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Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime

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Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime – the perfect refreshing treat for those hot summer days. Sugar free and kid approved!

Close up shot of a watermelon popsicle garnished with lime zest.

Summer is meant for frozen treats. And nothing is more refreshing in the heat than popsicles. Especially these dairy free, sugar free, frozen pops! All the sweetness of fresh ripe watermelon. All the hydration of crisp clean cucumber. All the tart citrus of juicy lime. If you have a blender, you can easily make these icy treats in minutes (plus freezing time, of course).

So, what are you waiting for? Time to cool of this summer – go make these Watermelon Popsicles!

Three watermelon popsicles garnished with lime zest.

Inspired by Juice

My kids love the Watermelon Cucumber Cooler from Trader Joe’s. I buy bottled juice so infrequently that I didn’t really think to look at the ingredient list the first few times. Did you know that sugar is the 2nd ingredient in this drink? Coming right after filtered water. It would more accurately be called Sugar Water with a Hint of Watermelon.

I knew I could do better making it myself at home. And we did…several times. But since it’s summer, I went one further and froze the delicious juice into homemade Watermelon Popsicles.

Stack of four watermelon popsicles.

Healthy and Sugar Free

Homemade popsicles are so easy to make. No need to waste your money on store bought ones loaded with sugar. Buying fresh fruit at their peak ripeness should give you all the sweetness you need. If your fruit needs a little help sweetening, a couple tablespoons of pure maple syrup will do the trick.

White platter holding 4 pink popsicles lying on top of fruit and vegetables slices.

Watermelon Popsicles

I hope you love these Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime as much as we do. If you try them, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!

Close up shot of a watermelon popsicle garnished with lime zest.
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Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime - the perfect refreshing treat for those hot summer days. Sugar free and kid approved! Just three ingredients and so easy to make. 
Course: Dessert, Popsicles
Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free, nut free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 10
Calories: 24 kcal
Author: Jenn S.
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cubed watermelon
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber (peeled)
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2-3 tbsp pure maple syrup (or agave) (optional)
Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and purée until smooth.

  2. Pour carefully into popsicle molds and insert sticks.


  3. Freeze for 3-4 hours or overnight.

  4. To un-mold, run molds under hot water for 20-30 seconds. Pull gently on the sticks to remove the popsicles from the molds.

Recipe Notes

~Total Time does not include freezing time.

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Watermelon Popsicles with Cucumber and Lime
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 52mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Sugars 6g
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 6%
Calcium 1%
Iron 1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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Comments

    • Jenn S. says

      I can’t even imagine how hot it must be in Miami! We are actually experiencing an unusually cool weekend right now, but I’m sure it will be back to normal 80’s soon. Thanks, Carlos!

      Reply

  7. Daniela Anderson says

    The perfect summer treat! I absolutely love watermelons, can’t have enough of them. Never tried cucumber in popsicles, but the combination sounds fantastic. And a nice kick from the lime. Would love some!

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    • Jenn S. says

      The first time I made them, I had way too much for 10 popsicles so I drank the rest as a smoothie. It was soooo good!

      Reply

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