Easy Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
These strawberry lemon popsicles are perfect on the hot summer days when you want to put together a refreshing sweet treat that the whole family can enjoy.
These popsicles pack in healthy ingredients, which makes them perfect for picky eaters too.
Naturally sweetened and filled with natural fruit, these delicious homemade popsicles will cool you down.
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What I Love About This Recipe
I’m always down for desserts that are nutritious and healthy, and these homemade popsicles offer just that. They are rich in vitamin C, contain fresh fruit, and are served in a healthy and delicious format that everyone will love!
I love the fact that these can be put together in a matter of minutes, and can also be tweaked around with.
Strawberry Popsicles Cooking Time
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 12 popsicles
Ingredients for the Strawberry Lemon Popsicles Recipe
To make these strawberry lemonade popsicles, here’s all you’ll need.
- Fresh Strawberries: Are the star of the popsicle, providing a sweet taste and beautiful color that make these treats both delicious and visually appealing.
- Lemons, Juiced: Juice adds a zesty tang to the popsicles, balancing out the sweetness of the strawberries and giving the treat a refreshing kick.
- Water: Creates the right consistency for your popsicles, helping to freeze them into the perfect refreshing snack.
- Agave Nectar: Enhances strawberry sweetness without overpowering their flavor, allowing the strawberries and lemon to shine.
How to Make the Strawberry Lemon Popsicles?
Follow these simple tips and tricks to make the homemade lemon popsicles.
Step 1: Prep the Strawberries
Remove the crowns from the strawberries and wash them.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
In a blender, add the fresh lemon juice, strawberries, water and agave nectar. Blend until it is all smooth.
Step 3: Pour the Mixture in Popsicle Molds and Freeze
Pour in popsicle molds and put the popsicle sticks in place. Freeze for at least 6 hours
Tips to Make the Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
Ready to try your hands at this strawberry lemon popsicle recipe? Here are some tips and tricks you might want to take note of.
- I have used agave nectar to add a bit of extra sweetness to these popsicles. You could also choose to add some maple syrup or a simple syrup made using sugar if you want to.
- I would recommend using granulated sugar to ensure that it comes with the strawberry lemonade mixture well.
- Fresh lemon juice is a key ingredient in this recipe, simply because it adds such a nice, bright flavor to the popsicles. If you don’t have fresh lemon juice, you can use the bottled variety too.
- I also like to add a bit of lemon zest into the mixture when I’m feeling the need to make the popsicle mixture more tangy. I always make sure to use fresh lemons for the recipe though.
- To make these strawberry lemonade popsicles more nutritious, you can swap the water in the recipe for coconut water instead.
- If you have some leftover strawberry lemonade mixture, you can pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze it too! Just remember to cover the tray with plastic wrap to keep the freezer smells away.
More Flavor Combinations to Try
These strawberry lemon popsicles have the perfect balance of flavors, but if you really want to take it a step further and experiment with other flavors, you can totally do that too.
Here are a few variations to get you inspired.
Creamy Strawberry Popsicles
To make a nice creamy popsicle that has the base flavors of the good old homemade lemonade, you can add some coconut milk into the mixture.
Just remember to add lemon juice into the mixture towards the end, give it a quick stir and pour into a popsicle mold.
Orange Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
Orange juice can also be an amazing addition to these strawberry lemon popsicles. You can add orange juice into the mixture along with the other ingredients, and some extra lemon juice to bring out the tanginess of the strawberry lemonade base.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Should I Choose the Strawberries for These Popsicles?
You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries to make these strawberry lemon popsicles- I personally love using fresh strawberries, since they have a much brighter flavor.
When it is strawberry season, you can just stock up on the delicious fruit and freeze them until you’re ready to use them.
Just remember to use frozen strawberries right after they’re out from the freezer. You don’t really need to thaw them before turning them into this strawberry mixture.
How Do I Freeze the Strawberry Lemon Popsicles?
I like to use a good quality popsicle mold to make my homemade popsicles.
While you could stick to using your favorite popsicle mold option that need you to use wooden popsicle sticks to be added, I like to use the silicone versions, since they’re so much easier to tackle.
They usually come with the popsicle stick built in, which means you won’t need to use the wooden popsicle sticks.
Are These Popsicles Healthy?
Yes! These frozen sweet treats pack in super healthy ingredients, which makes them a great dessert to enjoy without the guilt, unlike most other popsicle recipes.
Just remember to add fresh or frozen fruit into the popsicles, and you’re good to go.
Easy Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
Refreshing Strawberry Lemon Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 lbs. fresh strawberries
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup agave nectar
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Strawberries
Remove the crowns from the strawberries and wash them.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
In a blender, add the fresh lemon juice, strawberries, water, and agave nectar. Blend until it is all smooth.
Step 3: Pour the Mixture into Popsicle Molds and Freeze
Pour in popsicle molds and put the popsicle sticks in place. Freeze for at least 6 hours
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 30Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 5gProtein: 0g
More Frozen Treats to Try
If you loved making these popsicles and are inspired to try some more delicious sweet treats, here are a few good ones you might want to check out.
