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    Watermelon Basil Slush - No Sugar Added

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    Cool off on a hot summer day with this refreshing, hydrating Watermelon Basil Slush. Made with just 2 ingredients and no added sugar so it's healthy too!

    Watermelon Basil Slush garnished with basil.

    The weather is warming up and that means all we want is something cool and refreshing to drink. That’s where this Watermelon Basil Slush comes in. It's hydrating, so refreshing and super tasty!

    If you're looking for more ways to cool off when it's hot out, we also love this Frozen Strawberry Lemonade. This slush is also great for backyard barbecues and get togethers. Try it with this Simple Vegan Cucumber Salad.

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    • Watermelon Basil Slush

    ingredients

    The best part part about this slush is there are only 2 ingredients, watermelon and basil.

    Ingredients for Watermelon Basil Slush on a wooden cutting board.
    • watermelon
    • basil

    See recipe card for quantities

    instructions

    Simply freeze half of your fruit and chill the other half in the refrigerator. Toss all the fruit and as much basil as you like into the blender. There’s no need to add any liquids since watermelon is mostly water, there is enough liquid in the refrigerated melon to get everything slushy. In about a minute you’ll be sipping on this surprisingly delicious and refreshing summery drink.

    Add cold watermelon cubes, frozen watermelon cubes and basil to blender.

    Top view of Watermelon Basil Slush in a blender after blending.

    Blend until watermelon and basil have broken down and well combined.

    Close up top view pouring Watermelon Basil Slush into a glass.

    Pour into glasses.

    Close up top view of Watermelon Basil Slush with basil garnish.

    Garnish with basil, if desired and serve immediately.

    Hint: This recipe can be easily scaled up to make larger batches. Use equal amounts of frozen and refrigerated watermelon along with desired amount of basil.

    variations

    • Herbs - try fresh mint instead of basil
    • Flavors - add fresh squeezed lime or lemon juice and omit herbs
    • Adults only - add rum or vodka for cocktails

    equipment

    For this recipe, you will need a good blender for the best texture.

    If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I’ll be sure to see it!

    Top view close up of Watermelon Basil Slush (feature image).

    Watermelon Basil Slush

    Melissa
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Freeze Time 2 hours hrs
    Course Drinks
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups frozen watermelon, black seeds removed.
    • 2 cups watermelon, chilled in the fridge, black seeds removed.
    • 3-6 fresh basil leaves

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend until slushy and thoroughly combined.

    Notes

    To make smaller or larger batches use equal amounts of frozen and refrigerated watermelon and desired number of basil leaves. 
    Keyword no refined sugar, summer, vegan
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