These homemade Watermelon Lime Popsicles are bright, refreshing, and perfect for hot summer days. With just three simple ingredients, they’re easy to make—and kids love helping with every step.
My kids begged me for popsicles even though we already had store-bought ones in the freezer—still, there’s something special about homemade. My six-year-old helped with this recipe (and sampled more than a few watermelon pieces while we worked!).
If you want more kid-friendly ideas, try basil lemonade or mini chocolate chip muffins for simple, family-approved treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Only three ingredients
- A great way to use up extra watermelon
- Quick to prep and fun for kids to help
- Healthier than many store-bought pops with no preservatives
Ingredients for the Watermelon Popsicles:
Fresh watermelon: Naturally sweet and hydrating—perfect for a summer popsicle base.
Lime: Fresh lime juice and zest add a bright, tart contrast that balances the sweetness.
Sugar: A small amount to enhance the watermelon’s flavor; adjust to taste.
You will also need a large mesh strainer, a blender, and popsicle molds.
How to Make these Watermelon Popsicles:
Step 1: In a blender, combine chopped watermelon, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the blended mixture through a mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp and seeds. Use a spoon to press the pulp and extract as much juice as possible for a smooth popsicle.
Step 3: Pour the strained watermelon-lime juice into popsicle molds.
Step 4: Seal with the lids, freeze overnight, and enjoy on a hot day.
More Summer Recipes You Will Love:
Basil Lemonade-
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
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Mango Pico De Gallo
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Summer Peach Burrata Salad
Recipe
Watermelon Lime Popsicles
5 from 1 review
- Author: Tara Smithson
- Total Time: 10 minutes, plus overnight
- Yield: 6 to 8 popsicles
Description
These watermelon lime popsicles are light, colorful, and incredibly simple to make. They’re a kid-friendly, natural summer dessert or snack that highlights fresh fruit and bright lime.
Ingredients
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 4 cups chopped watermelon
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Blend the chopped watermelon with the lime juice, lime zest, and sugar until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a large mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing gently on the pulp to extract all the juice.
- Pour the strained juice into popsicle molds.
- Seal the molds and freeze overnight. Remove from molds and enjoy on a hot day.
Equipment
Blender
Large mesh strainer
Popsicle molds
Notes
Straining well yields a smooth popsicle texture. If you prefer a bit of texture, you can skip straining or reserve some pulp to stir back in before freezing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: Overnight
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American