Nothing says summer more than these refreshing Watermelon Popsicles! They're incredibly easy to make, so tasty, and much better than store-bought! Made with fresh sweet watermelon, zesty lime juice, and fresh mint.
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Why You'll Love These Popsicles
Simple and easy - You only need four simple ingredients for these popsicles and they come together in no time. All you have to do is toss everything into a blender and pour the mixture into some popsicle molds. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze!
So refreshing - Fresh watermelon is one of the best fruits for summer because of its high water content. It's so juicy, refreshing, and perfectly sweet. Freezing it into popsicles makes the perfect summer dessert or snack for a hot day!
Better than store-bought - Homemade popsicles are always the best because you know exactly what goes in! Store-bought ice cream tends to be packed with sugar, additives, and colors. Making your own at home is easier than you'd think and they're so tasty!
Ingredients
- Watermelon - Fresh watermelon is the best here. I don't recommend using frozen watermelon because blending and refreezing it will cause the popsicles to have lots of ice crystals they wouldn't normally have.
- Lime juice - Freshly squeezed lime juice provides the best flavor. I've tried adding whole peeled lime instead but I don't recommend it, it makes the popsicles bitter. Lime juice only is the best here.
- Fresh mint - You only need a few leaves to give the popsicles a hint of minty flavor that goes perfectly with the sweetness of the watermelon. I don't recommend dried mint, it won't provide the same flavor.
Variations and Substitutions
Lemon - If you don't have limes, you can use lemons. The tartness of the citrus balances out the sweetness of the watermelon really nicely.
Different fruit - This will obviously change the flavor of the popsicles completely but a different type of melon like a cantaloupe makes great popsicles too! If you want a completely different fruit, try these Mango Popsicles.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add the watermelon, lime juice, agave syrup, and mint leaves to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
Either insert popsicle sticks into each popsicle right away or transfer the popsicles to the freezer and freeze for 30-60 minutes before inserting popsicle sticks to prevent them from moving around the liquid. The time will depend on the strength of your freezer. If they freeze on top too much, you can carefully pierce them with a knife to insert the popsicle sticks.
Freeze the popsicles for at least 6 hours or ideally overnight.
To take the popsicles out of the molds, run hot water over the molds briefly and pull on the popsicle sticks to get them out. If it's not working, run some hot water over the molds again and they should be easy to pull out.
Serving and Storing
Store in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or a container in the freezer.
I like to pull them out, immediately transfer them into a ziplock bag and return them to the freezer for 30 minutes before eating. If they got too soft while you were pulling them out of the molds, it gives them time to set again. This step is not necessary though.
FAQs
No, watermelon is very juicy on its own. Water would water it down too much and the liquid would separate.
No, fresh watermelon works the best here. When you blend and refreeze frozen watermelon, it develops too many ice crystals. This is what makes your popsicles crunchy and not smooth. To avoid this, always use fresh fruit.
They should last for at least 3 months. It depends on the strength of your freezer, the temperature, and how much the freezer gets opened.
More Popsicle Recipes
Popsicles are such an easy summer dessert to make and the flavor options are literally endless! Below are four of my favorites. Definitely check out the cookie dough ones! You can also go to the Desserts category to see all the latest popsicle recipes and other desserts.
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Popsicles
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 popsicles 1x
- Category: Popsicles
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Nothing says summer more than these refreshing Watermelon Popsicles! They're incredibly easy to make, so tasty, and much better than store-bought!
Ingredients
- 5 cups diced watermelon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 tbsp agave syrup
- 5-6 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add the watermelon, lime juice, agave syrup, and mint leaves to a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into popsicle molds.
- Either insert popsicle sticks into each popsicle right away or transfer the popsicles to the freezer and freeze for 30-60 minutes before inserting popsicle sticks to prevent them from moving around the liquid. The time will depend on the strenght of your freezer. If they freeze on top too much, you can carefully pierce them with a knife to insert the popsicle sticks.
- Freeze overnight.
- To take the popsicles out of the molds, run hot water over the molds briefly and pull on the popsicle sticks to get them out.
- Store in a freezer-safe ziplock bag or a container in the freezer.
Keywords: watermelon popsicles
Gloria
A super healthy treat for a hot summer day. My grandkids will love these. A great way to enjoy watermelon.
Tammy
These look so pretty and so refreshing! Such a perfect summer treat to enjoy throughout the season. I cannot wait to make these..so healthy too!
Lisa Grant
I could eat watermelon everyday in the summer! These make a refreshing summer treat and so much better than store bought popsicles.
Carrie Robinson
What a refreshing treat for a hot summer day! Can't wait to make these soon. :)
Katie Crenshaw
These were so easy. They had a lovely flavor and were so refreshing. They make the perfect summer treat.
Tristin
Love how easy these were to make. Plus, they were a healthy and fun treat to help my kids combat this summer heat.
Jamie
This is such a very timely treat recipe! This watermelon popsicle looks amazingly delicious! A perfect treat for this hot weather we're experiencing! Loved it!
Marie
As soon as my son saw these popsicles, he wanted us to make them! I didn't have mint on hand so I tried basil and it was really delicious! The most difficult thing was to wait for the popsicles to freeze :) We'll be making these all summer long!
Moop Brown
These popsicles are so refreshing and great for summer and I like the nice tang the lime juice adds.
Ramona
This recipe looks super delicious and I can’t wait to try it out this weekend! Thank you for sharing.