Spice Free Watermelon Mint Popsicles
Few things hit harder on a hot day than a cold, fruit-forward popsicle made from scratch. These frozen treats are built on just a handful of clean, simple ingredients — ripe watermelon, fresh mint, lime juice, honey, and a pinch of salt — so there's nothing hidden in the mix that could cause a reaction or irritation. The blending and straining process gives you a silky-smooth base with all the bright mint flavor and none of the fibrous bits, which means every bite is pure, refreshing fruit. A touch of honey rounds out the natural sweetness of the watermelon without leaning on any processed syrups or additives. They're genuinely easy to pull together, and the overnight freeze does all the heavy lifting while you sleep. Whether you're feeding kids, hosting a summer gathering, or just treating yourself, these popsicles deliver serious payoff for minimal effort.
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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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