Watermelon Ice Pops Recipe + More Easy Ice Pop Recipes
June 2022
Last reviewed: July 2022
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This watermelon ice pops recipe requires only five minutes of your time, uses only two or three ingredients and is loved by kids. It’s a winner all around! Plus, we’re also sharing how to make the easiest, added-sugar-free ice pops for kids.
You can’t go wrong with frozen ice pops or homemade popsicles. They’re a bonafide summertime favorite! But to really get your kids and toddlers excited, blend up and freeze this lime and watermelon ice pops recipe.
You get a frozen treat kids are sure to love, made with their favorite summer fruit and extra sweetness (if you decide to add maple syrup–which is totally up to your preference; these ice pops are delicious either way!)
If watermelon and lime isn’t your ideal mixture, see below to find more easy ice pop recipes. Or check out our blog on the best fruits for kids and find a seasonal combo you can enjoy!
Ice pops for picky eaters
If your child isn’t a fan of mixed foods, they may be hesitant to try these homemade ice pops. That’s OK. They can try them when they’re ready.
To help your picky eater feel more comfortable with new foods and dishes, you can try offering a micro portion. Micro portions are tiny servings of foods. When serving popsicles to your picky child, you can cut off a little piece of the end and offer it to your picky eater in a bowl with a spoon.
Another way to get your toddler or kid interested in healthy ice pops is to have them help you make them. Let them add the ingredients to the blender. If they can handle it, they can help you pour the mixture into the popsicle molds as well.
For more strategies to help your picky eater, get our free picky eating guide, From Stress to Success.
Watermelon ice pops recipe ingredients
This recipe for watermelon ice pops uses only three ingredients–and it can be made just with two in a pinch! You’ll need the following ingredients:
Watermelon
Lime
Maple syrup
The maple syrup in this recipe can be omitted if you prefer to make ice pops free of added sugar. But, if you’re concerned about how much sugar your child eats, here’s some advice to help manage your child’s sugar intake.
Ice pop ingredient variations
For more ice pop ideas, try these other simple fruit combos.
Strawberry and lime
Pineapple and mango
Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
Strawberry and peach
Peaches and yogurt
Any berry, yogurt and maple syrup
Yogurt and maple syrup
If your child loves vegetables, add their favorite veggies to your fruit pops. Carrots would be tasty with mango, and mint leaves would liven up any homemade ice pops.
Adding yogurt to ice pops can help make them a more filling snack. Need more snack ideas? Check our blog on easy and healthy snacks for toddlers and kids.
Related: Do you like the idea of having a freezer full of kid-friendly snacks and foods? Get our tips on building a freezer stash without burning out.
More easy ice pop recipes
Need ice pops that are even easier? Maybe you don’t have a blender. Maybe you have one, but don’t feel like cleaning it. Maybe your toddler is in a really selective phase and won’t eat the popsicles you made. Try these simple fruit pops instead!
Here’s how you make these easy ice pops.
Slice fresh fruit.
Put it on a stick or toothpick.
Freeze on parchment paper.
That’s it! They are definitely the easiest ice pops you’ll ever make!
Try these recipes for kids with more seasonal summer fruit
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Both mangoes and peaches are summer fruits, and they make a delicious combo in these healthy fruit roll-ups.
We clearly love mangoes. Try this easy chia pudding with blended mangoes.
It’s not summer without berries! Whip up your own homemade fruit gummies with blueberries.
Avocado sushi rolls are a great way to expose kids and toddlers to another summer favorite: avocados!
Sushi rolls are an excellent lunchbox recipe for kids! For more recipes that are easy for kids and toddlers to take to school, daycare or camp, check out our Lunchboxes ebook.
Frozen Watermelon Ice Pops
Jennifer Anderson
These ice pops are quick and easy to make, use only a few ingredients and are totally kid-approved. Make these frozen treats today!
In a blender, combine all ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
Freeze for 4-8 hours or overnight.
Notes
If desired, serve blended fruit mixture as a juice instead of frozen ice pops.
To pick a ripe watermelon, make sure it has a clear, hollow sound when you tap it. The darker green the skin is, the better.
Ingredients with a “W” next to them are WIC-eligible items. WIC is the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants and children in the United States. It provides food to families with pregnant or postpartum women and young children. WIC-eligible items will vary based on location.
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About Kids Eat in Color
Created by experts, Kids Eat in Color is the leading resource for families seeking evidence-based information and strategies on child nutrition and feeding.
Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian and has a masters of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In 2019, she founded Kids Eat in Color®, a public health resource that improves child and family nutrition and mental health. Prior to starting Kids Eat in Color® she coordinated youth nutrition programs at a food bank, performed research in inner-city food deserts, and consulted for the USDA national office SNAP-Ed program. Her academic background is in public health nutrition, cultural anthropology, and economics.
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This watermelon ice pops recipe requires only five minutes of your time, uses only two or three ingredients and is loved by kids. It’s a winner all around! Plus, we’re also sharing how to make the easiest, added-sugar-free ice pops for kids.
Easy & healthy watermelon ice pops recipe
You can’t go wrong with frozen ice pops or homemade popsicles. They’re a bonafide summertime favorite! But to really get your kids and toddlers excited, blend up and freeze this lime and watermelon ice pops recipe.
You get a frozen treat kids are sure to love, made with their favorite summer fruit and extra sweetness (if you decide to add maple syrup–which is totally up to your preference; these ice pops are delicious either way!)
If watermelon and lime isn’t your ideal mixture, see below to find more easy ice pop recipes. Or check out our blog on the best fruits for kids and find a seasonal combo you can enjoy!
Ice pops for picky eaters
If your child isn’t a fan of mixed foods, they may be hesitant to try these homemade ice pops. That’s OK. They can try them when they’re ready.
To help your picky eater feel more comfortable with new foods and dishes, you can try offering a micro portion. Micro portions are tiny servings of foods. When serving popsicles to your picky child, you can cut off a little piece of the end and offer it to your picky eater in a bowl with a spoon.
Another way to get your toddler or kid interested in healthy ice pops is to have them help you make them. Let them add the ingredients to the blender. If they can handle it, they can help you pour the mixture into the popsicle molds as well.
For more strategies to help your picky eater, get our free picky eating guide, From Stress to Success.
Watermelon ice pops recipe ingredients
This recipe for watermelon ice pops uses only three ingredients–and it can be made just with two in a pinch! You’ll need the following ingredients:
The maple syrup in this recipe can be omitted if you prefer to make ice pops free of added sugar. But, if you’re concerned about how much sugar your child eats, here’s some advice to help manage your child’s sugar intake.
Ice pop ingredient variations
For more ice pop ideas, try these other simple fruit combos.
If your child loves vegetables, add their favorite veggies to your fruit pops. Carrots would be tasty with mango, and mint leaves would liven up any homemade ice pops.
Adding yogurt to ice pops can help make them a more filling snack. Need more snack ideas? Check our blog on easy and healthy snacks for toddlers and kids.
You can also shop our Everyday Snacks ebook for 100+ snack ideas.
How to pick a ripe watermelon
Make sure you’re picking a watermelon that sounds hollow when you tap it to ensure you’re getting a ripe watermelon.
Also, if the skin is light green, the watermelon probably isn’t ripe. The darker green the skin is, the more ripe your watermelon will be.
How to make watermelon ice pops
Aside from the time it takes to freeze them, these DIY ice pops come together in five minutes!
Here’s how to make ice pops:
Related: Do you like the idea of having a freezer full of kid-friendly snacks and foods? Get our tips on building a freezer stash without burning out.
More easy ice pop recipes
Need ice pops that are even easier? Maybe you don’t have a blender. Maybe you have one, but don’t feel like cleaning it. Maybe your toddler is in a really selective phase and won’t eat the popsicles you made. Try these simple fruit pops instead!
Here’s how you make these easy ice pops.
That’s it! They are definitely the easiest ice pops you’ll ever make!
Try these recipes for kids with more seasonal summer fruit
Sushi rolls are an excellent lunchbox recipe for kids! For more recipes that are easy for kids and toddlers to take to school, daycare or camp, check out our Lunchboxes ebook.
Frozen Watermelon Ice Pops
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