Two ingredients make this Watermelon Lime Sorbet, an easy and healthy treat that everyone will love – vegan, paleo, dairy free, gluten free, and sweetener free!
It is officially hot here. I looked at the forecast on my phone the other day and it said 100+ degrees for the next week. I think it is supposed to hit 107 one day.
Thank goodness for air conditioning. True story – my parents still don’t have AC. They live outside Philly, but it still gets hot there.
One thing that people always think of in the summertime is watermelon. I was never a huge fan of watermelon growing up. Honestly I think it was because my mom never bought it because she doesn’t really like it that much.
So we never really had it in our house. I also didn’t like watermelon flavored things – candies, water ice, popsicles… – they were always too sweet or artificial tasting to me.
Micheal on the other hand is a huge fan of it. I think it might be his favorite fruit, at least he acts like it when we have one. The kid eats it up. Buying it for him has turned me into a pretty big watermelon lover.
Especially if you get lucky with a really sweet one, it’s so good. It has a pretty good nutritional profile as well (find out more here) for being mostly water.
This watermelon lime sorbet is so simple to make. It only takes 2 ingredients and a little patience. The watermelon is frozen to make ice like consistency, leaving out the artificial flavorings. I added some lime for a little kick and to help the blending process.
You will need a high powered blender (I love my Vitamix!) or food processor. You can also just wait for the frozen watermelon to thaw a little for an easier blending process.
If you are waiting for them to thaw some and you try one, be warned – frozen watermelon is addicting. Since making this recipe a few times, it has become one of my favorite snacks. I bought a huge watermelon the other day, cut it up, and froze half of it just for snacking.
Check out the video on how easy it comes together!
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Watermelon Lime Sorbet
Ingredients
- 5 heaping cups cubed watermelon (about 750 grams)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place cubed watermelon on a parchment lined baking sheet or plastic cutting board and freeze for 5 hours, or until frozen.
- Place lime juice, frozen watermelon*, and sea salt (if using) in a Vitamix or high powered blender or food processor. Blend until watermelon is broken down into shaved ice type consistency.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Corrinne Minucci
October 23, 2016 at 9:35 amHi There, what an informative and wonderful post. Helped me very much with my dilemma. Like the points you have talked about. Absolutely true!
jess larson | plays well with butter
July 27, 2017 at 7:24 amlooks SO refreshing, kelly!!! perfect summer recipe, & i love how simple it is to throw together! giving it a try – chris would love this! xx
Kelly
August 1, 2017 at 9:22 amThanks Jess!! It really is so simple! I’m even thinking you could add a little alcohol for a fun summer treat haha!
Tiffany
July 28, 2017 at 8:59 amThis looks soooooo good! Think a food processor would work? I really should get a blender haha!
Kelly
August 1, 2017 at 9:25 amYes it definitely will!! You can even let the watermelon sit of a couple minutes so it isn’t rock solid before you process it. And yes, my Vitamix is my most used kitchen gadget!
Tiffany
August 15, 2017 at 1:52 pmUpdate: It worked and is so refreshing!!
Kelly
August 16, 2017 at 12:33 pmYAY!! So glad it worked and you liked it! Thanks for trying Tiffany 🙂
Denise
January 28, 2019 at 2:12 pmIs this something that can be made ahead of time and frozen?
Kelly
January 29, 2019 at 11:54 amYep! It will freeze in one solid block (or whatever you are freezing it in), but just let it thaw out in the fridge and then blend it again. The blending it again will give it the same consistency as when you first make it. You could even freeze it in smaller containers for individual portions. Hope you enjoy!
Dad
July 21, 2019 at 10:48 pmLooks sooo refreshing and it’s hot as he— here
Kerry
July 22, 2019 at 8:07 pmThank you for this recipe! It’s so simple and refreshing! The lime juice added the perfect amount of zing. My whole family really enjoyed this watermelon sorbet.