Homemade popsicles are an easy frozen treat so Let’s Make Summer Watermelon Frozen Fruit Popsicles, with 2-ingredients, fresh watermelon and honey!
Watermelon
Can you think of a more refreshing fruit in summer than watermelon?
Sweet, juicy, loaded with vitamins.
Watermelon is the perfect hydration for a hot summer day.
Something we will be in want of from Memorial Day, right through Labor Day.
Wouldn’t you agree?
Summer Popsicle Recipes
Summertime brings to mind a few things we long for, while in the dead of winter.
Make Your Own Popsicles are right there at the top for me!
While strawberries are the first fruits to welcome springtime, watermelon is the last fruit to close out the lazy days of summer.
So, why not use both to create a patriotic treat, both at the beginning and end of the summer months.
Indulge in a Strawberry Lemonade Popsicle to kick off May.
Wrap up the end of summertime, with these healthy watermelon popsicles.
Watermelon Popsicles
No-one loves popsicles more than kids, unless it’s me!
I always keep popsicles tucked away in my freezer for a hot day, or even a need for a ‘Wellness Popsicle’ day.
They are my favorite frozen dessert treats in summer; whether creamy popsicles or whole fruit popsicles.
Watermelon provides a great way to simply puree this sweet and juicy fruit with a food processor, pop into molds, freeze and done.
Healthy popsicles to enjoy throughout warm weather season.
Watermelon Health Benefits
For the health of it, keep summertime watermelon frozen for wintertime cold, flu and other unkind germs.
It doesn’t get any better than the fruit juice of sun ripened watermelon to feel well fast in the dead of winter.
It’s perfect to relieve throat and coughing discomfort.
Also, the antioxidants, to support the immune system, are a delicious way to avoid illness.
Being mindful of less sugar in a sweet treat, makes fresh fruit all the more desirable to turn into desserts.
If more sweetness is needed, simply use a drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or agave along with a few simple ingredients.
Popsicle Flavors Are As Diverse As There Are Ingredients In Your Kitchen
The choices for a healthy popsicle mixture knows no limits.
Fruity popsicles can range from pureed fruits, to simply a favorite fruit juicy.
When making creamy ice cream bars, I often opt for using Greek yogurt or coconut milk instead of cream.
Looking for icy popsicles that are not cream, nor juicy fruits?
Then ripe bananas can be the best of both cream and fruit.
Toss in the crunch of nuts, drizzle with a bit of chocolate and you’ve got a better texture than a slice of pie!
Going for a green popsicle?
By all means, make my Detox Green Smoothie and freeze it into popsicle molds for a healthy meal on a stick!
Delicious Popsicles As Cocktails For The Grownups
Have you ever made frozen pops with a splash of your favorite boozy treat?
I’m telling you, take an easy Summertime Sangria, pour into disposable cups, put a wooden popsicle stick in, and you’ve got a tropical popsicle for an adult gathering.
Definitely, in my freezer, you will find watermelon, turned into my favorite Watermelon and Mint Cocktail Popsicle!
A Watermelon Cocktail/mocktail, like the one I prepared in Episode 4 of The Great American Recipe on PBS, will be poolside at my home all summer.
How To Make Summertime Watermelon Popsicles
- First – pick a really ripe watermelon from a farmer’s market or grocery store. Tap the watermelon for a deep hollow sound.
- Second – cut the fruit from the rind. Many cultures will pickle the rinds. Pick seeds out, if any, before crushing the fruit.
- Third – place the chopped watermelon and a drizzle of honey into a food processor or blender. Puree.
- Last – transfer the watermelon puree into popsicle molds, or disposable cups, sticks in, and freeze.
- Storing – once the popsicles are frozen solid, remove and store in a freezer bag, freeing up the mold to make more.
- Notes – if using disposable cups and wooden sticks, place the popsicle mixture into the cups, freeze just the freezing points, make a small slit in the center and slide the wooden popsicle sticks in, so it continues to freeze with the stick in the center of the pop.
Equipment Needed
- Cutting board
- Chopping knife
- Food processor or blender
- Popsicle mold or disposable cups
- Popsicle sticks
- Freezer
Ingredients Needed
- Watermelon
- Honey – other sweeteners can be used
Popsicle Treats To Love
With the passion for frozen popsicle treats, that I have, for sure I’ve got more to share with you!
These are just a few with more coming every summer, as inspirations ignites and I can steal more time in the kitchen to create, rather than here writing to you!
- Raspberry Tea Popsicles – from a delicious raspberry herbal tea.
- Garden Lavender and Blueberry Popsicles – fragrant and delicious made with homemade almond milk, honey, blueberries and lavender.
- Mocha Latte Popsicles – because come 4:00 I want cold coffee and not hot coffee in summertime!
- Blueberry and Greek Yogurt Popsicles – thick Greek yogurt, vanilla and luscious blueberry compote.
Summer Watermelon Frozen Fruit Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle mold
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon
- 1 tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Rough chop the watermelon and puree with honey until smooth. A few small chunks left in are also nice.
- Transfer to popsicle molds or cups. Place sticks in. Freeze for at least 4 hours or over night. Remove and repackage individually or in a large zip baggy.
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Notes
Let’s Make Summer Watermelon Frozen Fruit Popsicles
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