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.
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!
Ingredients for limeade popsicles
This is the short list of ingredients needed to make these healthy popsicles – only 4 ingredients!!
- Water
- Sugar
- Lime juice (from 1 lime)
- Lime zest, optional
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).
- 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.
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Apple and Wild Rice Salad
This Apple and Wild Rice Salad is an easy and scrumptious make ahead fall side dish that tastes like Thanksgiving. Apples, pecans, wild rice, celery, onion and peas are combined and covered with a delicious dressing for a tasty autumn salad your whole family will love.
Fresh and Healthy Limeade Popsicles Recipe
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!
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.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 popsicleAmount Per Serving: Calories: 19Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 4gProtein: 0g
Deborah
Sunday 28th of March 2021
These will be happening this summer. Thanks for the easy recipe