Paraben Free Strawberry Paletas
These frozen fruit bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a street cart in the best possible way — bright, tangy, and deeply strawberry. Fresh strawberries, real lime juice, and a quick homemade simple syrup are all it takes to build serious flavor from scratch. That clean ingredient list is exactly what makes this recipe such a win when you're trying to avoid the preservatives and synthetic additives that sneak into so many store-bought frozen treats. A pinch of salt rounds everything out, and a dash of chili powder is an optional move that adds a subtle, warming kick if you're feeling adventurous. The blender does most of the heavy lifting, and you can even leave a few strawberry chunks in for a more rustic, textured bite. Once the molds are filled and the sticks are in, the freezer takes over — just give them a full overnight freeze for the cleanest release. They're refreshing, naturally vibrant, and genuinely hard to stop at just one.
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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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