Recipes to Nourish

Gluten-Free Real Food & Natural Living

Real Food Watermelon Milkshake {Dairy Free Option}

I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article. Full disclosure.

Simply sweet and creamy, this luscious, 5-ingredient, Real Food Watermelon Milkshake is the perfect, refreshing treat on a hot summer day. 

Mason jar of frosty pink watermelon milkshake with fresh watermelon slices.

Watermelon treats are perfect for summer.

Now that we’re approaching the end of spring, watermelons seem to be available everywhere. I know we get some produce earlier in California, so maybe they’re not everywhere yet, but they will be soon. Summertime is just around the corner.

Can you believe summer is almost here?!

When the hot weather hits, all I want is cool, refreshing drinks like Strawberry Ginger Switchel and slushy watermelon lemonade. And of course, icy treats like homemade watermelon ice cream and popsicles.

I might even have ice cream for dinner!

Watermelon milkshakes in 2 mason jars with fresh watermelon slices.

I mean, why would anyone want to be in the kitchen cooking over the hot stove and sweltering hot oven when you can make nourishing ice cream fast. I am all about cool meals when the heat is on.

Now I have the Glenn Frey “The Heat Is On” theme song from Beverly Hills Cop in my head. Anyone else? Just me?

Got sidetracked there for a second.

Watermelon milkshakes in 2 mason jars with fresh watermelon slices.

Anyway, my family LOVES watermelon.

My husband and I really enjoy it, but usually the girls end up getting most of it. They plow through watermelon Every. Single. Time.

Watermelon milkshakes in 2 mason jars with fresh watermelon slices.

I’m always trying to come up with new ways to use watermelon every summer since it’s loved so much. I make watermelon smoothies, creamy watermelon ice cream, watermelon popsicles, watermelon granita, watermelon slushies, and on and on.

Since we’re at the beginning of watermelon season, I felt like treating my family to an extra special, tasty treat. I knew I wanted a cold drink like a smoothie, but something that was more of a treat like ice cream. How about a Milkshake?! Real Food Watermelon Milkshakes!

Watermelon milkshakes in 2 mason jars with fresh watermelon slices.

Watermelon milkshakes equal pure, mouthwatering summertime bliss in a glass.

This soft pink beauty is such a fun afternoon snack or evening summer dessert.

I hope you get to enjoy lots of Real Food Watermelon Milkshakes this summer. Enjoy!

Mason jar of frosty pink watermelon milkshake with fresh watermelon slices.

Real Food Watermelon Milkshake

Watermelon milkshakes in 2 mason jars with fresh watermelon slices.

Real Food Watermelon Milkshake {Dairy Free Option}

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Inactive Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Simply sweet and creamy, this luscious, 5-ingredient, Real Food Watermelon Milkshake is the perfect, refreshing treat on a hot summer day.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1" chunks, frozen
  • 1 1/2 cups raw, organic or grass-fed whole milk OR full-fat coconut milk, frozen into ice cubes
  • 1/2 cup raw, organic or grass-fed whole milk OR full-fat coconut milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons light colored raw honey
  • 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water soluble grass-fed collagen - optional (<-- this is my favorite brand)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt - optional (<-- this is my favorite sea salt)

Instructions

  1. Pour choice of milk into a BPA-free silicone or stainless steel ice cube tray. Freeze overnight until milk is frozen into ice cubes.
  2. Prep the watermelon - remove and discard the rind and chop flesh into 1" chunks. Store in an airtight container and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours, best overnight. 
  3. Add frozen watermelon, milk ice cubes and all remaining ingredients to blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, combined, thick and slushy. [Note: If you're having trouble blending it, you can add a small amount of liquid, but try not to add too much or it won't be thick like a milkshake.]
  4. Serve immediately.

Notes

YOU WILL NEED: Ice Cube Tray, Blender 

I only recommend using a quality grass-fed collagen. Knowing the source and where the collagen comes from is very important. My favorite brand is Perfect Supplements Hydrolyzed Collagen. I am so impressed with the quality of their collagen + they're the only company on the market that I know of that is 100% pesticide free and has proof of purity. 

BONUS: I have a 10% OFF your entire order coupon code just for Recipes to Nourish readers! Just follow the link here and enter NOURISH10 at checkout. 

Recommended Products

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 719Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 410mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 17g

This nutritional information was auto-generated based on serving size, number of servings, and typical information for the ingredients listed. To obtain the most accurate representation of the nutritional information in a given recipe, please calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients and amounts used, using your preferred nutrition calculator. Under no circumstances shall the this website and the author be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on the given nutritional information. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.

© Emily
Cuisine: American / Category: Beverage

Are you on Pinterest? I pin lots of yummy real food recipes + more there. I have a board just for Beverages and Frozen Treats too! Come follow along.

The Art of Great Cooking With Your Instant Pot Cookbook - 80 INSPIRING GLUTEN-FREE RECIPES MADE EASIER, FASTER AND MORE NUTRITIOUS IN YOUR MULTI-FUNCTION COOKER | Recipes to Nourish // Instant Pot Recipes | Pressure Cooker Recipes | Gluten Free Recipes | Healthy Recipes | Real Food Recipes

MORE RECIPES YOU MIGHT ENJOY

Paleo Brownie Cheesecake Ice Cream

Healthy Pineapple Whip {Paleo}

Fresh strawberries and rhubarb and a bowl of cobbler.

Paleo Grain Free Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler

Scoops of strawberry ice cream in ice cream cones with fresh strawberries.

Real Food Strawberry Ice Cream

Big bowl of purple blueberry ice cream.

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Iced mint lemonade in a pitcher and glass with fresh lemon slices and mint.

Sugar Free Stevia Sweetened Mint Lemonade

Perfect Supplements Affiliate

Hydrolyzed Collagen, Desiccated Liver, Coconut Oil, Liver Detox Support, Ancient Minerals + more!

SaveSave

LEARN MORE ABOUT NATURAL LIVING + JOIN MY FB GROUP

Join my Recipes to Nourish – Natural Living Facebook Group – a learning community focusing on Natural Living, Self Care, Wellness + Vibrant Health. Topics include DIY recipes, natural body care, real food recipes, non-toxic living, essential oils, supporting the body, chemical free home + much more.

STANDARD FTC DISCLOSURE:
I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please note that I only endorse products that are in alignment with Recipes to Nourish’s ideals and that I believe would be of value to my readers. Recipes to Nourish is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Statements on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products and/or information are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. For additional information, please visit my Disclaimer page.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  9. There are fewer things Shawn loves more than a watermelon and these look so refreshing and perfect for Summer. I’ll definitely make these for him for Father’s Day! XO

    Anna

    Reply

  15. This looks amazing! I’ve never had a watermelon milkshake! Definitely want to give this a try!

    xo Ashley

    Reply

  20. Wow! This watermelon shakes looks so decadent and dreamy! And I am always down for a shake that is so rich and creamy!

    ps: I just realized the comment above me used the words creamy and dreamy, but those are the first words that came to my mind too! ♥

    Reply

  21. I can’t wait for watermelon to be in season down here! I’m definitely giving this a try. 🙂 My kiddos are huge watermelon fans, too. 😉 Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays, Emily. 😉

    Reply

  30. What a fun recipe! I can’t wait to try it once it finally warms up and we have watermelons at our farmer’s market!!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Skip to Recipe