Refreshing Watermelon Milkshakes (Printable)
A fruity blend of chilled watermelon and creamy milk, perfect for hot summer days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and chilled
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup whole milk or milk alternative
03 - 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
→ Sweetener
04 - 1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar, optional
→ Extras
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, optional
06 - Ice cubes, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place the chilled watermelon cubes in a blender container.
02 - Pour in milk, vanilla ice cream, and sweetener if using.
03 - Add lime juice for a tangy flavor variation, if desired.
04 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds.
05 - Add ice cubes and blend again for a frostier consistency, if preferred.
06 - Pour into tall glasses and serve right away while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of juicy watermelon and creamy milk creates this impossibly smooth texture that feels like drinking a cloud
- It comes together in literally five minutes but tastes like something from a fancy juice bar
02 -
- Overripe watermelon becomes disappointingly bland once blended, so taste a piece before you commit
- Letting it sit for even ten minutes causes separation, so serve right after blending
03 -
- Buy watermelon in peak season when they are sweetest and freeze the excess in two cup portions
- Cold everything means better blending and no need for additional ice