When it comes to the ultimate summer fruit my mind always jumps to watermelon. When ripe it’s incredibly fresh and tasty which is exactly what I need during a warm summer day. Now it’s not always convenient to have a watermelon laying around, especially if you can’t eat the whole thing once it’s perfectly ripe. So why not turn them into ice pops? It’s the perfect snack or dessert that you can eat while you’re on the move plus, they look absolutely stunning and won’t leave anyone guessing as to what kind of pops they are.
There are many ways to enjoy watermelon, you can have the fruit as it is, chilled and sliced, you can have it as sorbet or you can enjoy it as ice pop.
I can’t really decide what my favourite is because they all are so delicious. There is one thing that does make these ice pops stand out and it’s the fact that they look like sliced up water melon.
This little trick is easily achieved with the help of blended up kiwis and coconut milk. The intense red in the actual watermelon part is achieved by adding red fruit. You can choose anything from strawberries to cherries or even raspberries. The fruits will not only add great nutritional value but they will also make the ice-pops very popular with kids or anyone who likes a whimsical touch.
I tend to make these in larger batches and actually store them in the freezer. Any ice pop is actually easily stored, you just need to pop them out of their mould, wrap them in waxpaper and put them in a freezer friendly container. There is nothing more comforting during summer than knowing you have a nice little collection of various ice pops. If you are a fan of making your own then have a look at my coconut and mango ice pops and the deliciously sweet grape and kiwi ice pops.
- 250g (1/2 lb) strawberries
- 250g (1/2 lb) watermelon
- 5 green kiwis
- 200 ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) coconut milk
- ½ tsp vanilla essence
- Blend the strawberries and watermelon and strain the juice through a mesh sieve to discard the seeds. Set juice aside.
- Peel and blend the kiwis and strain the juice through a mesh sieve to discard the seeds. Set juice aside.
- Mix the coconut milk with the vanilla essence in a small bowl.
- To get those clear lines start by pouring the strawberry and melon juice into the ice pop mold, add the ice pop sticks and freeze them.
- Add the coconut cream and vanilla mixture in a thin layer and freeze again. Repeat the same with the kiwi puree and freeze until solid.
I love this so much. The fruit ice pops are so colorful and look tasty, who wouldn’t eat that? like seriously. What could be better idea than mixing healhty and fun, right?
Strawberry and watermelon are both my favorite summer treats! This ice pops look amazingly refreshing and yummy! I love the healthy ingredients.
Ice cream and sorbet are my fuel in summer! so good and refreshing! the popsicle looks so good and instagram worthy ahah!
Simple and easy recipe. Love it! Also, very refreshing during the summer
Mmm, I would absolutely love these! Strawberries is one of my favorite things to eat over the summer. It’s incredibly hot here, so I need something like this.
These look like a delicious way to cool off in the summer. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make these on the weekend. They will be a great option at our BBQ.
These sound really good right now. It has been really hot here so these would be the perfect afternoon treat. They also look beautiful.
Your strawberry and watermelon ice pops are super cute for hot summer weather! I bet the flavors are super tasty too!
What I need to beat this summer heat! Looks delicious and the combination of flavors is amazing, why didn’t I think of it before :(…
The lighting in your images is bright but soft, perfect!
Whenever I see anyone mention ‘pops’ I get super excited as they are so refreshing on a warm summers day! They look delicious so I am pinning x xx
I absolutely love popsicles, and I love this post. I had to stop and pin it to Pinterest! ?
Wait these look delicious and SO instagrammable. Might just have to make them this weekend!
I wish someone could deliver these popsicles here in the office coz its so hot. We need some chilling!
I want this I want this I want this I want this I want this I want this I want this . I’m like a lite child wright now. I really want this. I will go to buy everything after work…the problem is my ice pop mold is really small, and with only 6 spaces….But I really want this.
These look so refreshing! I am always down to make anything that can cool us down in this summer heat! Looks super easy to make to!
They look ao yummy! And best of all they don’t even sound unhealthy at all ?
I love the simplicity of this popsicle. I bet it would taste awesome! I am giving it a try with almond milk.
This is really a good idea for the summer season. I am sure many would check this out. I love that you have made a twist to combine the flavors. I would love to do that as well. I am excited to have a taste on the outcome.
These ice pops are perfect for the hot weather. They look so delicious and healthy. Thanks for sharing.