These Fresh Strawberry Popsicles are made with only a few simple ingredients, including strawberries, fresh lime juice, and honey. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. With their easy preparation and delicious taste, you'll love making these pops again and again!
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Fresh strawberry popsicles are a refreshing and healthy treat that is easy to make at home. This recipe combines sweet and juicy strawberries with fresh lime juice and honey to create a delicious, fruity flavor. The ingredients are blended together and poured into popsicle molds, then frozen until firm.
With a few simple ingredients and just a bit of prep time, you can enjoy this delicious frozen treat any time of the year!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Refreshing. The combination of sweet strawberries, sour lime, and sweet honey creates a perfectly balanced and refreshing treat.
- Healthy. This recipe is a healthier alternative to store-bought popsicles, as it uses natural and wholesome ingredients.
- Easy to make. It's simple and straightforward, making it easy for anyone to make at home. All you need is a blender and popsicle molds.
- Customizable. You can adjust the sweetness and tartness of the popsicles to your liking by adjusting the amount of honey or lime juice you add.
- Perfect for summer. Popsicles are the perfect treat for hot summer days, and this recipe is no exception. It's the perfect way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Fresh Strawberries: A sweet and juicy berry. They are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Lime: A citrus fruit that has a sour and slightly bitter flavor.
- Honey: A sweet syrup produced by bees from the nectar of flowers. It is commonly used as a sweetener.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Zest the peel of the lime.
Step 2: Blend strawberries, lime zest, lime, and honey in a food processor until pureed.
Step 3: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Expert Tips
- Use ripe strawberries. The sweeter and juicier the strawberries, the better the flavor of your popsicles will be.
- Adjust the sweetness. You can adjust the amount of honey to your liking, depending on how sweet you want your popsicles to be.
- Experiment with other fruits. You can try making this recipe with other fruits, such as raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries, to create different flavor combinations.
- Use fresh lime juice. Using fresh lime juice will give your popsicles a brighter and fresher flavor than using bottled lime juice.
Variations
- Basil: Add a few fresh basil leaves to the strawberry puree before mixing with the honey and lime mixture.
- Balsamic: Add 1-2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the strawberry puree before mixing with the honey and lime mixture.
- Yogurt: Mix ½ cup of Greek yogurt into the strawberry puree before adding the honey and lime mixture.
- Mint: Add a handful of fresh mint leaves to the strawberry puree before mixing with the honey and lime mixture.
- Peach: Blend 1 cup of sliced strawberries with 1 cup of sliced peaches in a food processor. Mix with the honey and lime mixture and pour into popsicle molds.
Storing
Wrap each popsicle in plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent freezer burn. Place the popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent them from absorbing any odors from your freezer. Popsicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months, although they will be at their best within the first month.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries, but keep in mind that the flavor might be slightly different from using fresh strawberries.
Yes, you can use agave nectar instead of honey if you prefer.
Yes, you can use silicone molds, ice cube trays, or paper cups with sticks.
Yes, you can make this recipe without honey by omitting it and using additional lime juice or another sweetener of your choice.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 1 lime
- 4 ounces honey
Instructions
- Zest the peel of the lime.
- Blend strawberries, lime zest, lime, and honey in a food processor until pureed.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours.
Notes
- The sweeter and juicier the strawberries, the better the flavor of your popsicles will be.
- You can adjust the amount of honey to your liking, depending on how sweet you want your popsicles to be.
- You can try making this recipe with other fruits, such as raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries, to create different flavor combinations.
- Using fresh lime juice will give your popsicles a brighter and fresher flavor than using bottled lime juice.
- Storing: Wrap each popsicle in plastic wrap or parchment paper to prevent freezer burn. Place the popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent them from absorbing any odors from your freezer. Popsicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months, although they will be at their best within the first month.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Gloria
These are great for the grankids. I love making homemade popsicles. You can control the ingredients. So much healthier than store-bought.
Sharon
I LOVE the short ingredient list here. Perfect for a healthy summer treat. 🙂 What a way to enjoy strawberries.
Kay
This is the perfect summer snack, my kids will love these strawberry lollies/popsicles
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Will have to make these soon especially with this hot weather we are having here in the UK at the moment, these are well needed!!
Beth Sachs
Oh my goodness these were divine, and my kids gobbled them up on one of the hottest days of the year here in the UK! Delicious
Carrie Robinson
Such a perfect summertime treat! Definitely making these asap. 🙂
veenaazmanov
Lovely Summer Treat. Sweet, Sour and Tangy. Yum. I am drooling. These are tempting too.
Deanne
The perfect treat for the kiddos and ME! Delicious 🙂
Sue
You're right - there are never enough popsicles!! I love that these are so healthy, with no added sugar. Can't wait to make them again!