Fresh Paleo Fruit Popsicles
A quick and easy recipe for naturally sweet, refreshing fruit popsicles made with fresh juice and whole fruit, perfect for a paleo lifestyle and free from refined sugars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- Fresh fruit juice (orange, pineapple, watermelon, or berry blend), freshly squeezed or cold-pressed
- Whole fruit pieces or pureed (berries, mango, kiwi, peaches)
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Splash of lemon or lime juice
- Filtered water or coconut water (to adjust consistency)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Juice your main fruit choice, removing peel and seeds if necessary. Set juice aside.
- Wash and chop whole fruit into small pieces or puree for smoother texture.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh juice, chopped or pureed fruit, lemon or lime juice, and natural sweetener if using. Add water or coconut water if mixture is too thick.
- Add chia seeds if desired and stir well.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top. Tap molds gently to remove air bubbles.
- Freeze molds for at least 4 hours or overnight until solid.
- Run warm water over molds briefly to loosen popsicles, then remove and serve immediately.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant fruit for best flavor. Frozen fruit can be used but may affect texture. Add mashed banana or avocado for creaminess if desired. Label molds when freezing multiple flavors. Avoid rushing freezing to prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: paleo, fruit popsicles, no refined sugar, homemade, healthy summer treat, gluten-free, dairy-free, natural sweetener