Description
Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing and easy-to-make Watermelon Ice recipe. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this icy treat is perfect for a summer dessert or a hydrating snack. It’s vegan and gluten-free, making it a guilt-free indulgence for everyone to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)
- 1/4 cup water
- fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the chilled watermelon cubes, fresh lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and water into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.
- Freeze the Mixture: Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals and achieve a granular, icy texture.
- Serve: Once frozen and icy, scoop into serving glasses or bowls. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For an adult version, add a splash of rum or vodka before freezing.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.
- You can also freeze the blended mixture in popsicle molds for watermelon ice pops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Beverage
- Method: Freezing, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
