Watermelon Slushie
A watermelon slushie is a frosty, naturally sweet blended drink that tastes like summer in a glass. Made with frozen watermelon and a splash of lime, it needs no added sugar at all. It is a fun, hydrating treat that kids and adults both love.
- ⏱ 10 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 5 cups frozen watermelon cubes
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 cup cold water or coconut water
- optional honey
- to garnish mint
Instructions
- Freeze the watermelon cubes until solid, ideally overnight.
- Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, and water to a blender.
- Blend until thick and slushy, scraping down as needed.
- Add a touch more water if it is too thick to blend.
- Taste and add honey only if the watermelon is not sweet enough.
- Pour into glasses, garnish with mint, and serve immediately.
💡 Chef's tip
Freeze the watermelon in a single layer so the cubes do not clump together and blend smoothly.
Freezing the watermelon cubes ahead means you can blend a thick, frosty slushie with no ice, so it stays intensely watermelon-flavored instead of watered down.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Protein: 1 g
- Carbs: 17 g
- Fat: 0 g
