Real Food Watermelon Milkshake {Dairy Free Option}

Name: Real Food Watermelon Milkshake {Dairy Free Option}
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
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 (I only recommend this brand); 1/4 teaspoon mineral-rich salt - optional

Published: May 23, 2016 · Modified: Aug 20, 2019 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 70 Comments

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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}

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 ½ cups raw, organic or grass-fed whole milk OR full-fat coconut milk, frozen into ice cubes
½ 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 (I only recommend this brand)
¼ teaspoon mineral-rich salt - optional

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

Hydrolyzed Grass-fed Collagen: I only recommend using a quality grass-fed collagen. Collagen adds a nourishing boost to this watermelon milkshake as well as some extra protein. I only recommend this non-GMO grass-fed collagen that is certified free of pesticides, hormones, chemicals and contaminants. This collagen is the world’s first collagen (and gelatin) to earn the glyphosate residue-free certification from the Detox Project.

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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

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded, work-at-home, single mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author - The Art of Great Cooking with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon top 10 new release in gluten free recipes), The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes (which has sold over 23,900 copies so far), Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot (ranked as an Amazon #1 New Release Best Seller), Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot , food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible. Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips at Recipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, X Twitter and YouTube plus grab her free eBook Holistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >> About Emily.

Comments

EA-The Spicy RD

May 23, 2016 at 7:59 am

Such a fun idea! I haven't had any watermelon yet this season-can't wait to make this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 23, 2016 at 3:35 pm
  
  Thanks! I hope you get to enjoy some once watermelon season hits. 🙂
  
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Gluten Free With Emily

May 23, 2016 at 9:08 am

I love the idea of making this with coconut milk! I'm going to make this recipe this summer for sure!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 23, 2016 at 3:35 pm
  
  I hope you get to Emily, it's so delicious and refreshing. 🙂
  
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Megan Stevens

May 23, 2016 at 10:56 am

Love this! I love the sea salt, too~ so good with watermelon and creamy, slushy!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 23, 2016 at 3:34 pm
  
  Thanks! Isn't sea salt the best with watermelon? So yummy! 🙂
  
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  - Megan Stevens
    
    April 23, 2018 at 4:07 pm
    
    It really is, and watermelon's what my kids look forward to each spring more than any other fruit!
    
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    - Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
      
      April 24, 2018 at 4:26 pm
      
      That's so sweet, it's the same for my kids too. They can't wait for watermelon 🙂
      
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Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate

May 23, 2016 at 1:28 pm

I've never heard of a watermelon milkshake, but I'm dying to try it!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 23, 2016 at 3:34 pm
  
  I hope you get to! It's so yummy 🙂
  
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Renee Kohley

May 23, 2016 at 4:21 pm

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!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 12:00 pm
  
  Watermelon slushies are awesome too! 🙂
  
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Amanda

May 24, 2016 at 5:42 am

Looks perfect for a hot Miami summer! Going to add this to the list of recipes I must try!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 12:00 pm
  
  Yes! Enjoy your hot summer! So cool that you live in Miami, always makes me think of Miami Vice ~ my husband's favorite. 😉
  
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Marjorie

May 24, 2016 at 9:08 am

Fun recipe 🙂 I love all of the real food ingredients that you used. Can't wait to try it! Pinned and yummed!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 11:59 am
  
  Thanks so much Marjorie! Thank you for the pin and yum too. 🙂
  
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The Food Hunter

May 24, 2016 at 9:37 am

I will be sipping this by the pool all summer!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 11:58 am
  
  That sounds perfect! 🙂
  
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Anna

May 24, 2016 at 9:43 am

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

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 11:58 am
  
  So sweet! What a thoughtful idea. I hope you all enjoy them. 🙂
  
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Tash

May 24, 2016 at 10:06 am

I bet this would be delicious as a popsicle! What a unique recipe!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 11:57 am
  
  Oh yum! That sounds good too. 🙂
  
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Kamara

May 24, 2016 at 10:51 am

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

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 24, 2016 at 11:57 am
  
  It's so yummy! I hope you get to make some Kamara 🙂
  
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linda

May 24, 2016 at 2:25 pm

Now this looks like something I would want to drink all summer long!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:48 pm
  
  🙂 it would be a fun one to share with your grandkids too. Hope you get to make some. xo
  
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jules

May 24, 2016 at 4:06 pm

YUM + so pretty! This will be great to look forward to on a hot summer afternoon!
~jules

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:48 pm
  
  Thanks Jules! I hope you get to make some. 🙂
  
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Joanna

May 24, 2016 at 5:09 pm

This sounds really yummy and refreshing! Perfect for summer:)

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:48 pm
  
  Thanks Joanna! It's so perfect on a hot day. 🙂
  
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Ashley

May 24, 2016 at 5:29 pm

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

xo Ashley

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:47 pm
  
  Thank you so much Ashley! I hope you get to try some. 🙂
  
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Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

May 24, 2016 at 5:53 pm

Anything with watermelon catches my attention. Milkshakes too 😉

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:47 pm
  
  Me too! Gotta love watermelon, and milkshakes too 😉
  
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Matt - Plating Pixels

May 25, 2016 at 12:59 pm

Never thought to make something creamy with watermelon but I could totally go for this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:46 pm
  
  It's so good! I hope you get to try some.
  
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Bella B (xoxoBella)

May 25, 2016 at 9:40 pm

I adore watermelon and eat it year round. I am totally going to have to try this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 26, 2016 at 5:45 pm
  
  Watermelon is awesome! 🙂
  
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Bethany @ athletic avocado

May 27, 2016 at 7:28 am

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 🙂

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 27, 2016 at 11:20 am
  
  I hear you, I feel the same way except my kiddos usually devour it before I can. 😉
  
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Andrea Wyckoff

May 27, 2016 at 6:54 pm

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! ♥

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 28, 2016 at 5:29 pm
  
  LOL that's okay Andrea 😉 Those are the words that come to mind for me too. xo
  
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Raia

May 29, 2016 at 6:47 pm

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. 😉

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 30, 2016 at 1:21 am
  
  I hope you get to try some soon. I'm sure the kiddos will love it too. 🙂 xo
  
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Gaye@CalmSexyHealthy

May 31, 2016 at 5:50 am

this sounds so refreshing! I am looking forward to trying it this summer!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  May 31, 2016 at 9:13 am
  
  I hope you get to Gaye 🙂 It's so delicious.
  
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Lindsey Dietz

April 23, 2018 at 9:29 am

There are 2 kiddos living in my house who will love you forever and ever! They're watermelon fiends!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 23, 2018 at 3:55 pm
  
  Aww ... one of these days I'll get to meet them in person. I hope they enjoy this! xo
  
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Joni Gomes

April 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm

Wow watermelon and milk? I've never thought to combine the two, I am intrigued!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 23, 2018 at 3:55 pm
  
  I love making watermelon ice cream, so that's how this was inspired 🙂 It's super yummy.
  
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Jean

April 23, 2018 at 3:06 pm

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.

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 23, 2018 at 3:56 pm
  
  Thank you Jean! I know what you mean, I can't wait for watermelon season. 🙂
  
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linda spiker

April 23, 2018 at 3:56 pm

This is so pretty! That soft pink color is lovely. And it's sounds amazing!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 24, 2018 at 4:26 pm
  
  Thanks so much Linda! xo
  
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Tessa Simpson

April 23, 2018 at 7:23 pm

I have some kiddos that are CRAZY for watermelon...they would LOVE this!! And that color, love it!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 24, 2018 at 4:27 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some for them 🙂
  
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Cathy

April 24, 2018 at 10:42 am

I would never have thought to put watermelon into a milkshake! What a great, refreshing drink!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 24, 2018 at 4:27 pm
  
  Thanks Cathy! It's so yummy 🙂
  
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Yvonne

April 24, 2018 at 5:02 pm

So refreshing and perfect for a warm summer day. Can't wait to make this for my son; he will love it!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 24, 2018 at 6:09 pm
  
  I hope he enjoys it! 🙂
  
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Meredith

April 24, 2018 at 7:14 pm

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!!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 25, 2018 at 1:40 pm
  
  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!
  
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Carrie

April 26, 2018 at 11:39 pm

I have never seen a recipe for a watermelon milkshake before what an awesome idea. I'm dying to try this!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 27, 2018 at 6:40 pm
  
  I hope you get to try some Carrie, it's so yummy! 🙂
  
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Leslie-Anne

April 29, 2018 at 5:03 pm

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!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 29, 2018 at 5:49 pm
  
  If you love it, then you've got to try it. I think you'll love it 🙂
  
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Katie Mae @ Nourishing Simplicity

April 29, 2018 at 10:57 pm

Oh, I would love to make this with coconut milk! It is so pretty and sounds like the perfect treat on a hot day!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 30, 2018 at 2:57 pm
  
  I think you would love it! 🙂 I hope you get to make some this summer.
  
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Liz @ The Lemon Bowl

April 30, 2018 at 1:23 pm

This would be so refreshing on any summer day! Saving!!

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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  
  April 30, 2018 at 2:59 pm
  
  It's perfect during the summer 🙂 Thanks Liz!
  
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