I had been planning on making this Watermelon Frosty recipe for a while. But it seemed every time we had fresh watermelon in the house it was gobbled up in just a few hours. Fresh, juicy watermelon has that instant gratification effect on people. Kinda like freshly baked bread, warm-from-the-oven cookies, hot pizza or freshly flipped pancakes. These foods beg to be consumed, without hesitation. But finally, I did it. I froze the freshly chopped watermelon. And this frosty bliss followed..
Get the recipe, plus some updated pics and an added video! Enjoy one of my most popular and beloved recipes. I make these frosties many times every summer..
THE original pics..
Reshot for a bit of an update, summer 2017..
Hot Saturday? Watermelon Frosty to the Rescue!
All day at the pool. Under the sun. The first tan lines of the season. Hot. Dry. Parched. Once we were settled in our snugglies at home I blended up these refreshing Watermelon Frosty drinks.
Watermelon Frosty
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups watermelon cubes, frozen
- ½-1 cup coconut water, add more as needed
- 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
- 2-4 tablespoon lime juice, (1-2 limes)
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender like a Vitamix and blend until frosty. Note: Start off with just ¼ cup of the water liquid and add more in splashes as needed to blend.
- Pour into frosted glasses to keep cool, garnish with lime or fresh watermelon sliced.
Equipment
- blender
Video
Notes
Optional: add a few pinches of cayenne for a spicy kick!
Party cocktail version: add 1-2 shots of your fave alcohol and reduce water a bit
nutrition estimate | per serving
Smoothie Tip! Frozen Melon makes the best smoothies. You can start freezing watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew - and more for the frostiest, most delicious smoothies and shakes ever! Try my Frozen Cantaloupe-infused Matcha Shake too. I have a few frozen melon smoothie recipes in my book 365 Vegan Smoothieshttp://santeequilibre.org/p/kathys-book.html%3C/a%3E%3C/strong%3E.%3C/p%3E
Watermelon Nutrition.
One cup watermelon contains just about 50 calories and loads of hydration from the high water content. It also contains fiber, lycopene and potassium. Watermelon is delicious on its own, but this frosty is really my favorite way to consume it.
Find more smoothie recipe in my book 365 Vegan Smoothies!
And the super vintage video of Gena (theFullHelping) and I making these frosties!..
Spin on this recipe.. Summer Chia-Seeded Watermelon Frosty..
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clfarrier says
Because of food allergies I cant have bananas, strawberries or pineapple, any ideas in fruit substitutions (especially bananas)?
Kathy Patalsky says
Glad you enjoy it Cathy!
Cathy Knots says
Hey this recipe is so cool! To top that, it is so very easy!
I think such options are much better for children who love their ice creams and sorbets. I seriously can't think of an easier way to indulge and still cut off that flab to an extent!
Julia Ralston says
I just A-DORE watermelon, I could eat it all day long. Making this today, its hot in Texas and this is perfect. Thanks Kathy.
owen says
it is true this recipe is amazing becky
Becky says
This is amazing!!
Michelle Cantu says
You did it again. This is fabulous..we really enjoyed them. Thank you.
Annie Baker says
I just bought some popsicle sleeves and this looks like the perfect thing to try in them. What's more perfect for a fourth of july party than watermelon popsicles?!?
carlyklock says
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Mary Vuong says
I just made this (no bananas though as they have already been eaten..) Verty yummy and refreshing on this 102 degree day.
B4crafter says
Going to have to freeze some watermelon to try it out. May make it this weekend when we will have company.
Lisa E Adams says
Made without maple syrup and was very refreshing and tasty! Love it!
Suzette says
I made this today after coming home from the beach and hubby and I LOVED it....so refreshing!! I didn't add the tequila since we don't have any in the house right now (I know, I know, hard to believe!!) but can't wait to try it with the tequila. I thought about adding coconut rum but by the time I thought of it, we were already sipping away and thoroughly enjoying it. I told hubby we have to keep watermelon in the freezer from now on! 🙂
AnnieSantandreu says
I'm going to try this right away! this is what i need for the day!
Kathy Patalsky says
Enjoy!
Lauren says
Just enjoyed this delicious frosty!! Thanks so much for the recipe! We LOVED it!
Kathy Patalsky says
Yay! 🙂
Snuzzi95 says
How do you get it frosty And thick like that? Mine came out liquid and like a juice. should the watermelon freeze overnight?
Kathy Patalsky says
Yes you need to use frozen watermelon.
Sherlock Veteran says
I made this a while ago for me and my toddler. We loved it! So refreshing and a great combination of flavors.
Sherlock Veteran says
This is awesome! So refreshing and oh so delicious! My 3 year old loved it! It's practically summer here so we're looking into frostys and smoothies right now. I'm going to have to try all of your frosty recipes. If you haven't tried this, TRY IT!
anti-inflammatory support says
You can try blending it with an apple. You can also do some experiments in order to make it more tastier, more delicious and healthier.
Suzette says
You can barely taste the banana....sooooo gooood!!!!
topcopmom says
Blue Agave syrup is available in most stores now. It is a low glycemic sweetener and works in most things instead of sugar. I put it on my oatmeal.
Dawn0fTime says
This is great! I tapped a maple tree out back this winter and have TONS of maple syrup in my freezer. This is a fun way to use some of it up!