Medically reviewed by Shahzadi Devje, Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
Quench your thirst in style with this super easy no-added-sugar Watermelon Slushie recipe. With only three whole food ingredients, it's the perfect healthy choice to cool down on a hot Summer's day.
Don't you think watermelon makes Summer - official? Let's be honest, it's probably been a while since you enjoyed your last watermelon (thanks to Canadian weather!). So when blessed with a hot Summer's day, we're like, "Give us ALL the watermelon!" Picture the five of us, plunging our faces into giant juicy watermelons. Yup, we're the family that gets excited about watermelon eating competitions. No joke! And when it's hot and humid, we need whatever we eat and drink - to cool us down - fast. Hence, watermelon slushie to the rescue!
How To Make Watermelon Slushie - Step By Step
- Start by cutting your watermelon into small cubes and freeze for at least 12 hours (Images 1 and 2).
- Once you're ready to prepare the watermelon slushie, remove the watermelon cubes from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the lime and mint (Images 3 and 4).
- In a high-speed blender, add the watermelon cubes, lime juice and mint (Images 5,6 and 7).
- Blend until you achieve a slushie consistency (Image 8).
Like most kids, sweet freezer treats are the name of the game for our three. And what I love about this recipe, is our monkeys adore it; all the sweetness - minus added sugar. Instead of worrying about questionable ingredients, we're enjoying wholesome foods. Not to mention, this easy and healthy recipe is cheaper to make too.
Good luck finding a flavour combo more refreshing and summer-worthy than this!
What Are The Benefits Of Eating Watermelon
Besides being refreshing, light and super tasty, watermelons are hydrating too, with super-high water content - 92%. They are low in calories and contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Just like many other fruits and vegetables, we know that increased consumption is associated with reduced risk of many lifestyle-related chronic diseases: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers. What's more, there's also a link with reduced mortality.
Top Tips For Making Watermelon Slushie
- This recipe works best with ripe watermelon. When buying your watermelon, look for the pale yellow splotch, which indicates it's sweet and ready!
- Make sure you cut the watermelon in small-ish cubes to reduce the strain on your blender. They'll also freeze faster! And don't forget to try and cut the pieces similar in size.
- Take the watermelon cubes out of the freezer at least 10 minutes before blending. I like to take them out just before I prep the lime and mint.
- Opt for a high-speed blender to do the trick. Start on low-speed, stir and increase the speed gradually. Use the tamper to push down the pieces to encourage blending. Avoid over-blending, though - if you're after that lovely icy consistency.
- If you fancy a more liquid consistency, thaw the watermelon cubes for 20 minutes before blending.
- Don't fight the brain freeze and enjoy 🙂
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Tell me, how do you like to cool down? Have you tried my Watermelon Slushie recipe before? Leave me a comment and share your favourite way to enjoy watermelon?
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Watermelon Slushie | Easy And Healthy Summer Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon ripe
- 1 lime fresh, juice
- 8 mint leaves fresh, medium-sized, washed
Instructions
- Prepare the watermelon by removing the seeds and cut into small cubes. Freeze in a large container for at least 12 hours.
- Once you're ready to prepare the watermelon slushie, remove the watermelon cubes from the freezer and let them sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare the lime juice and mint leaves.
- In a high speed blender, add the ingredients and start to blend on low-speed. Use the tamper to push down the pieces to encourage blending. Avoid over-blending though - if you're after that lovely icy consistency. This step involved frequent stirring to ensure all the cubes are blended and mixed with the mint.
- Garnish with mint just before serving.
Notes
- This recipe works best with ripe watermelon. When buying your watermelon, look for the pale yellow splotch which indicates it's sweet and ready!
- Make sure you cut the watermelon in small-ish cubes, to reduce the strain on your blender. They'll also freeze faster! And don't forget to try and cut the pieces similar in size.
- Take the watermelon cubes out of the freezer at least 10 minutes before blending. I like to take them out just before I prep the lime and mint.
- Opt for a high speed blender to do the trick. Start on low-speed, stir and increase the speed gradually. Use the tamper to push down the pieces to encourage blending. Avoid over-blending though - if you're after that lovely icy consistency.
- If you fancy a more liquid consistency, thaw the watermelon cubes for 20 minutes before blending.
- Don't fight the brain freeze and enjoy 🙂
Please note the nutritional analysis values are estimates and suggestions. This nutrition facts table does not know your life - your body, including your hunger and satiety cues, change daily. It's okay to eat more or less. Say no to food guilt and instead embrace mindful eating.
Shahzadi is an award-winning registered dietitian (RD) regulated by the College of Dietitians of Ontario and certified diabetes educator (CDE), approved by the Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification Board. A YouTuber and notorious foodie, she's dedicated to helping you end your cooking wars, transform your health, and be the best version of yourself! Shahzadi is an on-air nutrition expert for CTV Your Morning and a regular contributor for Global News and other national media outlets.
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