Watermelon Popsicles

by Steph Sunshine at StephSunshine.com

Yield 6 to 7 popsicles (about 2 1/2 cups or 590 mL)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time a minute

Total Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • 3 cups watermelon chunks (seedless or seeds removed)
  • 3 tbsp. agave
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all your ingredients to a blender jar and blend until everything is smooth.
  2. Using a funnel or a pitcher, pour the mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of space at the top for the popsicles to expand as they freeze.
  3. Cover the popsicles and insert popsicle sticks about 3/4 of the way into the popsicles.
  4. Put the popsicles in the freezer until they're frozen all the way through, about 4 hours or overnight. Use your freezer's quick freeze mode if it has one.
  5. Leave your popsicles out at room temperature for about 5 minutes before attempting to pull them out of the molds, then store them in freezer-safe bags until you're ready to eat them.

Notes & Hints

Popsicle molds are different, and removal methods may vary. Some molds may release popsicles more easily after being briefly run under warm water. With my silicone molds, I like to push the popsicles up from the bottom to release them.

The exact freezing time will vary depending on your freezer settings and your mold's material.

Store your popsicles in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can keep them in one large bag if you'll eat them within a few days, otherwise I recommend wrapping them separately.

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