Over the Top Watermelon Slushie

 It is time to sing my love for this ruby-red fruit. Watermelon.  It simply screams summer my friends!   This is ridiculously easy.  Everyone will ask about it.  It takes zero effort other than cutting up watermelon and freezing it for a few hours.

This is adapted from the minimalist bakers blog.

COCONUT LIME WATERMELON SLUSHIE

 

Prep time

4 hours

Total time

4 hours

 

Super simple, 3-ingredient watermelon slushie with coconut milk and lime juice. The perfect refreshing, naturally sweetened summer treat!

Author: Minimalist Baker

Recipe type: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Serves: 2

Ingredients

WATERMELON JUICE

• 1 small seedless watermelon, cubed

WATERMELON SLUSHIE

• 4 cups frozen watermelon (~3/4 of 1 small seedless watermelon)
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) watermelon juice (plus more to ease blending)

Some like to add 1 tsp sea salt but I DO NOT

Instructions

1. Halve 1 small, ripe, seedless watermelon and scoop out rounded Tablespoon amounts (or cube with a knife). Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. or just throw in a bowl. Freeze until firm - about 3-4 hours.
2. In the meantime, halve another small seedless watermelon and add the fruit (leaving the rind behind) to a blender. Blend on high, adding a touch of water if needed (I didn't), until completely smooth and pureed.
3. OPTIONAL: Drape a large, thin dish towel over a mixing bowl and pour over juice. Then gather corners, lift up and squeeze the juice out leaving the pulp behind - there shouldn't be much, but this makes the juice extra smooth. Transfer to a mason jar, cover, and refrigerate - should keep for 3-4 days, or more.
4. Once watermelon is frozen, add ~ 4 cups frozen watermelon (I found this was about three-quarters of one small watermelon), coconut milk, lime juice, and watermelon juice to a blender and blend on low until creamy and smooth. You will need to scrape down the sides and blend on low to encourage it along. If it has trouble blending, add a bit more watermelon juice, but not too much or it will become too thin.
5. Once the slushie is blended and smooth, taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add more coconut milk for creaminess, lime for brightness, a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness, or 1 Tbsp sweetener of choice to sweeten. Blend and sample again - repeat as needed.
6. Serve in empty watermelon rinds or chilled serving glasses and garnish with a lime wedge.
7. This recipe serves 4 . Best when fresh! TIP: Freeze leftovers in Popsicle molds.