Wheat 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. Fresh strawberries, bright lime juice, and a touch of salt come together into something that's genuinely refreshing and deeply satisfying — and the optional chili powder adds a subtle kick that makes every lick a little more interesting. The whole thing is naturally free of any grain-based ingredients, so there's no swapping or substituting required here; the recipe just works as written. A quick homemade simple syrup pulls everything together and gives the paletas a smooth, scoopable freeze without any artificial additives to worry about. You can keep them classic or go the chili-lime route depending on your crowd, and either way they come out beautifully vibrant. Just blend, pour, freeze overnight, and you've got a freezer stash that's ready whenever the heat hits.
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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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