Have you been enjoying lots of summer food so far?
Nothing screams summer like ice cream, popsicles, BBQ, fresh salsas, grilled sweet non-GMO corn, agua frescas, lemonade, iced tea … and slushies!
If you haven't had a slushie yet, you've been missing out! Don't go another week without enjoying one of these Watermelon Cucumber Slushies! Seriously, make some this weekend. You will love it and your kids will thank you.
Homemade slushies are so refreshing, hydrating and sweetened with honey {no refined sugars here}. The perfect cooling summertime drink.
Watermelon Cucumber Slushie
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups organic seedless watermelon, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup organic cucumber, peeled
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice, about 2 lemons
- 3-4 tablespoons raw light-colored honey {I use local clover}
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, optional
- 3 cups ice cubes made from filtered water or coconut water
Instructions
- Prep the watermelon - cut away the rind and chop the flesh into 1" chunks. Freeze the watermelon chunks for a few hours or overnight {best}.
- Prep the cucumber - remove the skin with a peeler. Cut in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds with a teaspoon. Discard seeds.
- Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend on high speed until combined and slushy. If you're having trouble blending it, you can add a small amount of filtered water or coconut water.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
You can also make ice cubes from a mild herbal tea for some extra vitamins and minerals. It will change the flavor slightly, but it's still delicious. My kids love it both ways.
Mmmmmmmm! I feel refreshed just reading this recipe!
~jules