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Watermelon Coconut Swirl Popscicles

Prep time: 5 min

Watermelon is much more versatile than most people realize. Here is an example of how well it works with tropical ingredients like lime and coconut. This frozen treat will not last long in your freezer once you have tasted it.

Makes

3 servings

Serving size

2 popscicles

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (148 grams) watermelon, cubed

1 tablespoon honey

1 lime, juiced

1 teaspoon lime zest

½ cup coconut milk, fat and liquid whisked together

Special Equipment:

Electric Blender

Popsicle Molds (6)

Instructions

  1. Combine the watermelon, honey, lime juice and zest in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Measure 2 tablespoons of watermelon mixture and pour into each popsicle mold.
  3. Add one tablespoon coconut milk over the watermelon in each mold.
  4. Add 2 more tablespoons of the watermelon mixture.
  5. Complete each popsicle with a teaspoon of coconut milk.
  6. Freeze for 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Unmold and serve immediately for a great snack or summer dessert.

Cooking Tip

If you do not have popsicle molds, you can pour the mixture into a small, shallow baking or storage dish with a lid and freeze. To serve this way, remove from the freezer, wait 5 to 10 minutes until they soften just enough to cut into bars.

Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 3 servings  Serving size: 2 popscicles

Calories

142

Fat

2 g

Saturated Fat

0 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

33 g

Sugar

28 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

1 g

Sodium

11 mg

Calcium

70 mg

Phosphorus

31 mg

Potassium

264 mg