Watermelon Slushie
Cool down with this easy and healthy watermelon slushie recipe! Made with fresh watermelon, lime juice, and a touch of maple syrup.
Servings 4 people
Calories 211kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- ½ watermelon half of a 5kg watermelon
- 1½ cup water
- 3 limes, juice extracted
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Scoop and freeze: Cut your watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh of one half. Place it into a large container and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Prep the limes: Juice the limes and remove any seeds.
- Soften the watermelon: Take the frozen watermelon out of the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Alternatively, microwave it for 1 minute to slightly soften and separate the frozen pieces.
- Blend: Add the frozen watermelon, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and water to a high-speed blender. Blend until you reach a smooth, slushie consistency. You may need to stop and scrape the sides or stir between pulses depending on your blender.
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Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 3226IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2mg