Try this Watermelon Slushie recipe made with frozen watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar for a naturally sweet and refreshing treat.
How to Make a Watermelon Slushie at Home
My kids ask for watermelon slushies from convenience stores and see the fast food commercials. Those are filled with dyes and processed ingredients. It’s easy to make them at home, so I know exactly what’s in them!
It takes a little preplanning to freeze the watermelon in advance. Once that’s done, just toss the frozen cubes into a blender with some lime juice and sugar or maple syrup.
Can You Blend and Freeze Watermelon?
Yes, but I prefer to do it the other way around. Freeze the watermelon first, then blend it into a slushie.
Cut the watermelon into cubes, and place it in an even layer on a sheet pan or in plastic freezer bags. Place them in the freezer for at least two hours. I leave mine overnight.
Now the watermelon is ready to be blended into a delicious slushie!
Watermelon Slushie Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 cups watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed, or maple syrup
- 6-10 Tablespoons cold water
- Lime slices, optional garnish
Instructions
Step 1 – Freeze Watermelon
Lay the cubed watermelon on a baking sheet in the freezer or place it in a single layer in sealable plastic bags and freeze until frozen, 2 hours to overnight.
Step 2 – Gather Ingredients
Once the watermelon is frozen, and you’re ready to make your Slushie, place the frozen watermelon, lime juice, and brown sugar in a large blender.
Step 3 – Blend
Blend for 3-5 minutes, tamping (pushing all ingredients down towards the blades) often until everything is smooth and creamy. If your blender doesn’t come with a tamper you should stop the blender every so often and carefully press the ingredients down and towards the blades with a spatula.
Step 4 – Check Consistency
If the mixture is too thick and dry, this will depend on how much juice your watermelon had, add 2-3 Tablespoons of cold water and blend until combined.
Step 5 – Adjust Moisture
Continue adding 2-3 Tablespoons of cold water and blending until you reach your desired consistency.
Step 6 – Serve
Serve cold in glasses with straws and lime slices, optional.
Storing Watermelon Slushie
The watermelon slushie is best served immediately after blending. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Before serving the stored slushie, allow it to thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes, and then blend it in the blender to restore its texture. Note that the slushie may lose some of its original texture and flavor after freezing, so it’s best to consume it fresh.
More Plant Based Recipes with Fruit
If you like this recipe, check out these other ideas where fruit is the star:
- Mango Lime Ice Pops
- Smoothie Bowl
- 2 Ingredient Fruit Dip
- Triple Berry Frozen Yogurt Pops
- Banana Pudding Ice Cream
Watermelon Slushie
Try this Watermelon Slushie recipe made with frozen watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of brown sugar for a naturally sweet and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 7 cups watermelon, cubed
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed, or maple syrup
- 6-10 Tablespoons cold water
- Lime slices, optional garnish
Instructions
- Lay the cubed watermelon on a baking sheet in the freezer or place it in a single layer in sealable plastic bags and freeze until frozen, 2 hours to overnight.
- Once the watermelon is frozen, and you’re ready to make your Slushie, place the frozen watermelon, lime juice, and brown sugar in a large blender.
- Blend for 3-5 minutes, tamping (pushing all ingredients down towards the blades) often until everything is smooth and creamy. If your blender doesn't come with a tamper you should stop the blender every so often and carefully press the ingredients down and towards the blades with a spatula.
- If the mixture is too thick and dry, this will depend on how much juice your watermelon had, add 2-3 Tablespoons of cold water and blend until combined.
- Continue adding 2-3 Tablespoons of cold water and blending until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve cold in glasses with straws and lime slices, optional.
Notes
If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container for a week. Before serving the slushie, allow it to thaw on the counter for 10-15 minutes, and then blend it in the blender to restore its texture.
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