Watermelon Lemonade Ice Pops
Cool off on a hot summer day with these refreshing Watermelon Lemonade Ice Pops, a delightful blend of sweet, juicy watermelon and tangy freshly squeezed lemon juice. Perfectly sweetened with just a touch of sugar (or none at all for a natural treat), these vibrant homemade popsicles are a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients and require no cooking. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, treating the kids, or looking for a guilt-free dessert, these fruity ice pops are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Give your summer snacking a burst of hydration and flavor with this irresistible frozen treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon (seedless, cubed)
- 0.25 cups Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 0.25 cups Water
Instructions
Place the seedless watermelon cubes into a blender and blend until smooth. This should yield approximately 3 1/2 to 4 cups of watermelon puree.
Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove any pulp, if desired.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated sugar (if using), and water until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Combine the watermelon puree and the lemonade mixture, stirring well to incorporate.
Carefully pour the mixture into ice pop molds, leaving a small amount of space at the top for expansion during freezing.
Insert ice pop sticks into the molds. If your molds don't have built-in stick holders, allow the mixture to partially freeze for about 1 hour before inserting the sticks so they stay upright.
Place the molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.
To remove the ice pops from the molds, run the outside of the molds under warm water for a few seconds to help release the pops.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 47 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 742 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
