Turkey Free Watermelon-Lime Mint Popsicles
Sweet, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, these frozen treats are exactly what a hot day calls for. Fresh watermelon gets blended with bright lime juice, fragrant mint, a touch of honey, and just a pinch of salt — a combination that somehow tastes even better than the sum of its parts. Straining the blended mixture before pouring it into molds gives each popsicle a silky, smooth texture that feels almost fancy for something this easy to make. The whole ingredient list is naturally free from any meat or poultry products, so there's zero label-reading stress involved — just real, whole fruit and pantry staples. After a long freeze, a quick run of warm water over the molds releases them cleanly, and you're rewarded with a jewel-toned pop that looks as gorgeous as it tastes. These are a crowd-pleaser for kids and adults alike, and they're just as welcome at a backyard cookout as they are on a quiet afternoon at home.
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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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