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Beat the heat with these easy Watermelon Popsicles! Made from fresh watermelon and a splash of lime, they’re naturally sweet, hydrating, and the ultimate summer treat.
Why You’ll Love These Watermelon Popsicles
- Made with real fruit and no weird ingredients—just fresh, simple, and naturally sweet.
- Quick to prep and fun to freeze—perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
- Light, hydrating, and totally customizable with mix-ins like berries, mint, or even a splash of booze.
Ingredients Notes
- Seedless watermelon: Seedless watermelon will create a smoother texture than the seeded variety.
- Agave nectar: Feel free to switch this out for maple syrup or honey.
- Granulated white sugar: You can also use brown sugar, coconut sugar, or another sweetener that you prefer.
- Lime juice: You can use either fresh lime juice or lime juice from concentrate. Switch out for fresh lemon juice if you don’t have lime.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Watermelon Popsicles
- Blend: Place the fresh watermelon cubes, sweeteners, and lime juice in the blender and puree.
- Pour: Pour into popsicle molds, insert the popsicle sticks, and place in the freezer until completely frozen.
- Serve: Remove from the molds before serving. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Choose a watermelon that sounds hollow when tapped—it means it’s juicy and ripe. A creamy yellow spot on the rind is another good sign, showing it’s been ripening in the sun.
- For silky-smooth popsicles, blend until completely pureed. Prefer a little texture? Pulse the blender a few times to leave small watermelon chunks in the mix.
- Add a few spoonfuls of coconut milk or Greek yogurt to create creamy watermelon popsicles with a smoothie-like feel.
- Try layering with mango, strawberry, or pineapple puree for a colorful and naturally sweet twist.
- Watermelon sweetness varies. Taste your mixture before freezing and adjust the sweetener or lime juice as needed.
- Sometimes the watermelon and liquid separate slightly during freezing, creating a two-toned look. It won’t affect the flavor, but if you prefer a uniform color, give the popsicles a gentle stir about 1 hour into freezing, then reinsert the sticks and refreeze.
Variations and Add-Ins
- Make it with Mint: Add 4–5 fresh mint leaves to the blender for a cool, refreshing flavor that pairs perfectly with watermelon.
- Add a Bit of Booze (Grown-Up Version): For a boozy popsicle, stir in a splash of tequila, vodka, or even champagne. Just go easy—too much alcohol and they won’t freeze properly.
- Tropical Twist: Replace some of the watermelon with coconut water for an extra hydrating taste of the tropics.
- Add-In Ideas: Toss whole frozen berries into the watermelon mixture (blueberries look like watermelon seeds!) or add layers of frozen pureed fruit to make these pops even more fun and fruity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Ripe watermelon is naturally sweet, so you can skip the added sugar. For a no-sugar option, you can use stevia or monk fruit sweetener in small amounts. If you’re making these for kids, a drizzle of honey is a more natural alternative.
Silicone popsicle molds are the easiest for removing pops without breaking, while stainless steel molds are durable and eco-friendly. For a simple and budget-friendly option, you can also use paper cups—just insert popsicle sticks and peel off the paper once frozen.
Yes! Frozen watermelon chunks work well—just blend them directly. You may need to add a splash of water, lime juice, or coconut water to help the mixture blend smoothly.
Plan for 4–6 hours in the freezer, but for best results and easy removal, let them freeze overnight.
Absolutely! Watermelon blends well with fruits like strawberries, pineapple, mango, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, papaya, raspberries, blueberries, or even kiwi. Mix and match for colorful, flavorful popsicles your whole family will love.
It’s totally optional! Straining removes the pulp for a smoother popsicle, but if you don’t mind a little texture, keep all the fiber.
Storage Instructions
- To keep your popsicles tasting fresh, store them in the freezer for up to 3 weeks. For best results, remove them from the molds once fully frozen and wrap each one in parchment or wax paper, then place them in an airtight container or freezer-safe zip-top bag to avoid freezer burn.
- Use high-quality silicone or stainless steel molds to help prevent cracking. It also makes removal easier, which also helps preserve their shape during storage.
More Refreshing Watermelon Recipes
- Fresh Watermelon Cake
- Watermelon Salad
- Watermelon Cake Pops
- Watermelon Doughnuts
- Watermelon Coconut Slush
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Bozzy Popsicles
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Watermelon Popsicles
Ingredients
- 7 cups seedless watermelon cubed (about ½ a large watermelon)
- 3 tbsp agave nectar
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 3 tbsp lime juice (about one lime)
Instructions
- Place watermelon, agave nectar, granulated white sugar, lime juice or lemon juice into a blender. Blend until everything is well pureed, about 2-3 minutes. I used the smoothie cycle on my blender twice.7 cups seedless watermelon, 2 tbsp granulated white sugar, 3 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp agave nectar
- Pour into your favorite popsicle molds and place in the freezer for 4-5 hours or until completely frozen.
- Remove the popsicles from the molds immediately before serving and enjoy.
Jenn’s Notes
freezer for up to six weeks. Tips:
- Use the best, perfectly ripe watermelon. Look for a watermelon that sounds hollow when you hold it up to your ear and knock on the side. Also look for a yellow spot to show it’s been sitting in the sun for awhile.
- To easily get your popsicles out of the mold, make sure your watermelon popsicles have had at least 4 hours to freeze so they’re totally solid. Then, gently run the outside of the popsicle mold under cold water for a few seconds to help loosen the popsicles. Hold one stick and gently move it horizontally side to side while running the mold under the cool water and it should slide out!
- When you pour the watermelon puree into the popsicle molds, leave a ¾ inch gap at the top of the popsicle to allow for expansion.
