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Three scoops of watermelon ice cream garnished with lime zest in a white bowl, with lime slices and a jar of ice cream nearby on a wooden surface. A watermelon is visible in the background.
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Watermelon Ice Cream

Fresh watermelon, lime, yogurt and cucumber blend into a light, creamy Ninja CREAMi ice cream that's refreshing, easy to make and perfect for hot summer days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Freezing time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: watermelon ice cream
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 255 grams watermelon
  • 115 grams plain yogurt
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 20 grams unflavored protein powder of choice or vanilla if it's not too overpowering (*optional)
  • 75 grams cucumber

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a Ninja CREAMi container and blend using an immersion blender.
  • Freeze the container for at least 8 hours.
  • Blend on the sorbet setting. Remove cover, add a splash of milk or coconut water and respin. Repeat process until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Scoop into bowls and serve with lime zest garnish.

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Notes

  • The protein powder is optional. I use an unflavored beef isolate protein powder in this. A subtle vanilla protein is a good option too but you don't want the vanilla flavor to be too strong and overpower the freshness of the watermelon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 844IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg