Fresh and Healthy Limeade Popsicles

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byJanice Smith, B.Sc. Kinesiology updated on:

Four ingredients are all it takes to make these Fresh Limeade Popsicles for a fun and easy frozen treat all summer long. The lime flavor comes not just from lime juice, but also from the lime zest that gets simmered in a simple syrup to bring out the concentrated flavor from the natural lime oil in the peel. This frozen dessert is simple and delicious!

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Four ingredients are all it takes to make these Fresh Limeade Popsicles for a fun and easy frozen treat all summer long. The lime flavor comes not just from lime juice, but also from the lime zest that gets simmered in a simple syrup to bring out the concentrated flavor from the natural lime oil in the peel. This frozen dessert is simple and delicious!

Like Summer Salads, home made popsicles make a refreshing snack to make during the summer months.  When the warm weather hits, you want to make sure your freezer is packed with healthy frozen treat like these.  These real fruit popsicles not only taste delish, they’re nutritious and hydrating as well.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Homemade lime popsicles make an easy and refreshing treat to make during the warm summer months.  They’re easy to make and they’re popular with kids and adults alike!

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Ingredients for limeade popsicles

This is the short list of ingredients needed to make these healthy popsicles – only 4 ingredients!!

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  • Water
  • Sugar
  • Lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • Lime zest, optional

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How to make healthy limeade popsicles

This homemade popsicle recipe comes together in about 10 minutes, plus freezing time of about 5 hours or longer (depending on your freezer).

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  1. In a small pan, bring water to a simmer and whisk in sugar until completely dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. Stir in fresh lime juice and optional lime zest until fully incorporated.
  4. Carefully pour the mixture into the popsicle mold.
  5. Freeze for 5 hours or overnight.
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Four ingredients are all it takes to make these Fresh Limeade Popsicles for a fun and easy frozen treat all summer long. This frozen dessert is simple and delicious!
prep: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 5 hours
Total: 5 hours 5 minutes
calories: 19kcal
servings: 12 popsicles
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Ingredients 

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • Lime zest (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small pan, bring water to a simmer and whisk in sugar until completely dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Stir in fresh lime juice and optional lime zest until fully incorporated.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into the popsicle mold.
  • Freeze for 5 hours or overnight.

Notes

If desired, you can add lime zest to the mixture before freezing or garnish the popsicles with the zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 3mg | Sugar: 4g

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Janice Smith is the creator and food blogger behind Salads for Lunch, a healthy recipe website dedicated to easy, delicious salads, soups, and wholesome family meals. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology and a certificate in Athletic Therapy, Janice combines her passion for nutrition, fitness, and simple home cooking to inspire readers to live healthier lives. She began blogging after transforming her own lifestyle through healthy eating and exercise, and now shares approachable recipes that make it easy for busy families to enjoy fresh, seasonal ingredients. When she's not developing recipes, Janice enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her three daughters. Through Salads for Lunch, she encourages readers to embrace healthy living one meal at a time.

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  1. These will be happening this summer. Thanks for the easy recipe

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