These Strawberry Lime Popsicles are easy to make and require only three ingredients! Whip up this simple recipe and have a cool treat on a hot day.
There is something about popsicles on a hot day that can’t be beat. I like ice cream as much as the next girl, but on a reaalllly hot day, only a popsicle will do. Maybe it is the kid in me that remembers what a treat they were as a kid. Sugary treats were a rare occurence in my childhood. My mom and friends moms were the healthy types, the ones who would try to pass off frozen orange juice as popsicles – and it usually worked.
The funny thing is that these popsicles are slightly fancied up versions of the orange juice popsicles my mom made me as a kid. Some blended strawberries, some lime soda or limeade and then the hardest part – waiting for them to freeze. I ended up using the Simple Truth Organic Coconut Lime Italian Soda from Fred Meyer. I don’t normally drink soda but it made a great base for a simple popsicle. The subtle coconut flavor complimented the lime and strawberry perfectly.
A few tips for making these Strawberry Lime Popsicles:
- I added a tablespoon of sugar to the strawberry puree – you might want to add less or more, depending on your tastes and how sweet the fruit already is.
- You are going to need a popsicle mold for this
- Be sure to leave enough space at the top of the mold because the liquid will expand in the freezer – especially if you use a carbonated italian soda.
- I liked the ombre effect of leaving the strawberry puree at the bottom and topping with the lime italian soda, but if you prefer a more cohesive popsicle, give it a gentle stir before freezing.
Strawberry Lime Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 pint strawberries hulled and quartered (about 1 and a half cups after they have been cut up)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 cups lime Italian soda or limeade I used Simple Truth Coconut Lime Italian Soda
Instructions
- Place strawberries and sugar in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour strawberry puree evenly between popsicle molds. Top with Limeade or Lime Italian Soda. Leave about half an inch of space at the top to make room for expansion in the freezer. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze until solid.
- After removing from popsicle molds, extra popsicles can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer bag in the freezer.
Disclaimer: I partnered Fred Meyer for this recipe, however, my opinions, as always, are 100% my own. Integrity is important to me, and I only share brands and products that I think are awesome.
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Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
I am totally loving these popsicles Meghan, so fruity and yummy! I love that you used a lime flavoured coconut soda too.
Ice cream is my all time favourite treat, but I have to agree – when it’s sweltering out, only a popsicle will do. And Homemade is sooooo so much better!
Meghan says
Nothing better on a hot day! Thanks Michelle!
Sarah | Well and Full says
I love love love the ombre effect of these popsicles! So gorgeous! 😀
Meghan says
Thank you so much Sarah!
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
These look perfect. And I love how you can customise them with more or less sugar to taste and by simply stirring the mixture up, though I think the ombre effect is fantastic. There is something about the freshness of a straight popsicle on a very hot day – they are incredibly refreshing.
Meghan says
Thanks Jane! They are the best on a hot day!
Lynn | The Road to Honey says
I grew up in a healthy household as well Meghan. As a matter of fact, when I was in college all my friends were receiving care packages brimming with cookies, candy, and chocolate. Do you know what was in my care package? Raisins and sugar free applesauce. Ha! Ha! But to this day . .I tend to go more the healthy route versus junk food. And because of this I would reach for a frozen fruit bar over a bowl of ice cream any day. These popsicles look fantastic. I love the little squeeze of lime to give them extra va-va-va-voom
Meghan says
Haha! I went a little crazy in college when I could have Lucky Charms for the first time 🙂 Thanks Lynn!
Dini @ The Flavor Bender says
This is amazing! I love these popsicles Meghan! Strawberry and Lime are just wonderful and that color is glorious 😀 Need to add some of these into my rotation! 😀
Meghan says
Thanks so much Dini! You have been killing it with popsicles lately so I’m glad you approve! 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I am all about the popsicles right now… it’s too gawsh darn hot NOT to be, right? LOVE these, Meghan! The ombre color is gorgeous and the flavor sounds fab! Love that touch of coconut lime soda in here! Totally perfect! Cheers, girlie!
Meghan says
Thank you so much lady! I’m loving yours too!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
These popsicles look so refreshing!
Meghan says
Thank you Nicole!
Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says
Wow, Meghan, these photos are ON POINT! I can’t wait to try the recipe, too. P.S. You and Cheyanne are twinsies this week! 😀
Meghan says
Thank you dear! I know, drolling over hers too!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
WOW! These look magical Meghan! Seriously good. And your photos are just amazing! Pinned!
Meghan says
Thank you so much Jess!
Mimi says
These are so pretty! And I imagine, delicious as well. I used to make them for my little girls. Now I need to make them for my grand daughter!
Meghan says
Aww, I bet they love them. Thank you Mimi!
E.A. says
Wow!! Very impressive indeed! I can’t wait to give these a try~~& mixing w/ Italian soda is a very creative
addition~~?????
Meghan says
Yay, thank you!
Allyson says
I love the ombre effect on these. I usually cool off with store bought fudgesicles, but I think this will have to be the year that I finally cave and buy a popsicle mold. And when I do, I’m absolutely making these.
Meghan says
Thank you so much Allyson! Mmm, fudgsicles are good too…maybe I will do those next 🙂
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
That colour!! So pretty! I bet your mother would be happy to see that you have made a fancied or modernized version of the pops you had when you were a kid! Pinning these beauties for later 🙂 Have a great week!
Meghan says
Thanks so much Dawn, and thank you for the pin!