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.
Looks scrummy, we’ll have to try these.
Thanks Tanya
My eldest will love making these for himself.
I hope he enjoys them!
Oh these look so good! Never mind the kiddies, I would love a pot of this 🙂
Thanks Kirsty, yeah I ate A LOT of it!
Genius! Is it wrong I’m thinking of adding alcohol on these for me?!
Not wrong at all! I can confirm that it tastes very good with gin 😉
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!
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!
This looks fantastic! I love making watermelon smoothies and slushies but never thought to serve it like this. Brilliant idea!
Thanks Ciara, we love everything watermelon here!
How wonderfully perfect for summer! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Megan! I’m hoping the sunny weather sticks around here!
such a simple yet yummy idea, a healthy slush puppy
Thanks Chantelle!
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 😉
We are in Edinburgh too! Loving the sunshine!
It definetly would be rude not to enjoy a gin on sat!
This looks lovely, I’ll be trying this at the weekend!
Thank Leandra, enjoy! x
Oh these sound super yummy!! Love the little cups you’ve served them in too, very cute!
Thanks Seychellesmama! The cups are just muffin cases but perfect for the watermelon ice!
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!
I bet he would, Kaye. My two certainly did! Thanks for your comment.
Excellent! What a fab idea! I will give this a go and I’ sure both my kids will love it! 🙂 x
Thanks Michelle, I hope they like it 🙂
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?! 😉
No, not at all. Tried it with gin and it was delicious 😉
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!
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!
My 10 month old daughter LOVES watermelon! Its super hot where we are right now, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go 🙂
Thanks Habiba x
Popping over from #foodpornthursdays to say one word… YUM!
Thanks Lavinia!
What a great idea, my son would love this. I shall have to make it for him
I hope he enjoys it Alison 🙂
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 Becky and thanks for hosting!
This looks yummy and perfect for summer, can’t wait to try!
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Thanks Nicole!
That sounds delicious and healthy, I think my children would love it…I must give it a try 🙂 #PoCoLo
Thanks Karen!
These look fab, I don’t know if I’ve ever eaten water melon I’m ashamed to say #PoCoLo
You need to try one! Delicious!
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.
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Thanks Debbie, hope you enjoy it!
Yum!!! This looks perfect for a summers day!