MSG Free Watermelon-Lime Mint Popsicles
These frozen treats are the definition of summer in a stick — bright, juicy watermelon balanced by a hit of fresh lime and a whisper of cool mint. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you can hand one to anyone at the table without a second thought about hidden additives or flavor enhancers. The honey adds just enough sweetness to round everything out without tipping into candy territory, and the straining step gives the final popsicle a beautifully smooth, almost silky texture. It's the kind of recipe that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Once the molds go into the freezer, your work is done — patience is the only real skill required. Keep a batch on hand for hot afternoons and they'll disappear faster than you can make them.
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8 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, honey, lime juice, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large measuring cup or bowl, pressing gently with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids left in the strainer.
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