Stay Cool With This Watermelon Pops Recipe

Cool off with these refreshing Watermelon Pops. Popsicles are made with pureed watermelon, honey-sweetened yogurt, and some kiwi for a yummy cold treat on a hot day. 

These Watermelon Pops are perfect for afterschool snacks, enjoying at the pool, cooling off on a humid day, and serving at summer parties and BBQs.

They are a budget-friendly popsicle treat the whole family will love.  

These Watermelon Popsicles might look complicated but I assure you they are easy!

You just need to puree some watermelon and then layer it with yogurt and kiwi to make a popsicle that not only tastes like watermelon but looks like a slice of watermelon too!

In about 7 hours, you’ll have cold refreshing watermelon popsicles with pockets of yogurt and kiwi ready to enjoy!

HOW TO MAKE WATERMELON POPS

Watermelon is pureed and poured in popsicle molds with honey-sweetened yogurt, and mashed kiwi for a delicious watermelon popsicle snack the whole family will enjoy!

Are you ready to get started?

You’ll find the specific ingredient amounts and detailed instructions in the printable recipe at the bottom of this post.

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• Measuring Spoons – I LOVE my set of these!
• Blender
• Popsicle Mold
• Bowls
• Strainer
• Wooden Popsicle Sticks

WATERMELON POPS INGREDIENTS

This fun and easy Watermelon Popsicle recipe uses everyday kitchen staples to create a delicious snack your family will love.

All you need is:

• Small watermelon 
• 1/2 cup Vanilla Yogurt 
• 1/2 tbsp Honey, maple syrup, or agave 
• Mashed kiwi 
• Mini chocolate chips or cocoa nibs, optional 

WATERMELON POPS RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Begin by adding the watermelon to the blender.

Blend on high and strain out the seeds.

Fill the cavities of a popsicle mold about half full with the pureed watermelon.

Add cocoa nibs if you’d like to make it look like there are seeds.

Place in the freezer for one hour.

Next, mix together yogurt and the sweetener.

In a separate bowl, remove the skin from the kiwi and mash with a fork, and set aside.

Remove the popsicle molds from the freezer, add some yogurt mix to each popsicle and freeze for 45 mins.

Afterward, add some kiwi to each popsicle and add popsicle sticks and let freeze until sold for a minimum of 4-5 hours.

In about 7 hours, you’ll have a refreshing summer snack that’s sure to become a new favorite!

WATERMELON POPSICLES TIPS AND QUESTIONS

If you’ve never made popsicles using watermelon, don’t worry!

Below are some common questions and helpful tips.

Hopefully, this will answer any questions you may have. If not, feel free to ask in the comments and I’ll answer the best I can.

HOW LONG DOES IT REALLY TAKE TO MAKE WATERMELON POPSICLES?

This Watermelon Popsicle recipe takes approximately 6 hours and 54 minutes. TOTAL. This includes:

• About 5 minutes to prep the watermelon and blend
• Close to 2 minutes to pour watermelon into each popsicle mold
• Around 1 hour to freeze the watermelon portion
• 47 minutes to mix the yogurt and add to the popsicles and freeze
• 5 hours to add the kiwi and popsicle sticks and freeze until solid

HOW DO I STORE WATERMELON POPS?

You can store Watermelon Pops in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 3 months.

Simply remove the popsicle from the freezer when you are ready to eat. 

CAN I USE GREEK YOGURT INSTEAD OF REGULAR YOGURT?

Yes, you can use greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt to make these popsicles. It will still taste great. 

CAN I MAKE WATERMELON POPSICLES AHEAD OF TIME?

Yes, you can easily make Watermelon Popsicles ahead of time. Simply keep the popsicles stored in a container in the freezer until ready to use. 

SHOULD I USE A SEEDLESS WATERMELON TO MAKE THIS POPSICLE RECIPE?

I suggest using a seedless watermelon for easy prep but you can also use one with seeds.

You simply need to strain the watermelon puree before pouring it into the popsicle molds. 

CAN I SWEETEN THE WATERMELON PUREE?

If you find the watermelon puree is not sweet enough you can add some honey to it.

Mix some honey together with the pureed watermelon and then taste it.

If it’s not sweet enough add some more honey. You can also add some honey to the mashed kiwi for some added sweetness. 

WHAT GOES WELL WITH WATERMELON POPS?

Watermelon Pops go well with a wide variety of summer snacks. These recipes would be great to serve together.

Some of my personal favorites include:

• Smore’s Cupcakes
• Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
• Strawberry Milkshake 
• Golden Oreo Bark
• Shark Beach Yogurt Cups

CAN I USE ANY SIZE OF POPSICLE MOLD TO MAKE THESE POPSICLES?

Yes, you can use any size of popsicle mold to make these popsicles. The size of the popsicle mold will affect how many popsicles you end up with.

If you don’t have a popsicle mold you can use paper dixie cups and popsicle sticks. 

WHAT ELSE CAN I ADD TO THIS WATERMELON POPS RECIPE?

This simple Watermelon Pops recipe not only tastes great, but it’s also incredibly versatile.

Try adding some chocolate chips or cocoa nibs mixed in with the watermelon puree to look like watermelon seeds. YUM!

WATERMELON POPSICLES RECIPE

WHAT’S NEXT

We all know how hot it gets this time of year. Try these watermelon popsicles to stay cool!

These easy, refreshing treats are perfect for a summer day in the sun and will help you beat those pesky heat waves.

They’re also great if you want something sweet after dinner or just as an afternoon snack. Stay Cool With This Watermelon Pops Recipe

I hope you enjoy this summer fruit popsicle recipe as much as my family does!

If you get a chance to use this recipe, let me know! Leave me a comment below, or share it with a picture on Instagram or Facebook! Don’t forget to tag me @kelly_reci_ and use the hashtag #kellysthoughtsonthings so I can see how you use it!