Easy Kid-Made Watermelon Slushies Recipe

Watermelon slushies are the perfect summer treat!  This easy watermelon slushie recipe only requires two ingredients and they are both summer staples: watermelon and lemonade!   Take advantage of watermelon season and escape the heat with these easy to make homemade slushies. Kids will love making these icy treats and the results are delicious.

WaterMelon Slushie Recipe Perfect for Summer

Now these watermelon slushies are designed with kids in mind but I’ve got to say I enjoy  them  just as much as my preschooler!  It’s like sucking summer through a straw!

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We love making homemade drinks for kids in the summer and think that this easy slushie recipe is one of the quickest if you start with pre-frozen watermelon.

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Ingredients Needed To Make Watermelon Slushies

Directions to Make Homemade Watermelon Slushie Recipe

Step 1 – Freeze Your Watermelon

First you will need to freeze your watermelon.

How We Cut the Watermelon for Freezing

To make this a kid-friendly activity you can cut your watermelon in half and slice a small piece off of the rounded end so that it sits flat.  Then your child can create watermelon pieces  with a melon baller or spoon.  (If your kid is anything like mine, there will be a lot of sampling, which means this activity counts as snack time too!)

Freeze Melon Pieces on Parchment Paper

Place the melon pieces on a parchment or wax paper lined cookie sheet.  Now get them  in the freezer.

Leave Overnight in Freezer

We left our watermelon pieces in the freezer overnight to fully freeze, but you could place them for 4 or more hours which will usually get them frozen enough to make slushies.

How to Store Frozen Watermelon Pieces

Once your pieces are frozen you can store them in a freezer bag until you’re ready to make a slushy. We like to have some on hand so we can make them immediately.

Now the fun part.

Step 2 – Combine Ingredients in Blender

Place your lemonade and frozen watermelon pieces in the blender.  Secure the lid and let your little one push the button.  

Blitz until smooth.  

Note: Depending on the power of your blender you might need to wait until the watermelon thaws a bit.  You can also add more lemonade to help it along.

Step 3 – Serve & Enjoy Homemade Slushies

Pour your slushies into cups, add straws, and slurp!  Be careful you don’t get a brain freeze!

Enjoy!

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The next time you’re in the mood for a frozen treat, make these Watermelon Slushies, you and your kids will love them!