Watermelon Popsicles

5 from 2 votes

Watermelon popsicles are a healthy homemade snack, made with 4 simple ingredients and require only 10 minutes to prep. Bursting with peak-season watermelon, this recipe makes fresh-from-the-freezer fruit ice pops that are a deliciously cool, warm-weather treat.

Prep Time10

Chill time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: large popsicles

Calories: 41kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

7 cups seedless watermelon cubed (about ½ a large watermelon)
3 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp granulated white sugar
3 tbsp lime juice (about one lime)

Instructions

Place watermelon, agave nectar, granulated white sugar, lime juice, and lemon juice into a blender. Blend until everything is well pureed, about 2-3 minutes. I used the smoothie cycle on my blender twice.
Pour into your favorite popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 4-5 hours or until completely frozen.
Remove the popsicles from the molds immediately before serving and enjoy.

Notes

Storage:

Cover these popsicles with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn and leave them in the
freezer for up to six weeks.

Tips:

Use the best, perfectly ripe watermelon. Look for a watermelon that sounds hollow when you hold it up to your ear and knock on the side. Also look for a yellow spot to show it's been sitting in the sun for awhile.
To easily get your popsicles out of the mold, make sure your watermelon popsicles have had at least 4 hours to freeze so they’re totally solid. Then, gently run the outside of the popsicle mold under cold water for a few seconds to help loosen the popsicles. Hold one stick and gently move it horizontally side to side while running the mold under the cool water and it should slide out!
When you pour the watermelon puree into the popsicle molds, leave a ¾ inch gap at the top of the popsicle to allow for expansion.

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