Dairy Free Strawberry Paletas

Total time6 hr 20 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(17)

These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that feels both nostalgic and a little bit fancy. Fresh strawberries blended with bright lime juice, a pinch of salt, and an optional kick of chili powder create a flavor combination that is sweet, tangy, and just complex enough to keep you coming back for another bite. The homemade simple syrup pulls everything together without any dairy in sight — no cream, no milk, no substitutions needed, because the fruit does all the heavy lifting on its own. Store-bought popsicles and frozen novelties are notorious for sneaking in milk-based ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into every mold. The optional chili powder is a nod to classic Mexican paleta carts and adds a gentle warmth that plays beautifully against the cold, fruity base. A quick run of warm water over the molds is all it takes to release them cleanly, and then they're ready to enjoy straight away. Whether you're feeding kids at a backyard party or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, these are an effortless, crowd-pleasing win.

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Ingredients

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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