Strawberry Watermelon Slush

This refreshing Strawberry Watermelon Slush with Lime recipe is naturally sweetened with no added sugar. It only requires 3 simple, whole food ingredients! A summertime staple.

This watermelon strawberry slush is such a thirst-quenching, refreshing drink.

It is easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients.

Plus it is naturally sweetened, with no added sugar. (Unless you prefer to add it!)

It's a perfect drink to enjoy out in that bright summer sunshine.

Ingredients for Strawberry Watermelon Slush

For this slushie recipe you will blend in a high-speed blender:

• Seedless watermelon: Be sure to find ripe, flavorful fresh fruit which can make all the difference in a simple recipe like this. Watermelon is a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6. It's also rich in carotenoid phytonutrients, especially lycopene. (This helps provide antioxidant protection caused by free-radicals.)
• Ripe strawberries: Either fresh or frozen will work. I buy organic produce when possible. This is a great recipe to make in June when strawberries are in peak season and freshness! Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Plus they have carotenoids and flavonoids which provide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.
• Fresh lime juice: You will need about one juicy lime for this recipe.

Try other berries! You can also add other fresh berries of choice such as blueberries, blackberries, or huckleberries.

Freezing Watermelon

Cube and freeze: I set the melon cubes on a baking sheet (or shallow non-glass bowl) to freeze. They fully freeze after about 2-3 hours and become very hard. If you freeze them in a bowl, the cubes will be stuck together (and often to the bowl). So just set out the bowl and let thaw for 15-20 minutes before using.

Freezing a bigger batch: It can be helpful to freeze the watermelon cubes single file on a baking sheet first. Then once they fully freeze, transfer them to a storage container for longer-term.

Blender tip: If your blender isn’t very strong, that's okay. You may want to freeze the watermelon for only about 60-90 minutes instead. Or simply let it sit out and thaw a little before blending.

Customizing

Lemon variation: Feel free to swap out the lime juice from fresh lemon juice instead. (Or a lemon-lime combination!)

Fresh strawberries: If you are using fresh strawberries, you may want to add a few ice cubes to keep the slushy consistency cold. Or you could simply freeze your hulled strawberries with the watermelon if you’d like.

Sweeten it: Depending on how sweet your watermelon + berries are, you may want some extra sweetener to taste. Simply drizzle in a teaspoon of pure maple syrup, agave syrup, coconut sugar, or your own favorite sweetener.

Other Uses

Frozen cocktail: Turn this recipe into a cocktail if that's your thing! Simply add alcohol of choice such as rum, vodka, tequila, gin, etc. Then garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.

Frozen fruit pops: Try pouring this tasty, fruity mixture into frozen pop molds as well.

For more inspiration, also browse all drink + beverage recipes.

Strawberry Watermelon Slush

This easy slush is naturally sweetened with no added sugar. It's made with just 3 whole food ingredients, and is a perfect summertime refreshment!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Freezing Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 2 small slushes

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 2 cups seedless watermelon (frozen*)
• 1 1/3 cups strawberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (about 1 juicy lime)

Optional:

• Ice cubes, fresh mint, fresh basil

Instructions

• Prepare + freeze watermelon: Cube watermelon (rind removed) and place in freezer* for 2 hours or longer.
• When ready to make the slush, rinse and hull the strawberries. (Or simply use frozen strawberries.)
• Place frozen watermelon, strawberries, and fresh lime juice in blender. Blend until slushy and serve immediately.

Notes

*Freezing watermelon: I place the cut melon cubes on a baking sheet (or shallow non-glass bowl) to freeze. They fully freeze after about 2-3 hours and become very hard. If you freeze them in a bowl, the cubes will be stuck together (and often to the bowl) so simply set the bowl out and let it thaw slightly for 15-20 minutes before using.

Blender: If your blender isn’t very strong, you may want to only freeze the watermelon for about 60-90 minutes or let thaw a bit before blending.

Lemon juice: Swap out the lime juice for lemon juice if desired.

Strawberries: If using fresh strawberries, you may want to add a few ice cubes to keep it extra “slushy”. Or you could freeze your hulled strawberries with the watermelon if preferred.

Sweeten it: Depending on how sweet your watermelon & strawberries are, you may need some extra sweetener to taste – agave, coconut sugar, etc.

Popsicle: Try this mixture in frozen pop molds as well!

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Strawberry Watermelon Slush

Amount per Serving

Calories

80

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Potassium

 

335

mg

10

%

Carbohydrates

 

20

g

7

%

Fiber

 

3

g

13

%

Sugar

 

14

g

16

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

884

IU

18

%

Vitamin C

 

73

mg

88

%

Calcium

 

28

mg

3

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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If you are enjoying this watermelon lime strawberry slush recipe with no added sugar, also check out these other summer foods:

• Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad
• Edamame, Corn, Tomato Salad with Lemon Dressing
• Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
• Fresh Tomato Basil Pasta
• Classic Vegan Potato Salad

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