Watermelon Slushie (3 Ingredients!)

Watermelon Slushie is an ultra-refreshing summer drink! All you need for this frozen treat is three ingredients.

Here’s an absolutely ideal frozen treat for summer. Who needs ice cream when you can have one Watermelon Slush? Mix together ripe melon, lime and some sweetener and you have a deliciously refreshing sweet puree to sip on. It’s a hit with adults and kids alike! Our 4 year old went nuts for this, and we love that it’s a healthy treat to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Ingredients for a watermelon slushie

This watermelon slushie is the perfect summer treat because it’s casual and unfussy. All you need is 3 ingredients plus ice! Here’s what you need to have on hand:

• ripe watermelon (Don’t try if it’s not ripe!)
• lime
• Sugar

All you have to do is blend these ingredients together until they form watermelon juice, then add ice until a mushy texture forms. Here are some things to note about texture!

Get the perfect slushie texture

The texture of this watermelon slushie is chilly but relaxed. Because it’s not a watermelon smoothie! Here are some points to consider:

• want it colder You can add a few more ice cubes. But the more ice you add, the more diluted the flavor. Don’t add too much ice! When we tested with 4 instead of 3 sundaes, the taste was too mild.
• Enjoy immediately! The texture of the slushie is perfect right out of the blender. It melts quickly, so enjoy right after. it doesn’t hold up well!

How to find a ripe watermelon

The most important thing for a watermelon slushie? Find a ripe watermelon! Don’t even try this with an unripe melon: no amount of sugar can make up for the lack of flavor. Here’s what you need to know to find a good melon:

• Shop during watermelon season. This is the best way to find a sweet and juicy melon.
• Look for the plot point. Most watermelons should have a spot at the bottom where they lay on the ground before being picked. If the spot is yellow, the watermelon is ripe (if it’s white, it’s not ripe).

Why drink a watermelon slushie?

Why Make a Watermelon Slushie? You may not need convincing, but we think:

• Watermelon is high In lycopene, an antioxidant that studies have shown may help reduce your risk of cancer and diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. It’s also packed with vitamins. (Source WebMD: Health Benefits of Watermelon)
• He is very moisturizing. Watermelon is 92% water, so it’s super hydrating!
• It’s frozen and delicious. The best reason? It tastes good unbelievable.

healthier watermelon drinks

There are so many ways to drink watermelon! Here are our top healthy watermelon drink ideas:

This watermelon slushie recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.