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Fresh Watermelon Lime Popsicles

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A quick and refreshing summer treat combining juicy watermelon, tangy lime, and fresh mint, perfect for cooling down on hot days with natural sweetness and no added sugars.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (600 grams) seedless watermelon cubes
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
  • 10–12 fresh mint leaves, washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) honey or agave syrup (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water (to adjust consistency if needed)
  • A pinch (about 1/8 teaspoon) sea salt

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600 grams) of seedless watermelon into cubes, removing any seeds.
  2. Squeeze fresh juice from 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml), strain out seeds and set aside.
  3. Add watermelon cubes, fresh mint leaves, lime juice, a pinch of sea salt, and 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or agave syrup into a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and vibrant pink, about 30-45 seconds. If mixture is too thick, add 1/4 cup (60 ml) water gradually and blend again.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if needed.
  5. Pour mixture carefully into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top. Insert sticks and freeze for at least 4-6 hours or overnight until solid.
  6. Before serving, run molds under warm water for 10-20 seconds to loosen popsicles.

Notes

Use ripe, fragrant watermelon for best sweetness. Start with fewer mint leaves to avoid bitterness and adjust to taste. Adding a splash of water helps achieve the right consistency to prevent popsicles from freezing too hard or icy. Run molds under warm water before removing popsicles to avoid breakage. Variations include adding berries, chili powder, or substituting mint with basil. For an adult version, add a splash of tequila or rum before freezing.

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