Frozen Watermelon Pops: Simple, Natural and Refreshing

I had this idea that just popped in my head a few days ago. It is nothing that is so innovative that it is earth shattering, but honestly, it was hugely helpful and thrifty for our family.

I personally really limit the sugar and sugar pops my kids get, but.this.is.all.they.want. in the heat of the summer! So, I have made just plain fruit and yogurt pops in a mold and then serve them up…. but this does take time and effort to blend the fruits, it’s GREAT, just not super fast and easy. I have also purchased 100% fruit bars when they are on sale, but with 5 kids….. that lasts about as long as a dollar at Costco.

So…. I was out of homemade and store bought pops. The kids were wanting a treat after backyard sprinkler play and I stood there staring that the yummy watermelon and thought to myself “HELLO Cassie – just make fun watermelon shapes and freeze them! Viola!”

And that is exactly what I did. It was a HUGE hit. They actually felt like they were getting a fun, juicy, sweet treat! It was great, thrifty, healthy, easy and kid-approved. I am totally doing this all summer!

There really isn’t many instructions, but I will share what I did!

Cut the watermelon into circle slices about 1 inch thick, basically a plate sized watermelon with the rind.
Then, using cookie cutter shapes of any kind and cut out as many shapes as you can from the watermelon.

Then cut all of the excess watermelon and save as it is great to eat 🙂
Once you have them cut, stick a popsicle stick or straw through the watermelon shape. You will get dozens of pops!

Then lay them flat on a piece of wax paper and place in the freezer flat. You can also place the wax paper on a cookie sheet and then place in the freezer for more stability.
Freeze for a couple of hours to overnight.
Then transfer into a gallon ziploc and enjoy the frozen, natural treat when in need of a popsicle fix!