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Hey friends!
I hope this finds everyone safe and healthy.
Before I share tonight’s recipe, I want to just take a minute to offer a quick prayer for our deeply hurting nation. May we take to heart Jesus’ instructions to “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” (Micah 6:8) and above all: to love one another.
OK – onto tonight’s recipe.
I don’t know about you, but it is hot in my apartment! I have not been able to get my air conditioner installed, thanks to COVID19 restrictions put in place by my building, so I am sweating it out, people.
And let me tell ya – there is nothing more refreshing than WATERMELON. Ice cold, juicy watermelon on a hot and humid NYC afternoon. Yes please.
And this recipe is taking that summer staple, and turning it into ICE CREAM!
Yep! Healthy ice cream — three ingredients. And it can be ready to eat in less than five minutes.
Plus — it’s Gluten Free, Vegan, and Specific Carb Diet friendly!
Here’s what you need: (Serves 1-2)
1 cup watermelon, cubed and frozen
1/2 cup watermelon – not frozen
2 frozen bananas
1/4 cup frozen blackberries
1 1/2 Tbsp honey or agave
Tools:
Food Processor
Zip Top Baggies
Good Chef’s Knife
Silicone Spatula
Directions:
Add all your frozen fruit to the food processor, and process until they get all chopped up into little pebbles. Then, add your non-frozen watermelon, and then scrape down the sides of the food processor. Let it process for a couple minutes until it becomes smooth and creamy. You’ll need to stop and scrape the sides/stir it several times. Lastly, add your sweetener of choice, and blitz it for several seconds, until incorporated.
Serve immediately for that soft-serve consistency.
Top with chopped nuts, more fresh fruit, cocoa nibs, chocolate chips, flaked coconuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, a drizzle of almond butter, dried fruit – like raisins or dried pineapple, granola, cereal, or even sprinkles! Your imagination is the limit!
(OR – you can freeze it, and enjoy later — but the consistency will be more “icy” than creamy.)
OK WOW – this was such a treat. It was cool, and creamy, and refreshing, and so fluffy and delicious. I seriously could have eaten three bowls of this, no question!
There’s something about watermelon that just brings back so many happy memories, isn’t there? It always transports me to the Fourth of July barbecues with my cousins as a kid.
Well that sweet and nostalgic flavor gets a gourmet burst with that slightly tart kiss of blackberry esesence!
And the texture is so phenominal. Something magical happens when you freeze bananas — they honest-to-goodness take on a soft-serve, whippy-dip consistency! It’s so delightful!
Make this treat. Your tastebuds will thank you! 🙂
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71 responses to “Watermelon Blackberry Ice Cream!”
That looks really good. I will need to try this.
Thank you so much! Oh my gosh it was, I just had a big bowl! Hahah stay well! Hugs and love xox
Yummy!
Thanks! It was such a refreshing treat! My apartment is 84 degrees and this hit the spot!! Hugs and love xox
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Nice, I’ve been looking for new suggestions 🙂
thank you! this was super delicious! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I’ll take five scoops.
hahah coming right up! thanks JB! Hugs and love xox
hahah, YOU are very graciously welcome. Hugs, Love and ice cream. It is yummy.
hahahaha hooray for ice cream! 🙂
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Ooo this looks so good!! I need to make this! My kids would love it!
thank you so much Rachael! oh yes – this is DEFINITELY kid friendly! glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox
I don’t just say I’m going to try this, I really AM going to try this!! Sounds super amazing!!
hahah thanks Diane, I hope you love it as much as I did!! it was fabulous! stay well! Hugs and love xox
This must be nice and it is a healthy treat too. Thanks for sharing
thanks so much Maurice! yes! it really was — and it cooled me off too! stay well! Hugs and love xox
You are welcome Keep on making good treat like those.
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This looks so delicious! Btw I can’t imagine living without an A/C – did your apartment not come with one? I hope you get it installed soon 🙂
– Katie
Thank you so much Katie!! haha – yeah, in prewar apartments in NYC, window units are the name of the game. I have mine stored for the winter to prevent the unnecessary wear and tear from the elements, but because of the coronavirus, no workers have been allowed to enter the apartment building, so I’ve been sweating it out! hopefully the restrictions will be lifted soon! thank you!!! 🙂 sending big big hugs xox
I told my daughter in CA about your recipes and she visited your page to check them out. She has a daughter with special dietary needs. She has tried one of your recipes and says it was a winner. Thanks 🙂
oh that’s so awesome, thank you for passing them along, Ian!! that’s great to hear! stay safe! Hugs and love xox
Looks so yum!!
Thank you so much!! It really was! Hugs and love xox
Glad to see you posting about food again! Hope things are settling down a bit over there.
Thanks Ab! I appreciate that. Me too I pray for peace in our streets! Hugs and love xox
This sounds really easy and really delicious 🙂
Thank you so much! Oh my gosh it was!! And super yummy! Hugs and love xox
I will definitely try this!
Thanks so much! I hope you do! Hugs and love xox
Looks so Yum, thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Chloe! Hugs and love xox
Looks amazing!
Thank you friend! Hugs and love xox
Watermelon added to my shopping list!
Haha oh good!! I hope you love this! Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
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Hahah thanks yeah it was super delish! Hugs and love xox
WOW Freakin’ Wonderful! Top marks from all 5!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
HHa thank you so much!!! It was really divine! Hugs and love xox
Oh, this looks good. I’m always craving fruity ice cream. Thanks, I’ll try it.
thank you Aris! it really was delicious! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Thanks Aris! Hope you love it! Hugs and love xox
Yummy-licious recipe sis! Love the colors that were produced from the fruits. God bless and keep you all safe in JESUS name! <3
Thanks Tammy!! Yes! I love the pastel pink!! Thanks for that – praying for peace. Hugs and love xox
Most welcome!! Yes and you know pink is my fav color 😉 …most welcome! It is a must. Blessings!
This looks yummy. Watermelon is my favorite fruit – it always evokes memories of summers as a kid. And you’re right, frozen bananas are wonderful to blend up…
Stay cool!
Thanks so much Jim!! Mine too! Dry refreshing and memory inducing for sure! 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Your sweet treats always find a way to cause my sugars to spike. No worries, all is good! May God be with you Caralyn.
Haha Aw thanks 🙂 this one is healthy I promise! Hugs and love xox
ooooo wowwww this looks delicious!!
Thank you Madelyn!! It was fabulous! Hugs and love xox
Oh my, this looks so delicious!! My tastebuds are begging!
Haha thanks Victoria! Hugs and love xox
❤ Hugs and love sent your way as well! ❤
xoxoox 🙂
That sounds so yummy. 🙂
thank you! it was!! Hugs and love xox
My husband and I tried this recipe at home tonight! He loved it. I’m not a huge banana fan, but it was still a nice treat. Have you heard of Dole Whips? They are dairy free and taste so good. My local ice cream shop sells them and they remind me of this.
Oh that’s so awesome! I’m glad you guys enjoyed it!! I have! I love pineapple everything! hahah Thanks Emily for giving this a go! 🙂 Have a great evening! Hugs and love xox
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thanks for the link up! Hugs and love xox
I want some 😭 see my pregnant self right not just wants this.
hahah aw thank you Nikky! it’s super easy to whip up!! 🙂 And congrats on your pregnancy! I’ll be keeping you and your growing baby in my prayers! so exciting!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 Hugs and love xox
Thank you so much I need that prayers cause right now am in the hospital having complications. But baby is doing just fine even though i still have about 7weeks to go till baby is here.
Oh gosh – I am so sorry to hear that!! Praying big prayers!!! Keep me posted!!