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If you're enjoying watermelon this summer like we are, then you may find yourself with some leftover watermelon on hand after those BBQs and celebrations.
Our summer has been packed full of watermelon on the menu, but that leftover watermelon only lasts a few days in the fridge before it spoils, and there's only so much one can eat, right?
To combat this, we took our leftover watermelon and froze it in chunks. With those chunks, we have made several frozen watermelon recipes that are absolutely incredible. This melon milkshake recipe is one of them.
If you have more melon than you can handle, check out our Pineapple Watermelon Banana Smoothie!
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's good for you. This Watermelon Milkshake is light, creamy, refreshing, and super simple to make. The fact that it can be prepared in a nutritious way is just an added bonus.
- It's adjustable. You can change the milk or sweetener, add more, or add less. Switch up your drink however you want! (Kind of like our Keto Italian Soda).
- It's quick and easy. With some already frozen melon, it's very quick to throw this recipe in a blender and pulse until smooth. You can have a glass in just a minute or two.
🛒 Ingredients
Watermelon- You'll need about 3 or 4 cups of frozen watermelon, so plan this in advance to give your melon enough time to solidify in the freezer.
Milk- Use regular milk, whole milk, or even non-dairy milk of choice like almond or coconut.
Honey- To sweeten the drink just a tad, adding in honey really works great. Other sweeteners can be used as well (like agave or maple syrup)
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Buy watermelon in season. Summer watermelon is significantly cheaper per pound. Cube and freeze extra so you can make milkshakes, smoothies, and other treats later without waste.
Stretch what you already have. Milk works great here, but this recipe is flexible. You can use dairy or non-dairy milk you already keep on hand to avoid buying anything extra.
Use simple sweeteners. Honey adds great flavor, but sugar, maple syrup, or even a splash of vanilla will work if that's what you have.
Don't toss leftovers. If you end up with extra watermelon, turn it into my Watermelon Jelly to use it up instead of letting it go bad.
🥄 How to Make Watermelon Milkshake
Step 1: Place your frozen watermelon into a blender and add in half of the requested milk.
Step 2: Blend until smooth, adding in a little more milk as needed to get to your desired consistency.
Step 3: Add in the honey or sweetener and blend again to combine.
Step 4: Divide the milkshake into two drinking glasses and serve. Top with whipped cream if desired.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Adjusting consistency: Add more milk for a thinner shake or use less milk for a thicker, creamier texture.
- Freezing watermelon: Cut watermelon into small chunks and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag or container to prevent sticking.
❄️ Storage
Storage: Watermelon Milkshakes are best enjoyed fresh. If needed, store leftovers in a tightly sealed jar or container in the freezer for up to 24 hours. Stir or re-blend before serving.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Watermelon milkshakes are light, refreshing, and slightly sweet, so they pair best with simple, salty, or lightly savory foods. Here are some easy ideas that work really well:
- Strawberry Blueberry PancakesRecipe $2.32 / Serving $0.19
- Smoked Salmon and Spinach QuicheRecipe $9.90 / Serving $1.24
- Dill Pickle Egg SaladRecipe $1.05 / Serving $0.21
- Chicken Nugget WrapsRecipe $3.93 / Serving $0.98
❓ Watermelon Milkshake FAQs
Yes, you can use ice cream or frozen yogurt to help thicken the drink and make it stretch even further. Start by adding 1 cup of ice cream and then taste and add more as desired.
Watermelon contains a significant amount of water, making this shake quite hydrating, which is ideal for summer. Other benefits may include the vitamins found in the melon, calcium from the milk, and the presence of antioxidants in the honey used as well.
Yes! Swap out the honey for a vegan-friendly alternative like agave and use nondairy milk. Then this recipe can be safely consumed by your vegan friends.
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📖 Recipe
Watermelon Milkshake
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups frozen watermelon chunks - ($2.18)
- 2 cups milk - ($0.40)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice - ($0.48)
Instructions
- Add base. Add the frozen watermelon to a blender and pour in about half of the milk.
- Blend. Blend until smooth, adding more milk gradually to reach your desired thickness.
- Sweeten. Add the honey or sweetener and blend again until fully combined.
- Serve. Divide the milkshake between two glasses and serve immediately. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Consistency. Add more milk for a thinner drink or less milk for a thicker milkshake.
- Freezing watermelon. Cut watermelon into small chunks and freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag or container to prevent clumping.
- Creamier option. Add up to 1 cup ice cream or frozen yogurt for a richer, thicker shake. Start with less and adjust to taste.
Nutritional Information
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