Description
Refreshing and easy-to-make Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles, perfect for cooling off on a hot day. These homemade frozen treats combine fresh strawberries, tart lemon juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness, offering a healthy and delicious dessert or snack option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup honey or granulated sugar
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Mixture: In a blender, combine the strawberries, lemon juice, honey, water, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant and flavorful base.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more honey or sugar if desired.
- Fill Molds: Pour the blended mixture into popsicle molds, leaving some space at the top to allow for expansion as they freeze.
- Insert Sticks and Freeze: Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
- Remove and Serve: To release the popsicles, run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water. Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing treat.
Notes
- For a creamy variation, swirl in a few spoonfuls of Greek yogurt before freezing.
- If your strawberries are very sweet, reduce the amount of honey or sugar to balance flavors.
- These popsicles can be stored well in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
