Midsummer in the Valley brings high temps and if you're lucky, long days spent by the pool. This past weekend was no exception, and we decided to concoct a popsicle recipe for something tasty and refreshing. Watermelon was our choice for the base, light, refreshing, and crisp. We then picked a lime to add some zing, ending with a little basil. Summer fruits are naturally sweet so we didn't use any added sugar making them surprisingly healthy. We used our Zoku Quick Pop Maker which freezes popsicles in as little as 15 minutes! We ended up eating the whole batch before we even thought about cleaning up! We think these little pops turned out perfectly. They are refreshing and ready for a poolside staycation!
xxx Ivy & Eve
Makes 6 Zoku quick pops or 6 regular popsicles.
Ingredients:
- Diced fresh seedless watermelon
- 1 Lime (juice)
- 2-3 Basil leaves
Directions:
- Dice watermelon into cubes, place in blender. Blend till you make around 2 cups liquid.
- Squeeze 1 lime into watermelon slurry. blend for 30 seconds.
- Place 2-3 leaves of basil in blender. (amount depends on preference). Blend till pieces are small but not tiny. (size is also up to preference).
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds. We use the Zoku Quick Pop Maker.
- If you use the Zoku Quick Pop Maker let freeze according to directions, making 2 batches for a total of 6 pops.
- If you use a regular popsicle mold, place in freezer for a few hours until frozen.
- Serve or Store!
