Cool off this summer with a fun and refreshing fruity snack. These homemade watermelon ice lollies are super easy to make with little ones. Perfect for keeping the kids entertained in the kitchen.
It is made with just 3 ingredients and is dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free. It is a great way to keep kids engaged and entertained while also cutting down on screen time.
Cooking with kids may seem fun, but their safety must be prioritised. If you believe they are capable of handling the blender, only older kids should be allowed to use it and keep little ones away from it while it is in use.
You should supervise children while they use the blender. For more details, check out the recipe and safety disclaimer.
Ingredients
- Watermelon: Use well-ripened fruit
- Sweetener: I have used maple syrup, but you could use any other sweetener of your choice.
- Lime Juice: Lime/lemon juice is used to elevate the flavour of lollies.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Cut watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.
Step 2: Place watermelon cubes, maple syrup and lime juice in a blender or food processor.
Step 3: Secure the blender or food processor with a lid and blend until smooth.
Step 4: Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl.
Step 5: Pour the watermelon juice over the strainer. Stir it with a spoon to speed up the straining process.
Step 6: Pour the watermelon juice into lolly moulds.
Step 7: Close each mould with a handle and place lollies with the base in the freezer overnight or for at least 6 hours until completely frozen.
Unmould and enjoy the homemade watermelon ice lollies.
Substitutions and Variations
Coconut: Add a spoonful of desiccated coconut to add texture to the popsicles.
Chopped Watermelon: Add chopped watermelon chunks at the bottom of the mould before pouring the strained juice.
Storage
These homemade watermelon ice lollies could be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months if stored properly. To save space in the freezer, remove the base once the lollies are frozen and then store them in a zip-lock bag.
Tips and Tricks
Unmould Lollies: To Unmould, place the popsicle mould in a mug of warm water for about 30-60 seconds, then gently pull the handle to lift off the mould cover.
Strain Juice: Straining the juice is optional. I chose to strain it to remove the seeds, but you can skip this step if you’re confident there are no seeds and prefer a more pulpy texture in your lollies.
Sweetener: Skip maple syrup if the watermelon is sweet enough on its own.
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Homemade Watermelon Ice Lollies
Equipment
- 1 Blender/Juicer
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 100 gms Watermelon
- 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup adjust to taste
- 2 Teaspoons Lime Juice
Instructions
- Cut watermelon into cubes and remove any seeds.100 gms Watermelon
- Place watermelon cubes, maple syrup and lime juice in a blender or food processor.2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup, 2 Teaspoons Lime Juice
- Secure the blender or food processor with a lid and blend until smooth.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over the bowl.
- Pour the watermelon juice over the strainer. Stir it with a spoon to speed up the straining process.
- Pour the watermelon juice into lolly moulds.
- Close each mould with a handle and place lollies with the base in the freezer overnight or for at least 6 hours until completely frozen.
- Unmould and enjoy the homemade watermelon ice lollies.
Notes
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