WW Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

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The WW Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles are just amazing for a frozen dessert. Weight Watchers can easily have this dessert, as it does not contain any heavy ingredients that they would feel guilty about. The total duration to make these WW Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles is 6 hours & 10 minutes. The equipment and the ingredients for this recipe are in small amounts, and the instructions are very easy as well. This treat will come out as refreshing and healthy. There is no cooking for this dessert recipe; you will need a blender and freezer mainly for making this treat. Prepare this for hot sunny days, parties, gatherings, events, occasions, a sweet frozen treat after meals, and for kids.

STATS:

  • Prep time: Ten minutes
  • Portion size: 1 popsicle
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Caloric count: 30 kcal
  • Freezing duration: 6 hours
  • Total time: 6 hours & 10 minutes
  • Course: Dessert / Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Cuisine: American
  • Serving: 6 popsicles

EQUIPMENT:

  • Freezer
  • Popsicle sticks & molds
  • Measuring cups
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Blender

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups seedless & chopped watermelon
  • 1 cup fresh, hulled strawberries
  • One tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp zero-calorie sweetener (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES:

WATERMELON:

  • This is one of the main flavors in this frozen treat. This fruit is naturally juicy and sweet. The dessert will feel light with its addition, and the popsicle will come out fresh. The caloric count of watermelon is very low. Another option for you to utilize for this fruit can be honeydew melon.

STRAWBERRY:

  • These are also the main fruits in this popsicle recipe. Their taste is strong and delicious, and they will naturally add a nice color to the dessert. They will also maintain the flavor of watermelon. Strawberries contain vitamins and fiber. Another idea for an alternative can be blueberries or raspberries.

FRESH LEMON JUICE:

  • The bright taste comes from the addition of fresh lemon juice. Naturally, its addition will make the dessert feel refreshing. The popsicles will overall feel very fresh and bright. Lime juice can also work just fine if fresh lemon juice is not available.

ZERO-CALORIE SWEETENER:

  • This component is actually optional, but its addition will include a sweet taste to your dessert with no calories at all. If you feel like the fruit is already very sweet, skip this product. The WW points also do not increase with its addition, which makes it a great option for recipes like these.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Cut the watermelon and take out its seeds.
  2. Add it to a clean blender.
  3. Place the strawberries in the blender as well, after taking out the stems.
  4. Include the other products in the blender as well.
  5. Blend the complete mixture to create a smooth mix at the end.
  6. Check the taste of the mixture.
  7. Include more sweetness if you want.
  8. Then transfer the complete mix into the popsicle molds and include the sticks.
  9. Freezing time for this dessert is about 6 hours max.
  10. Remove them from molds after freezing.
  11. Enjoy your delicious frozen popsicles.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • You can easily make this delicious frozen treat on summer days.
  • Have these popsicles after your suppers.
  • Kids will also enjoy these popsicles.
  • Having these popsicles after exercising will make you feel refreshed.
  • This is a light frozen treat option as well, which you can easily make for parties.

TIPS:

  • If the fruits are ripe enough, they will provide the best taste in the dessert.
  • You can include a bit of sweetener and then check the sweetness level after blending.
  • Do not blend the mixture roughly; rather, blend the mix completely and smoothly for the best consistency of this dessert.
  • When taking the popsicles out of the mold, and it gets difficult, you can place them under running warm water for ease.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • The popsicles will definitely melt inside the refrigerator, so do not keep them there.

FREEZER:

  • Two weeks is the time limit to keep these popsicles inside a tight box in the freezer.

FAQs:

Do these popsicles contain any WW points?

  • With the use of a zero-calorie sweetener, this recipe will go down to zero WW points.

Is it okay to omit the utilization of the sweetener for this dessert?

  • You can skip the sweetener if you feel the fruits are already sweet to your liking.

Will frozen watermelon and strawberry work fine for this recipe?

  • Yes, they will be okay to use, but defrost them a bit before you place them inside the blender.

Along with Weight Watchers, can vegans also have this dessert?

  • Vegans can consume this dessert with no issue, as the components are all plant-based.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

WW Points: Zero points

Vitamin A: 320 IU

Calories: 30 kcal

Net carbs: 6.5 g

Iron: 0.3 grams

Total carbs: 7.5 g

Fiber: 1 gram

Calcium: 8 grams

Protein: 0.6 g

Sodium: 2 g

Potassium: 90 grams