Nightshade Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of treat that tastes like pure summer — bright, tangy, and just sweet enough to keep you reaching for another. Fresh strawberries do all the heavy lifting here, blended smooth with a homemade simple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice for that perfect balance of sweet and tart. A pinch of salt rounds everything out, and if you're feeling bold, a little chili powder adds a gentle kick that makes the strawberry flavor pop even more. For anyone navigating nightshade restrictions, that chili powder is simply optional and easy to skip — every other ingredient is naturally in the clear, so there's no label-reading stress involved. The process is wonderfully straightforward: blend, pour, freeze, and you're done. Running warm water over the molds for a few seconds is the only trick you need for a clean, picture-perfect release. Whether you're making these for kids or just treating yourself on a hot afternoon, they deliver serious flavor with minimal effort.
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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)
Can be omittedchili powder
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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