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Watermelon Ice Cream

Published on July 30, 2021 By Gunjan Leave a Comment

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This 4 ingredient Watermelon Ice Cream recipe is a no churn summer dessert. It’s a simple vegan delight for all ages. Healthy and light yet packed with refreshing delicious flavors.

front view of served watermelon ice cream.

I am personally a fan of watermelon. Every season my refrigerator is stocked with this fruit.

In fact, my entire family makes a meal out of it every summer.
Its hydrating, refreshing and a healthier way to satisfy sweet cravings.

However, this time I thought of coming up with a recipe that’s frozen, kid friendly and yet healthy. So, what can be better than a homemade watermelon ice cream.

Yay!!! At this simple idea my kids were excited and got into my kitchen to start the process.

Even though I have an ice cream maker I wanted to innovate a vegan ice cream recipe that’s simple and possible for everyone.

Therefore, I created this no churn watermelon ice cream.

a spoon digging through watermelon ice cream.

Basically, it’s a hybrid between a sorbet and an ice cream because I wanted a distinct taste of the fruit and kids loved the touch of dairy free milk.

Therefore, I combined everyone’s choice of ingredients and experimented it.

The end result was fantastic and absolutely delectable and flavorsome.

My other frozen delights are:
Date Plum Sorbet
Carrot Smoothie Popsicles
Spinach Kiwi Popsicles
Baked Banana Chocolate Popsicles
Beetroot Rhubarb Ice Cream

I have made few interesting beverages out of this fruit and they are quite popular like watermelon cilantro drink, watermelon cherry cooler, watermelon smoothie.

My other summer recipes that might interest you are:
Mango Lemonade
Vegan Peach Cobbler
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Oil Free Cherry Cake

However, today I am here to share this watermelon ice cream recipe.

frozen chunks in a bowl.

Ingredients you will need:

Frozen watermelon
Oat milk
Maple syrup
Salt

I have used these easily available ingredients which you may buy from any local grocery store. However, I have provided links to few of them here for your convenience.

If you plan to buy from these affiliate links then I get a small commission which in turn encourages me to bring in more delicious recipes for you all.

Ingredients notes:

Watermelon – I used a firm watermelon and yet sweet. I prefer the seedless ones because that’s easy to handle. This fruit is hydrating, lowers inflammation, improves heart health and helps relieve muscle soreness. Moreover, after my workouts I like to replenish myself with fresh watermelon on sunny days.

Oat milk – I tried with other dairy free milk but oat milk works the best here. It provides a nice creamy texture to this ice cream and yet maintains a distinct taste of the fruit.

Maple syrup – I tested this recipe with date only. Then, I tried the combination of dates and maple syrup also. But it tastes best with only maple syrup.

Now, that you have gone through the ingredients in details I am sure you are excited to make this recipe and enjoy with your loved ones.

I am also excited for you and so waiting to see what you come up with.

So, grab your ingredients and a food processor and check out the steps.

How to make Watermelon Ice Cream

Step1: how to freeze watermelon

Firstly, I removed the skin of watermelon and cut into medium sized chunks.

Secondly, I placed them in a Ziploc bag and gently laid them flat in the freezer overnight.

steps to freeze watermelon chunks.

Step2: how to blend and freeze

In this step, I took out the frozen watermelon chunks and immediately placed them in the food processor along with all the other ingredients.

Next, I processed them until it formed a smooth and creamy frozen style treat.

I kept scraping from the sides at intervals while in the food processor at intervals.

steps to blend.

Once done, I spooned it out in loaf pan and placed it in the freezer for about 3 hours.

a 45 degree angle of frozen dessert in the loaf pan.

Later, I scooped it out with an ice cream scoop and enjoyed it thoroughly with my family.

top view of served watermelon ice cream

In fact, my girls loved it so much that they finished the entire batch in one sitting and demanded me to make it more.

So next time they became my sous chef and we all had fun making this delicious creamy watermelon ice cream.

a close up view of scooped watermelon ice cream.

Expert tips:

  • Make sure to freeze the fruit in Ziploc bag. This way the chunks do not stick to each other. Or else in a box the chunks will stick making it hard to handle it.
  • When you buy watermelon make sure it’s hard and firm and yet sweet.
  • Take out watermelon from the freezer only when you are ready to blend. It should be immediately blended so as to get the right texture.

I must insist you on trying this watermelon ice cream without ice cream maker. You won’t believe how easy and quick this summer dessert can be prepared.

Moreover, its hassle free and so perfect for all ages.

Watermelon Ice Cream FAQs

How long does this last?

This can be in the freezer for about 2 weeks.

How does it taste?

It has a distinct taste of watermelon along with being creamy because of oat milk. This also has a balanced sweetness to it. Therefore, it’s not overly sweetened but its at the right point.

Can I make this in ice cream maker?

Yes! There are 2 ways to do it. You may either blend frozen watermelon and then again place it in the ice cream to churn and enjoy immediately. Or else, skip freezing the watermelon and blend all the ingredients in a blender. Pour it in the ice cream and churn as per your manufacturer’s instructions. Once you get the desired consistency spoon it out in a loaf pan and freeze it for 3 hours.

top view of scooped watermelon ice cream in the loaf pan.

Did you make it?
If you get a chance to make this recipe then please leave your feedback in the comments along with a 5-star rating. In addition, you may tag @kiipfit on Instagram with your recipe remake image because we would love to see what you cooked.
You may also checkout my cookbook for everyday vegan comfort recipes.

front view of served watermelon ice cream.
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Watermelon Ice Cream

This 4 ingredient Watermelon Ice Cream recipe is a no churn summer dessert. It’s a simple vegan delight for all ages. Healthy and light yet packed with refreshing delicious flavors.
Prep Time10 mins
freezing time3 hrs
Total Time3 hrs 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make watermelon ice cream, no churn watermelon ice cream, vegan watermelon ice cream, watermelon ice cream recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 50kcal
Author: Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 3 cups heaped frozen watermelon chunks (see notes)
  • 1/2 cup oat milk
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and grind until its smooth and creamy.
    all the ingredients in the food processor
  • Spoon it out in a loaf pan and freeze it for at least 3 hours and until it is frozen to your desired consistency.
    blended ingredients.
  • Scoop with an ice cream scoop and enjoy.
    top view of frozen watermelon ice cream in the loaf pan.

Notes

  • It stays fresh in the freezer for 2-3 weeks.
  • To freeze watermelon – make sure to buy firm watermelon but sweet. Then cut into chunks. Drain the excess liquid and place the chunks in a Ziploc back. Gently, place them flat in the freezer making sure there are no obstacles. Also, do not place anything on it. Let it freeze overnight.  When ready take it out and grind immediately as directed.
 
  • Ice cream maker option:
  1. Follow step 1 from the instructions and churn it into your ice cream maker and enjoy immediately.
  2. Skip freezing the watermelon and blend all the ingredients in a blender. Then, churn in your ice cream as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Once reach the desired consistency of being frozen and creamy and smooth, spoon it out in a loaf pan and freeze again for 2-3 hours or until well frozen.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 41IU | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg

ice cream scoop in action of scooping watermelon ice cream.

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