Watermelon Sorbet

This 2-ingredient Watermelon Sorbet is easy to make, healthy, and vegan. It's the perfect homemade frozen treat to enjoy on a hot summer day. You just need about 5 minutes to prep it and no ice cream maker is required! This all-natural dessert is totally worth the extra freezer space!

So grab a spoon and beat the heat with healthy watermelon sorbet from scratch! Loaded with real watermelons, this refreshing homemade sorbet is the answer to all your summer cravings.

Why You'll Love this Watermelon Sorbet

• Loaded with real watermelon. I mean who doesn't love refreshing and fresh watermelon? They are low in calories and are loaded with vitamins and minerals. Watermelon contains significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, antioxidants, and amino acids, making this watermelon sorbet one the healthiest treats you will ever have. On top of all these, watermelons only contain 40 calories per cup, are low in sodium, and definitely fat-free! Made up of 92 percent water, watermelons are much more nutritionally dense than you might think.
• It's so easy to make. Preparing this watermelon sorbet is so easy. All it needs is a few minutes of prep work, a few seconds with the blender, and a few hours in the freezer. How could something so good be so simple? Well, as they say, sometimes the best things in life are the simple things! After making watermelon sorbet from scratch once, you'll want to keep a batch in the freezer all the time.
• It's one of the healthiest desserts. Since the main ingredient in this frozen fruit sorbet is watermelon (and it contains no added sugar!), this fruit sorbet is healthy, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. It is still one of the healthiest dessert options to enjoy this summer.
• You only need 2 ingredients. This watermelon sorbet consists of three simple ingredients (and water too). You'll need watermelon, lime juice, and water. That's all you need for a sweet, healthy, and delicious frozen treat.

Ingredient Notes

To make this easy 3-ingredient strawberry sorbet, you will need a blender, and the following ingredients (full quantities in recipe card below):

• watermelon - we use fresh watermelon and then freeze it for this sorbet. You can save the overnight freezing time by using already frozen watermelon instead.
• lime juice
• water 
• maple syrup or honey - optional, if needed for extra sweetness.
• watermelon slices (optional, for serving)
• basil or mint leaves (optional, for serving)

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, half sheet baking pan, food processor or blender, and loaf pan for storing (if needed).

How to Make the Best Watermelon Sorbet

1. Freeze watermelon. Line a large half sheet baking pan with parchment paper. Place cubed watermelon on the prepared pan spaced evenly apart. Freeze for 1-2 hours, then transfer to a freezer bag to freeze completely overnight.

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1. Puree. Combine frozen watermelon and lime juice in a food processor or blender. Pulse mix to puree. Add water 1-2 teaspoons at a time, to get the sorbet to a smoother and scoop-able consistency.

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1. Add sweetness (if needed). The sorbet should be sweet enough if using ripe watermelon. If it is not sweet, add a little maple syrup or honey until desired sweetness is achieved.
2. Serve. Serve immediately with small watermelon slices and/or basil or mint leaves (optional). Store any leftovers in a covered loaf pan in the freezer.

How to Serve

Serve watermelon sorbet in a cup or cone. You can add some small watermelon slices or top with basil or mint leaves, or both! If not serving immediately, note that the longer the sorbet is in the freezer the harder it will get. If it is too hard to scoop, set the pan on the kitchen counter for 10-20 minutes until scoop-able.

More Frozen Treat Recipes

• Strawberry Sorbet
• Mango Frozen Yogurt
• Blackberry Milkshake
• Peach Sorbet
• No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
• Strawberry Popsicles

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