Beef 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 everything pop. A pinch of chili powder is optional, but if you lean into it, you get that classic sweet-heat combination that makes Mexican-style paletas so addictive. The whole thing comes together in a blender with a handful of real ingredients, no artificial flavors or mystery additives in sight. Fresh strawberries do all the heavy lifting here, so the quality of your fruit genuinely matters — ripe, fragrant berries will give you the most vibrant color and flavor. You can keep the texture silky smooth or pulse it briefly and fold in a few strawberry chunks for something a little more rustic and satisfying. After a long freeze, a quick run of warm water over the molds is all it takes to release them cleanly. They're endlessly refreshing straight from the freezer and just as crowd-pleasing for kids as they are for adults.
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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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