Imagine a scorching summer day when all you crave is something cool, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Look no further than these mouthwatering Frozen Watermelon and Banana Pops that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can create a healthy, vibrant dessert that both kids and adults will absolutely love. These naturally sweet, no-added-sugar popsicles are not just a treat, but a guilt-free indulgence that promises to become your new summer obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 pops
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 6 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the watermelon by cutting it into small, uniform cubes. Remove any seeds and measure out 2 cups of cubed watermelon.
- Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into chunks that will blend easily.
- Place the watermelon cubes and banana chunks into a blender. Add fresh lime juice to enhance the flavor and help prevent browning.
- Blend the ingredients until smooth and completely combined, creating a vibrant pink-orange mixture with a uniform consistency.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if needed. If the fruits are very ripe, no additional sweetener is required.
- Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a small space at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold, ensuring they are straight and securely positioned.
- Place the molds in the freezer and allow them to freeze completely, which typically takes about 4-6 hours or overnight.
- To remove pops, run the molds briefly under warm water to loosen the popsicles. Gently twist and pull to release.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing, fruity frozen treat.
Tips
- Choose ripe, sweet fruits for the most intense flavor. Overripe bananas work wonderfully as they're naturally sweeter.
- Use fresh lime juice to add a bright tang and prevent fruit browning.
- For a smoother texture, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before pouring into molds.
- If you don't have popsicle molds, use small paper cups or an ice cube tray as alternatives.
- For extra fun, sprinkle some chia seeds or finely chopped mint leaves into the mixture before freezing.
- To easily remove popsicles, run molds under warm water for 10-15 seconds.
- Store extra popsicles in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 50kcal
Carbohydrates: 13g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
