Description
Refreshing and indulgent, this homemade watermelon ice cream is the ultimate summer treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with the creamy texture of Greek yogurt. Perfect for hot days, this delicious dessert requires no baking and can be made quickly in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy night in, this easy-to-make ice cream will impress family and friends alike. Plus, you can customize it by adding your favorite fruits or sweeteners for a personalized twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon (diced)
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/8 to 1/4 cup water (if needed)
- 1 banana (optional)
Instructions
- Puree the diced watermelon in a blender until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix pureed watermelon with honey, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a freezable container to remove pulp.
- Freeze for one hour; then cut into cubes and blend again until smooth.
- Return to the freezer, pulsing every half hour until fully frozen (about four hours total).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg