This Watermelon Pops Recipe is a delightful and healthy dessert perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh watermelon, these pops are not only easy to prepare but also provide a refreshing treat that everyone will love.
The recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a quick dessert. You can also customize it by adding other fruits or flavors to suit your taste.
Easy Watermelon Pops Recipe
These watermelon pops are made by pureeing fresh watermelon and freezing it in molds. The recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time and yields about 6 pops, making it a fun and healthy dessert option for gatherings or family treats.
Ingredients
- 4 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon: Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
- Blend the Watermelon: In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth. If desired, add lime juice and honey for extra flavor and blend again.
- Pour into Molds: Pour the watermelon puree into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert Sticks: Place popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
- Remove and Serve: To remove the pops, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds. Gently pull the pops out and serve immediately, garnished with mint leaves if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 pops
- Calories: 50kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g