Coconut Free Watermelon Mint Popsicles
Summer heat doesn't stand a chance against a popsicle this refreshing. Fresh watermelon blended with bright lime juice, honey, and a handful of mint creates a flavor that tastes like the best version of a backyard afternoon — sweet, cool, and just a little zingy. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the secret move here, pulling out the mint fiber so every bite is silky smooth rather than grassy or chunky. Many store-bought frozen treats sneak in coconut water, coconut cream, or coconut-derived emulsifiers, so making your own means you know exactly what's going into the mold. The ingredient list is short, the steps are genuinely simple, and the result looks stunning — that deep pink color needs zero artificial dye. A long freeze overnight guarantees a clean release and a popsicle that holds together even on the hottest days.
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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 fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Taste the mixture and adjust with a little more honey or lime juice if needed. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the liquid — this removes the mint fiber and any foam for a cleaner popsicle.
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