Enjoy a sweet and refreshing treat without the additives you find in the freezer section. These lime popsicles are super-simple to make and simple syrup-free. If it’s lemons you have on hand instead, then try this easy lemon popsicle recipe.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple: The hardest part about this lime popsicle recipe is waiting for them to freeze!
- Refreshing: Cool off on a hot day with something that actually quenches your thirst and isn’t full of preservatives, dyes, and other questionable ingredients.
- Quick: It literally takes only a couple of minutes to combine everything together for natural and pure popsicles.
Nutrition For Mental Health
Limes are rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C. They also contain small amounts of potassium, iron, calcium, thiamine, vitamin B6, and more.
A clinical trial including patients with chronic heart failure found that those who had a lower daily intake of citrus fruits had a higher prevalence of depression. In case you’re wondering, how your diet impacts your mental health is my passion!
Ingredients + Notes
With just four wholesome ingredients and a popsicle tray, you’ll soon have these delicious lime popsicles to serve. Start now, and they’ll be ready for your dessert tonight!
- Lime juice: Fresh lime juice is the star of the show for zesty popsicles you’ll love.
- Maple syrup: You’ll want some sweetness to balance that bold citrus taste from the limes.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions + Variations
Missing an ingredient or need to swap something based on your preferences? I’ve got you covered with these substitutions and variations. Oh, and if you are thinking about adding berries, I recommend this Cherry Limeade Popsicle Recipe.
- Lime: Key limes, if you can find them, would be an excellent variation, like a key lime pie on a stick. If you can’t find any limes, you can use store-bought lime juice.
- Fresh herbs: Not a fan of mint? Rosemary or basil would work nicely.
- Milk: Make a creamier version that will give you the feel of key lime pie without all the sugar. You can use any non-dairy milk for this, such as coconut milk.
- Club soda: Try club soda for a fizzier take on your lime ice pops instead of water.
- Sweetener: I go for liquid sugar, so if you don’t have maple syrup, agave nectar would be a good choice. If you don’t want as much sugar, then stevia or monk fruit sweetener would be good options.
- Zest: In addition to lime slices (or in place of them), add a pinch of lime zest to each popsicle mold. (Alternatively, stir some lime zest into the limeade mixture before pouring into the molds. Here’s a helpful guide for How To Make Lime Zest if you are looking for tips!
How To Make Lime Ice Pops
There are just three simple steps for these lime popsicles, and they really couldn’t be any easier!
- Stir together lime juice, maple syrup, water, and mint leaves.
- Pour into a popsicle mold and add a couple of lime slices to each mold (optional).
- Freeze for at least four hours.
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- Serve by running one under warm water for a few seconds to release.
Serving Ideas
While lime popsicles can be a treat for a snack by the pool or as a dessert, you can pair them with other foods and beverages for an extra-special experience.
- Salads: Lime popsicles are a true summer treat that is exceptional with an array of salads, including Melon Salad, Fattoush Salad, or Strawberry Cucumber Salad.
- Entrées: Hearty entrées could do with a little something refreshing to lighten up the meal. Serve your lime popsicles with Chickpea Burgers, Vegan Black Bean Burgers, or Vegan Sloppy Joes.
- Drinks: While these limeade popsicles are a tasty delight on their own, you can treat your guests to other beverages alongside them, such as Strawberry Infused Lime Water, Blueberry Limeade, or Iced Strawberry Matcha. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
Homemade lime popsicles should be removed from the popsicle mold trays once they are ready. You can then put them in freezer storage bags, freeing up room in those trays to make more ice pops. Even though these are frozen, they have less of a shelf life, so make sure you enjoy them within 4 to 6 weeks.
Best Popsicle Molds
In my opinion, the best popsicle molds are plastic-free and eco-friendly. I wholeheartedly love these stainless steel popsicle molds. They’re built to last, and you won’t have to worry about nasty BPA getting into your popsicles.
If you don’t have any, though, you can use an ice cube tray or small-sized paper cups along with wooden popsicle sticks. Once you pour the mixture in them, cover the cups or the tray with plastic wrap (or foil if you’re out), and freeze until they’re ready.
FAQ
Freezing time can vary widely when it comes to making homemade popsicles. It depends on the size of the popsicles, the ingredients you use, and your freezer’s temperature. In general, water-based popsicles or those made with natural fruit juices will take anywhere from 4 to 6 hours to become frozen solid. As for creamier popsicles with dairy or non-dairy milk ingredients, you may need to wait a bit longer for them to become fully solid, usually around 6 to 8 hours. For any kind, I love to make and freeze them before bed or even do it early in the morning so they’re ready when we want to enjoy them.
If you buy them from the frozen dessert section at your local supermarket, I highly doubt it since they will be full of sugar and other unhealthy additives. However, if you follow this recipe, you can feel good about eating lime popsicles. The ingredients I use are all-natural, so feel free to enjoy these lime popsicles as a tasty, nutritious, and utterly delicious snack that will keep you cool any time!
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Recipe
Lime Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- mint leaves, quantity depends on personal preference
- lime slices, (optional)
Instructions
- Stir together lime juice, maple syrup, water, and mint leaves.
- Pour into a popsicle mold and add a couple of lime slices to each mold (optional).
- Freeze for at least four hours.
- Serve by running one under warm water for a few seconds to release.
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Notes
Nutrition
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Reference
Kakutani, N., Yokota, T., Fukushima, A., Obata, Y., Ono, T., Sota, T., Kinugasa, Y., Takahashi, M., Matsuo, H., Matsukawa, R., Yoshida, I., Kakinoki, S., Yonezawa, K., Himura, Y., Yokota, I., Yamamoto, K., Tsuchihashi-Makaya, M., & Kinugawa, S. (2022). Impact of citrus fruit intake on the mental health of patients with chronic heart failure. Journal of cardiology, 79(6), 719–726. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jjcc.2021.12.004
This is exactly what you need on a hot summer’s day.
Yes! It is so refreshing!