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vegan, gluten-free, easy, paleo, no-bake, oil-free, sweet, creamy · April 16, 2018

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

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Summertime in a scoop! Easy Watermelon Mint Ice Cream made with frozen watermelon, coconut cream, and fresh mint. Perfect as soft-serve or scooped!

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream
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Watermelon mint ice cream. Here to infuse some summer into your April.

I knew this melty melon stuff was gonna be good – frosty watermelon, coconut creaminess, fresh mint – but it turned out better than good. Sweeter than expected. Creamier than I saw coming. Easier than ice cream should be allowed to be.

If you’ve never tried watermelon with mint before, please times one zillion do it. I’m not one to spring for the fresh herbs often, but this is one of those times where it’s completely worth it. Watermelon ice cream without mint would be yum, but as the first ice cream recipe of 2018 it needed to be YUM. All caps.

This was going to be sorbet. The frosty texture of frozen watermelon feels very sorbet appropriate. But then google informed me that sorbet means NO creamy ingredients. Zero. Frozen + blended without any kind of milk? I just couldn’t. So then it was going to be sherbet – that hybrid no one knows how to pronounce. But once I got to blending and scooping and eating…it was inarguably ice cream.

If you want something more towards the sorbet/sherbet end of the spectrum, use less coconut cream. Or (getting into experimental territory here) try using nondairy yogurt or frozen bananas instead of the coconut cream. Options, HOORAY. Reason #327 we love simple recipes.

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

In case you don’t want to waste even 60 seconds watching the video, we’re going to break this down step-by-step:

Pick a watermelon, local if possible, and hope, hope, hope it’s juicy red and sweet when you slice in. Luckily watermelon is already in season down here, and this one was deelish!

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

Chunk it.

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

Freeze it.

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

Into the blender: frozen watermelon, coconut cream, fresh mint, a little sweeter (optional, depending on how sweet your melon is), and a pinch of salt (trust me).

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

Get your spoon right into that soft serve goodness, OR freeze for 3-4 hours until just scoop-able. Obligatory sprig of mint for fanciness.

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

And then, the best step of them all, EAT!

Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

This recipe could yield 3-4 servings. Double scoop, obviously. Although sometimes when you go straight spoon > blender things happen…

No judgement here.

Idea! Adding frozen strawberries into the mix certainly wouldn’t be a bad idea. Mint, watermelon, strawberries – these flavors all get along gloriously.

Creating your own summer one sweet scoop at a time now = possible.

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Watermelon Mint Ice Cream

★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 4 hours (chilling time)
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: freezer
  • Cuisine: american
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Summertime in a scoop! Easy Watermelon Mint Ice Cream made with frozen watermelon, coconut cream, and fresh mint. Perfect as soft-serve or scooped!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (225g) coconut cream*
  • 5 cups (500g) frozen watermelon
  • A handful of fresh mint
  • 2 tbsp (40g) maple syrup (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend, using the tamper or stopping to scrape down the sides as needed, until creamy and smooth.
  2. Eat immediately as soft serve OR freeze for 3-4 hours until scoop-able.
  3. Enjoy!

Notes

*The solid part scooped out of a can of full fat coconut milk that has been chilled overnight.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 scoops
  • Calories: 297
  • Sugar: 9
  • Fat: 11
  • Carbohydrates: 13
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: frozen, ice cream, blender, no churn, vegan, dairy-free

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Comments

  1. Sherilyn says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:57 am

    I’ll try to make it with soy yogurt for a lower fat version , hope it goes well!:-)

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 16, 2018 at 11:39 am

      Yay good luck! Maybe try a little less melon to the 1 cup yogurt so it’s not too icy. Watermelon froyo here you come 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tina says

    April 17, 2018 at 7:50 am

    Natalie, this is a must try recipe for me!! Have you ever eaten watermelon with lemon squeezed on top of it?? If not, you must try it. Thinking that a watermelon and lemon ice cream version might work too. Xx

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 17, 2018 at 10:23 am

      YES!! Or lime on top, both are so good. I almost added citrus here too, thought it might be too much with the mint, but yes that would be a really yummy variation🍉🍋 Can’t wait for you to try it!

      Reply
  3. Caroline @Unsweetened Caroline says

    April 18, 2018 at 3:47 pm

    So low in sugar, I love it! Whenever I get my hands on watermelon (probably in a few months in Canada), I’m making this. YUM (all caps).

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 19, 2018 at 9:28 am

      I was totally amazed by how sweet it turned out, I underestimated the natural sweetness of watermelon you really don’t need the added sweetener. Hehe well I can’t wait for watermelons to make there way up there then🤗

      Reply
  4. The Vegan 8 says

    April 19, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    This just absolutely screams summer Natalie! I love to make Olivia and Jay watermelon popsicles but will totally try this ice cream version! Jay is a HUGE watermelon fan. In fact, there is a half eaten watermelon in the fridge as we speak, haha. I love how simple this is and when you got sweet, fruity and perfect fruit, no real need for added sugar. Such a fabulous and healthy and refreshing treat for summer. It is on it’s way to hot days and this will certainly come in handy. And the touch of mint is perfect because it gives that refreshing touch so it’s not too sweet! I’m totally in love with this easy peasy ice creamy recipe Natalie!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 19, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      Doesn’t it just instantly evoke all the sunny poolside vibes🤗 If you can’t tell I am very ready for summer to be here. My mom is watermelon obsessed too, I was wishing she was here to try it (and prove to her that coconut milk ice cream DOES NOT taste coconutty since she still is a non-believer lol). I swear I need a mint plant as opposed to those always creased produce section packs, but yes the mint is a must. Thanks for checking it out despite your crazy travel/video shoot/all the crazy cool cookbook things week❤️

      Reply
  5. D says

    April 24, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    Hi wouldn’t this work with overripe melon? Have some sitting in my fridge since the weekend and starting to get a bit too mealy to enjoy plain. Or should I start with a new one?

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 24, 2018 at 3:20 pm

      As long as it’s not so ripe it’s tasting sour, yes it will be fine! You are going to blend it all up anyways, so great idea to use it up 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Mandy says

    April 24, 2018 at 5:14 pm

    It feels like summer here and all I need is this watermelon ice cream!! 🍉🌿 Watermelon, mint, and coconut cream….sounds perfect! And looks so creamy 😍 Watching the video was pretty dreamy. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good sorbet, but I’m more of a creamy (gimme the fat) kinda girl! Haha!! I think that AIP stretch I did turned me into a coconut addict. I’m so glad you went the creamy route!! And yay for no-churn! I will break down eventually and buy an ice cream maker, but with recipes like these, I’m not in a huge rush 😉 I have a feeling this recipe will be our summer staple!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      April 25, 2018 at 8:00 am

      Right, like hello spring where are you? I’m really not complaining though, the sooner I can start posting exclusively no bake and frozen recipes the better😊 Hehe you know I am right there with ya on the coconut and fat love, another thing I go through like CRAZY. The ice cream maker was one of those appliances I bought knowing I may regret and never use OR will love and use all the time. Luckily it was the latter, but blender ice cream FTW too🍨🍦

      Reply
  7. Brie says

    June 14, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    So this may be a dumb question but is coconut cream and coconut milk the same? I am so excited to try this out and of course I forgot to get the coconut cream. I am sure it will taste as good as it looks!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      June 14, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Coconut milk would be the entire can, both the liquid and solid parts. Coconut cream is what you get if you chill a can of full fat coconut milk overnight and scoop out just the solid part. Hope that makes sense!

      Reply
  8. Nicole says

    July 20, 2018 at 11:46 am

    This ice cream tastes just delicious! It’s so refreshing and very easily made. In my opinion it tastes best right after mixing. The only problem is that it really melts in the blick of an eye.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      July 20, 2018 at 8:01 pm

      Agreed! Ice cream is always best freshly blended, definitely the creamiest then😋 I am so happy you liked it!

      Reply
  9. Heather says

    August 1, 2018 at 1:45 pm

    I love watermelon and mint cocktails. Now, that I’ve got an obsession with watermelon ice cream. I’m going to have to try this. As this sounds like the perfect combo of my 2 favourite things right now.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      August 1, 2018 at 8:21 pm

      I’m with ya on the watermelon + mint cocktails too, but yes an equally yummy combo in ice cream form! I hope you love it, Heather🍉🍉

      Reply
  10. Bea says

    August 7, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Just made a variation of this recipe using honeydew and a simple syrup I created with ginger and lavender from my garden. I didn’t bother to measure anything but threw in a pinch of salt with the mint + coconut cream as directed. It was necessary to keep pressing the frozen melon down into the blades of my blender, but the result is creamy and delicious. Wish I could post a picture of this light-green, mint-flecked wonder. It’s a perfect, easy to prepare, light summer treat; low in sugar, beautiful + refreshing. Thanks for the outline, Natalie!

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      August 7, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Oh my goodness Bea, that sounds SO GOOD😋😋 I wish I could see it and steal a bite, what beautiful summery flavors and even better fresh from your own garden. Thank you for sharing and enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Halahbakea says

    August 21, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Just made this for my husband and I and it was amazingly refreshing and delicious. It did take about 10 minutes or so because my blender isn’t the best, but so worth it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      August 21, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      I am so happy you guys enjoyed it! Appreciate the feedback and have the best weekend 🙂

      Reply

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