Vegetarian Watermelon-Lime Mint Popsicles
Summer heat doesn't stand a chance against a popsicle this refreshing. Fresh watermelon blended with bright lime juice, cool mint, and a touch of honey creates a flavor combination that tastes like the best version of a backyard afternoon. Straining the mixture before freezing is the secret move here — it gives you a silky, smooth pop instead of an icy, grainy one, and it's worth every extra minute. The honey adds just enough sweetness to round everything out without overpowering the natural fruit flavor. These are made entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients, so there's no label-reading required and no hidden animal products to worry about. They're equally at home at a kids' party or on a quiet porch after dinner, and once you've made a batch, you'll want to keep the molds in rotation all season long.
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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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