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
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!