Tree Nut Free Watermelon-Lime Mint Popsicles
These frozen treats are the definition of summer in a stick — bright, juicy watermelon blended with fresh mint, a squeeze of lime, and just enough honey to round everything out. The flavor is refreshing without being cloying, and that pinch of salt quietly makes every other ingredient pop. Straining the blended mixture before freezing is the move that takes these from good to genuinely impressive, giving you a silky-smooth popsicle instead of an icy, pulpy one. The whole ingredient list is naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just real, whole ingredients you can feel good about. They're a fantastic option for backyard parties, lunchboxes, or honestly just a Tuesday afternoon when the heat is unbearable. Run a little warm water over the molds and they release cleanly, ready to eat the moment they hit your hand.
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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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