Seed Oil Free Strawberry Paletas
Bright, juicy, and refreshingly simple, these frozen strawberry bars are the kind of summer treat that tastes like it came from a fancy paleta cart — but you made them yourself at home. The ingredient list is beautifully short: fresh strawberries, a quick homemade simple syrup, lime juice, salt, and an optional pinch of chili powder for that classic sweet-heat kick. Because everything here is made from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients, there's no need to scrutinize store-bought labels for hidden processed oils that can sneak into commercial frozen treats. The lime juice brightens the natural sweetness of the berries, while the salt pulls the whole flavor together in a way that feels surprisingly sophisticated. A little chili powder is completely optional, but if you're curious, it adds a gentle warmth that makes each bite genuinely exciting. Blending everything smooth and pouring into molds is about as hands-on as it gets — the freezer does the rest of the work for you.
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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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