With just three ingredients this Watermelon Slush recipe is not only easy to make but healthy too!
Watermelon is THE fruit of summer, don’t you think?! Nothing says summer more than biting into a nice, juicy slice of watermelon. I don’t know if it’s because I’m 8 months pregnant or because it’s so hot this year but I feel like I could eat a whole watermelon to myself in a day or two.
My boys on the other hand need a little more variety in their diet. So last month when the temperatures were too hot to handle we spent some time in the kitchen coming up with fun new drinks. Their favorite were the Jamba Juice Carribbean Passion Copycat drinks. Mine was this watermelon slush.
As you know by now I’m a huge fan of slushes. The only down fall to these cool drinks is the sugar content. I found out while doing research for our Copy Cat Sonic Slushes with Pop Rocks that the restaurant uses 5 pounds of sugar for every gallon of water. FIVE POUNDS! No wonder these dang love handles won’t go away!
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Watermelon Slush
This watermelon slush is just as tasty, if not tastier, and only has 1/2 cup sugar per batch; and each batch makes 3-5 servings depending on size. I feel a whole lot better letting my kids drink this version, obviously.
Watermelon Slush Ingredients
The best thing about these slushes is how simple they are to make! Other than cutting the watermelon to freeze my kids can make them themselves! All you need is:
- Watermelon
- Sugar
- Lemon Juice
- Water
Pro Tips:
- To make prep for these slushes easy I like to buy an extra watermelon when they’re on sale (or when they are $4.99 at Costco) and dice up the second one. I measure out the pieces into 5 cup portions and freeze them in ziploc bags. This way whenever the hankering for a slush comes on it only takes 2 minutes to make.
- If the slush is too sweet for you add a few more cubes of watermelon, or if it’s too tart add a little sugar at a time until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Best if served promptly after preparation.
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Watermelon Slush
Ingredients
- 5 cups watermelon diced and frozen
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- To make prep for these slushes easy I like to buy an extra watermelon when their on sale (or when they are $4.99 at Costco) and dice up the second one. I measure out the pieces into 5 cup portions and freeze them in ziploc bags. This way whenever the hankering for a slush comes on it only takes 2 minutes to make.
- If the slush is too sweet for you add a few more cubes of watermelon, or if it's too tart add a little sugar at a time until desired sweetness is achieved.
- Best if served promptly after preparation.
Nutrition
Do you love watermelon as much as I do?! What’s your favorite way to enjoy this summer classic?
Here are a few of my favorites: Watermelon Mint Feta Salad or Watermelon Sorbet or Watermelon Candy Popsicles
This post was originally posted August 9th 2016 and has been updated with new photos and text.
i have been so bored and decided to make this watermelon slush and it came out delicious!I can’t wait to try another recipe!!!!
Yay! We are so happy to hear that! Thanks Carolina!
I served this at a birthday party, and it was a huge hit! Everybody loved it, especially since it’s so hot outside. It makes a nice change from sodas.
Yay! So glad! It really is so good!