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.
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.
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.
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
This watermelon ice is made with only two ingredients, has no added sugar and is a delicious frozen treat for kids.
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.
tanya says
June 8, 2015 at 7:27 pmLooks scrummy, we’ll have to try these.
Amy says
June 8, 2015 at 7:35 pmThanks Tanya
Fionnuala says
June 9, 2015 at 9:11 amMy eldest will love making these for himself.
Amy says
June 9, 2015 at 9:18 amI hope he enjoys them!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
June 9, 2015 at 2:07 pmOh these look so good! Never mind the kiddies, I would love a pot of this 🙂
Amy says
June 9, 2015 at 3:31 pmThanks Kirsty, yeah I ate A LOT of it!
HonestMum says
June 9, 2015 at 10:14 pmGenius! Is it wrong I’m thinking of adding alcohol on these for me?!
Amy says
June 10, 2015 at 8:37 amNot wrong at all! I can confirm that it tastes very good with gin 😉
Elaine says
June 10, 2015 at 11:24 amWhat 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!
Amy says
June 10, 2015 at 7:35 pmThanks 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!
Ciara (My Fussy Eater0 says
June 10, 2015 at 12:57 pmThis looks fantastic! I love making watermelon smoothies and slushies but never thought to serve it like this. Brilliant idea!
Amy says
June 10, 2015 at 7:33 pmThanks Ciara, we love everything watermelon here!
Megan - Truly Madly Kids says
June 10, 2015 at 8:26 pmHow wonderfully perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:21 amThanks Megan! I’m hoping the sunny weather sticks around here!
chantelle hazelden says
June 11, 2015 at 5:46 amsuch a simple yet yummy idea, a healthy slush puppy
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:21 amThanks Chantelle!
Harper says
June 11, 2015 at 6:24 amIt’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 😉
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:23 amWe are in Edinburgh too! Loving the sunshine!
It definetly would be rude not to enjoy a gin on sat!
Leandra says
June 11, 2015 at 6:26 amThis looks lovely, I’ll be trying this at the weekend!
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:24 amThank Leandra, enjoy! x
Seychellesmama says
June 11, 2015 at 6:41 amOh these sound super yummy!! Love the little cups you’ve served them in too, very cute!
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:25 amThanks Seychellesmama! The cups are just muffin cases but perfect for the watermelon ice!
Kaye says
June 11, 2015 at 7:19 amI 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!
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 8:26 amI bet he would, Kaye. My two certainly did! Thanks for your comment.
Michelle says
June 11, 2015 at 8:54 amExcellent! What a fab idea! I will give this a go and I’ sure both my kids will love it! 🙂 x
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:29 pmThanks Michelle, I hope they like it 🙂
Caro | The Twinkles Mama says
June 11, 2015 at 9:41 amLOVE 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?! 😉
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:30 pmNo, not at all. Tried it with gin and it was delicious 😉
Vanessa says
June 11, 2015 at 11:29 amI 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!
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:33 pmI’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!
Habiba says
June 11, 2015 at 12:25 pmMy 10 month old daughter LOVES watermelon! Its super hot where we are right now, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go 🙂
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:35 pmThanks Habiba x
Lavinia says
June 11, 2015 at 2:27 pmPopping over from #foodpornthursdays to say one word… YUM!
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:35 pmThanks Lavinia!
Alison says
June 11, 2015 at 2:31 pmWhat a great idea, my son would love this. I shall have to make it for him
Amy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:36 pmI hope he enjoys it Alison 🙂
Becky, Cuddle Fairy says
June 11, 2015 at 7:12 pmOoooo 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 says
June 11, 2015 at 7:37 pmThanks Becky and thanks for hosting!
Nicole says
June 11, 2015 at 9:43 pmThis looks yummy and perfect for summer, can’t wait to try!
#foodpornthursdays
Amy says
June 12, 2015 at 6:23 amThanks Nicole!
Let kids be kids says
June 12, 2015 at 10:47 amThat sounds delicious and healthy, I think my children would love it…I must give it a try 🙂 #PoCoLo
Amy says
June 12, 2015 at 1:58 pmThanks Karen!
Wheelie Good Meals says
June 12, 2015 at 10:22 pmThese look fab, I don’t know if I’ve ever eaten water melon I’m ashamed to say #PoCoLo
Amy says
June 13, 2015 at 7:12 pmYou need to try one! Delicious!
Debbie says
June 14, 2015 at 5:19 pmHi 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 says
June 14, 2015 at 6:18 pmThanks Debbie, hope you enjoy it!
Katy (What Katy Said) says
June 15, 2015 at 8:37 pmYum!!! This looks perfect for a summers day!