Low Iodine Watermelon Mint Popsicles

Total time6 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

(11)

Few frozen treats feel as purely refreshing as a watermelon popsicle on a hot day, and this version takes that simple pleasure to a genuinely elegant place. Fresh mint and a squeeze of lime brighten the natural sweetness of the watermelon, while a touch of honey rounds everything out without overpowering the fruit. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the secret move here — it gives you a silky, jewel-toned popsicle with a clean, smooth bite rather than a fibrous or foamy texture. For anyone navigating iodine restrictions, this recipe is a natural fit: it's built entirely from fresh fruit, herbs, citrus, and honey, with no dairy, no seafood derivatives, and no processed additives to second-guess. The pinch of salt called for is a small amount of plain, non-iodized table salt, so just reach for the right shaker and you're good to go. These freeze beautifully overnight and unmold with just a quick run of warm water, making them as easy to serve as they are satisfying to eat.

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Ingredients

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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