Almond Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of treat that tastes like pure summer — bright, juicy strawberry flavor with a hit of tangy lime and just enough salt to make every lick more interesting. The optional chili powder adds a subtle warmth that takes the whole thing from simple to seriously memorable. Everything comes together in a blender with just a handful of real, whole ingredients, so you know exactly what's going into each mold. For anyone navigating nut allergies, store-bought frozen novelties can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, but this recipe is built entirely from fruit, sugar, lime juice, and spice — nothing hidden, nothing suspicious. You can go silky smooth or leave a few strawberry chunks stirred in for a more rustic, market-style texture. Once the molds are filled and the sticks are in, the freezer does all the heavy lifting overnight. A quick run of warm water over the molds and they pop out clean, ready to hand out on a hot afternoon.
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8 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the paletas
- 1 ½ lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the strawberries, cooled simple syrup, lime juice, salt, and chili powder (if using) to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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