This watermelon ice is the perfect healthy treat for summer. It has no added sugar and is made with 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.
- 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.
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.
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Watermelon Ice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1kg (around ½ 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
Jaiden
This looks amazing! Would this also work with bottled lemon juice, and if so would i need to adjust the amount? Thank you so much:)
Amy
Hi Jaiden, you can just skip the lime but if you want the acidity I'd try adding 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice 🙂
Caroline
Made as is for end of year get together. It was a big hit and refreshing after a swim
Amy
Sounds like the perfect day! Thanks Caroline
Beverly M
Can you add Sprite or ginger ale
Amy
Hi Beverly, I've never tried this but I'm sure you can if you want!
Katy (What Katy Said)
Yum!!! This looks perfect for a summers day!
Debbie
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
Amy
Thanks Debbie, hope you enjoy it!
Wheelie Good Meals
These look fab, I don't know if I've ever eaten water melon I'm ashamed to say #PoCoLo
Amy
You need to try one! Delicious!
Let kids be kids
That sounds delicious and healthy, I think my children would love it...I must give it a try 🙂 #PoCoLo
Amy
Thanks Karen!
Nicole
This looks yummy and perfect for summer, can't wait to try!
#foodpornthursdays
Amy
Thanks Nicole!
Becky, Cuddle Fairy
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 😉
Amy
Thanks Becky and thanks for hosting!