Simply sweet and creamy, this luscious, 5-ingredient, Real Food Watermelon Milkshake is the perfect, refreshing treat on a hot summer day.
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!
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.
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.
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 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!
Real Food Watermelon Milkshake
Real Food Watermelon Milkshake {Dairy Free Option}
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
- Pour choice of milk into a BPA-free silicone or stainless steel ice cube tray. Freeze overnight until milk is frozen into ice cubes.
- 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.
- 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.]
- Serve immediately.
Notes
YOU WILL NEED: Ice Cube Tray, Blender
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 719Total Fat: 56gSaturated Fat: 47gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 410mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 17g
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Such a fun idea! I haven’t had any watermelon yet this season-can’t wait to make this!
Thanks! I hope you get to enjoy some once watermelon season hits. 🙂
I love the idea of making this with coconut milk! I’m going to make this recipe this summer for sure!!
I hope you get to Emily, it’s so delicious and refreshing. 🙂
Love this! I love the sea salt, too~ so good with watermelon and creamy, slushy!
Thanks! Isn’t sea salt the best with watermelon? So yummy! 🙂
It really is, and watermelon’s what my kids look forward to each spring more than any other fruit!
That’s so sweet, it’s the same for my kids too. They can’t wait for watermelon 🙂
I’ve never heard of a watermelon milkshake, but I’m dying to try it!
I hope you get to! It’s so yummy 🙂
Oh this is super fun! I have made watermelon into slushies but I LOVE the idea of a milkshake! Thank you for the fun idea!
Watermelon slushies are awesome too! 🙂
Looks perfect for a hot Miami summer! Going to add this to the list of recipes I must try!
Yes! Enjoy your hot summer! So cool that you live in Miami, always makes me think of Miami Vice ~ my husband’s favorite. 😉
Fun recipe 🙂 I love all of the real food ingredients that you used. Can’t wait to try it! Pinned and yummed!
Thanks so much Marjorie! Thank you for the pin and yum too. 🙂
I will be sipping this by the pool all summer!
That sounds perfect! 🙂
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
So sweet! What a thoughtful idea. I hope you all enjoy them. 🙂
I bet this would be delicious as a popsicle! What a unique recipe!
Oh yum! That sounds good too. 🙂
I looove fresh watermelon in the summertime. The idea of a watermelon milkshake sounds delicious, I may have to try that next time I buy one!
Euriental
It’s so yummy! I hope you get to make some Kamara 🙂
Now this looks like something I would want to drink all summer long!
🙂 it would be a fun one to share with your grandkids too. Hope you get to make some. xo
YUM + so pretty! This will be great to look forward to on a hot summer afternoon!
~jules
Thanks Jules! I hope you get to make some. 🙂
This sounds really yummy and refreshing! Perfect for summer:)
Thanks Joanna! It’s so perfect on a hot day. 🙂
This looks amazing! I’ve never had a watermelon milkshake! Definitely want to give this a try!
xo Ashley
Thank you so much Ashley! I hope you get to try some. 🙂
Anything with watermelon catches my attention. Milkshakes too 😉
Me too! Gotta love watermelon, and milkshakes too 😉
Never thought to make something creamy with watermelon but I could totally go for this!
It’s so good! I hope you get to try some.
I adore watermelon and eat it year round. I am totally going to have to try this!
Watermelon is awesome! 🙂
I LOVE watermelon, I think I would be able to eat a whole one by myself in two days, no joke! I’ve never even thought of putting it in a blender, genius! This looks creamy and dreamy 🙂
I hear you, I feel the same way except my kiddos usually devour it before I can. 😉
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! ♥
LOL that’s okay Andrea 😉 Those are the words that come to mind for me too. xo
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. 😉
I hope you get to try some soon. I’m sure the kiddos will love it too. 🙂 xo
this sounds so refreshing! I am looking forward to trying it this summer!
I hope you get to Gaye 🙂 It’s so delicious.
There are 2 kiddos living in my house who will love you forever and ever! They’re watermelon fiends!
Aww … one of these days I’ll get to meet them in person. I hope they enjoy this! xo
Wow watermelon and milk? I’ve never thought to combine the two, I am intrigued!
I love making watermelon ice cream, so that’s how this was inspired 🙂 It’s super yummy.
This looks so amazing and refreshing! Can’t wait for it to be full-on summer so I can enjoy yummy drinks like this one.
Thank you Jean! I know what you mean, I can’t wait for watermelon season. 🙂
This is so pretty! That soft pink color is lovely. And it’s sounds amazing!
Thanks so much Linda! xo
I have some kiddos that are CRAZY for watermelon…they would LOVE this!! And that color, love it!
I hope you get to make some for them 🙂
I would never have thought to put watermelon into a milkshake! What a great, refreshing drink!
Thanks Cathy! It’s so yummy 🙂
So refreshing and perfect for a warm summer day. Can’t wait to make this for my son; he will love it!
I hope he enjoys it! 🙂
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!!!
I hope you get to try it! 🙂 I’m looking forward to watermelons once they’re in season too. Enjoy your farmer’s market finds!
I have never seen a recipe for a watermelon milkshake before what an awesome idea. I’m dying to try this!
I hope you get to try some Carrie, it’s so yummy! 🙂
I’m the watermelon monster in our house – in the summertime, it’s my hands-down favourite. I have never made a smoothie with watermelon, though!
If you love it, then you’ve got to try it. I think you’ll love it 🙂
Oh, I would love to make this with coconut milk! It is so pretty and sounds like the perfect treat on a hot day!
I think you would love it! 🙂 I hope you get to make some this summer.
This would be so refreshing on any summer day! Saving!!
It’s perfect during the summer 🙂 Thanks Liz!