10.5g12%
Protein 1.1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course:frozen dessert, Snack
Cuisine:frozen
Keyword:Watermelon Ice
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Amy Whiteford is a Mum to two boys and is trying her hardest to bring them up to be Healthy Little Foodies. She has a BSc (Hons) Food Science, PGDE Primary Education and a Certificate in Childhood Nutrition and uses her knowledge to create healthy and delicious recipes for kids. Explore the site for creative ideas, tips, and inspiration! Read more

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54 Comments

  4. Debbie says

    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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  5. Wheelie Good Meals says

    These look fab, I don’t know if I’ve ever eaten water melon I’m ashamed to say #PoCoLo

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  6. Let kids be kids says

    That sounds delicious and healthy, I think my children would love it…I must give it a try 🙂 #PoCoLo

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  8. Becky, Cuddle Fairy says

    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 😉

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  11. Habiba says

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

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  12. Vanessa says

    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!

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    • Amy says

      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!

      Reply

  13. Caro | The Twinkles Mama says

    LOVE THIS!! Am going to bookmark it 🙂 And as I was reading I suddenly thought that, whilst it’s lovely for the little ones, adding a shot of vodka could make it a great grown up treat too!!! Is that bad?! 😉

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  14. Michelle says

    Excellent! What a fab idea! I will give this a go and I’ sure both my kids will love it! 🙂 x

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  15. Kaye says

    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!

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  16. Seychellesmama says

    Oh these sound super yummy!! Love the little cups you’ve served them in too, very cute!

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  18. Harper says

    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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    • Amy says

      We are in Edinburgh too! Loving the sunshine!
      It definetly would be rude not to enjoy a gin on sat!

      Reply

  21. Ciara (My Fussy Eater0 says

    This looks fantastic! I love making watermelon smoothies and slushies but never thought to serve it like this. Brilliant idea!

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  22. Elaine says

    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!

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    • Amy says

      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!

      Reply

  24. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    Oh these look so good! Never mind the kiddies, I would love a pot of this 🙂

    Reply