How do you make a watermelon slushie for kids?

Start by blending fresh seedless watermelon until smooth. Strain the juice, add a bit of sugar and lemon juice, then freeze the mixture, stirring every 45 minutes. Scrape the ice into slushy pieces and serve with a splash of soda for extra fizz.

What are the ingredients in watermelon Icee?

Traditional watermelon Icees usually include watermelon flavoring, sugar, water, and ice or ice crystals. Our homemade version uses real watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and a fizzy drink like 7-Up to mimic that light, refreshing texture.

What to make out of frozen watermelon?

You can turn frozen watermelon chunks into smoothies, slushies, or even popsicles. It also makes a great base for fruit sorbets or as ice cubes for summer drinks.

How do you make watermelon ice blended?

Blend frozen watermelon cubes with a little liquid (like Sprite, lemonade, or coconut water) until smooth. You can also add ice cubes for a thicker texture.

Easy Watermelon Slushies for Kids

Description

Easy Watermelon Slushies for Kids made with real fruit, sugar, lemon juice, and soda for a refreshing summer treat.

Ingredients

Scale

6 cups seedless watermelon cubes

1/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

7-Up or Sprite to serve

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Instructions

1. Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth.

2. Strain the puree to remove pulp.

3. Mix in sugar and lemon juice until dissolved.

4. Freeze for 2-3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes.

5. Scrape into slushy shavings when frozen.

6. Spoon into glasses, top with soda, and garnish.

Notes

Use fresh, ripe watermelon for best flavor.

For added fun, freeze leftovers into popsicles.

Add fresh mint or a lemon slice for garnish.

Substitute Sprite with sparkling water for less sugar.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
Category: Drinks
Method: Freezer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 150
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg