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    Home » Dessert

    Lime Popsicles

    Posted: Mar 26, 2021 · Updated: Jun 2, 2021 by Tonje

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    Cool down this summer with refreshing these lime popsicles. This easy 3-ingredient recipe will teach you how to make the best homemade lime ice pops in a matter of minutes.

    Two frozen lime popsicles.
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love it
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Variations
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • You might also like these recipes
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    Why you'll love it

    • Refreshing cold treat
    • Really easy to make
    • Customize to suit your preferences
    • The kids love it!
    • Refined sugar free
    • Allergy friendly, with a vegan option

    Ingredients

    Lime juice: Use freshly squeezed lime juice, or bottled juice if that's what you have available. Depending on the size of your limes, you will need 5-10 limes.

    Water: Water dilutes the lime flavor a little, and adds volume to the popsicles.

    Honey: I use honey as my choice of sweetener in these popsicles, but you can also use sugar or agave nectar instead. Adding a sweetener is important, as this is what gives the popsicles a great texture. If you omit it, the popsicles will be frozen solid like ice cubes!

    Lime, honey and water.

    Instructions

    First, combine water, lime juice and honey. To help the honey dissolve, I usually find it easier to use boiling water. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a pot on the stove top, and stir while you bring the liquid to a simmer.

    Allow the warm liquid to cool down completely, before you pour it into popsicle molds. Depending on the size of your popsicle molds, you should get 8-10 popsicles.

    Place the molds in the freezer, and leave the ice pops to set for at least 4 hours, or until completely frozen.

    💡 TIP! If your popsicle molds don't have popsicle sticks included, you can use wooden ice cream sticks. Wait for the popsicles to be partially frozen, about 30-60 minutes, then insert the sticks into the middle, and place them back into the freezer to set completely.

    Step by step images showing how to make lime popsicles.

    Top tips

    • Use hot (boiled) water to dissolve honey, or cold water to dissolve sugar.
    • If you want a stronger lime flavor, you can add lime zest from a few limes.
    • It's much easier to remove frozen popsicles from silicone popsicle molds compared to plastic or metal molds. I always use my silicone molds.

    Serving suggestions

    These popsicles are best served as a frozen treat or dessert. I love to make them in the summer. Here are some other cold food and drinks that tastes great in the warm weather:

    • Drinks: Iced Caramel Latte, Iced Chai Latte
    • Food: Strawberry and Rhubarb Sorbet, Orange Popsicles
    A hand holding up a popsicle above a popsicle mold.

    Variations

    Vegan popsicles: Substitute agave nectar or sugar for the honey. Don't simply omit the honey, as some sort of sugar is needed to give the popsicles the right texture.

    Lime + coconut: Use coconut water instead of regular water. The coconut and lime flavors work really well together.

    Extra lime: Add a slice of lime, lime zest and extra lime juice to each popsicle if you want a stronger lime flavor.

    Leftovers

    Lime ice pops can be stored in a freezer for up to 8 months. I love having homemade popsicles available for easy desserts and treats, and this recipe is perfect for any occasion.

    Lime popsicles and lime slices on a table.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can you make popsicles with lime?

    Absolutely. Lime popsicles are made with a combination of lime juice and water. The water dilutes the flavor, and adds volume to the ice pops.

    Are popsicles healthy?

    These lime popsicles are healthy, and made with natural ingredients. At 55 calories per piece, they are a light and delicious treat. As with everything, enjoy them in moderation as part of a varied diet.

    You might also like these recipes

    • Orange Popsicles
    • Lemonade Popsicles
    • Mango Popsicles
    • Healthy Lemon Blueberry Muffins
    • Healthy Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
    • Apple and Plum Crumble
    • Wine Popsicles
    Two lime popsicles on a table with lime slices.

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    Recipe

    Lime popsicles and sliced lime.

    Lime Popsicles

    These easy lime popsicles are made with only 3 ingredients. The perfect frozen treat for summer.
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Time to Frozen 4 hrs
    Total Time 4 hrs 5 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 popsicles
    Calories 55 kcal

    Equipment

    • Popsicle Mold
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups water
    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup lime juice (6 limes)

    Instructions
     

    • Combine boiling water, lime juice and honey in a mixing bowl or measuring jug.
    • Allow the liquid to cool down, then pour it into popsicle molds. This should give 8-10 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds.
    • Freeze the popsicles until they are completely set. This usually takes at least 4-6 hours.

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    Notes

    • Store frozen lime ice pops for up to 8 months.
    • Add extra lime juice or lime zest to enhance the lime flavor.
    • Vegan popsicles: Replace the honey with sugar or agave nectar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword easy, healthy, lime, popsicle, summer
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