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.
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
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
Caroline says
Made as is for end of year get together. It was a big hit and refreshing after a swim
Amy says
Sounds like the perfect day! Thanks Caroline
Beverly M says
Can you add Sprite or ginger ale
Amy says
Hi Beverly, I’ve never tried this but I’m sure you can if you want!
Katy (What Katy Said) says
Yum!!! This looks perfect for a summers day!
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
Amy says
Thanks Debbie, hope you enjoy it!
Wheelie Good Meals says
These look fab, I don’t know if I’ve ever eaten water melon I’m ashamed to say #PoCoLo
Amy says
You need to try one! Delicious!
Let kids be kids says
That sounds delicious and healthy, I think my children would love it…I must give it a try 🙂 #PoCoLo
Amy says
Thanks Karen!
Nicole says
This looks yummy and perfect for summer, can’t wait to try!
#foodpornthursdays
Amy says
Thanks Nicole!
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 😉
Amy says
Thanks Becky and thanks for hosting!
Alison says
What a great idea, my son would love this. I shall have to make it for him
Amy says
I hope he enjoys it Alison 🙂
Lavinia says
Popping over from #foodpornthursdays to say one word… YUM!
Amy says
Thanks Lavinia!
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 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Habiba x
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!
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!
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?! 😉
Amy says
No, not at all. Tried it with gin and it was delicious 😉
Michelle says
Excellent! What a fab idea! I will give this a go and I’ sure both my kids will love it! 🙂 x
Amy says
Thanks Michelle, I hope they like it 🙂
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!
Amy says
I bet he would, Kaye. My two certainly did! Thanks for your comment.
Seychellesmama says
Oh these sound super yummy!! Love the little cups you’ve served them in too, very cute!
Amy says
Thanks Seychellesmama! The cups are just muffin cases but perfect for the watermelon ice!
Leandra says
This looks lovely, I’ll be trying this at the weekend!
Amy says
Thank Leandra, enjoy! x
Jade diamond says
Gonna try this!!!
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 😉
Amy says
We are in Edinburgh too! Loving the sunshine!
It definetly would be rude not to enjoy a gin on sat!
chantelle hazelden says
such a simple yet yummy idea, a healthy slush puppy
Amy says
Thanks Chantelle!
Megan - Truly Madly Kids says
How wonderfully perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing
Amy says
Thanks Megan! I’m hoping the sunny weather sticks around here!
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!
Amy says
Thanks Ciara, we love everything watermelon here!
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!
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!
HonestMum says
Genius! Is it wrong I’m thinking of adding alcohol on these for me?!
Amy says
Not wrong at all! I can confirm that it tastes very good with gin 😉
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
Oh these look so good! Never mind the kiddies, I would love a pot of this 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Kirsty, yeah I ate A LOT of it!
Fionnuala says
My eldest will love making these for himself.
Amy says
I hope he enjoys them!
tanya says
Looks scrummy, we’ll have to try these.
Amy says
Thanks Tanya