These two-ingredient, healthy watermelon popsicles are perfect for summer. It doesn’t get much more sunshiny, bare feet in the sand, summer barbecue than homemade fruit popsicles.

watermelon popsicles sitting on ice cubes with whole strawberries and watermelon slices around them.

Summertime in Florida is hot, so I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen, but I need foods that keep me hydrated and energized. This two-ingredient popsicle recipe is a summer favorite in my house and I can’t wait to share it with you!

This 2-ingredient recipe is a bit icier than something like my Lime Popsicles or Strawberry Popsicles, yet it’s so fast to make and def tasty.

Table of Contents
  1. Homemade vs Storebought Popsicles
  2. Watermelon Popsicle Variations
  3. Popsicle Storage Options
  4. Watermelon Popsicles FAQs
  5. More Popsicle Recipes
  6. Watermelon Popsicles Recipe

Homemade vs Storebought Popsicles

healthy fruit popsicles on wooden sticks.

Store brand popsicles have come a long way since my childhood. There are several more real fruit options now., and a lot less food coloring. Yet many popsicles are still made with only fruit juice instead of the whole fruit. You miss out on some awesome nutrients as well as the fiber from the whole fruit to help your body process the natural sugar.

I’ll keep making my own when I can, and enjoy these watermelon popsicles even more since I know exactly what’s in them!

Watermelon Popsicle Variations

I love how simple this recipe is. You only need two ingredients to make very satisfying treats. Yet this recipe can also be easily changed to fit your taste preferences! Toss in 1/2 cup leafy greens to turn these into smoothie pops. Instead of using strawberries, use frozen mixed berries for a wider variety of fruit.

Toss in some fresh basil leaves for a more complex flavor profile, or add in your favorite summer cocktail mixture for some boozy popsicles (but don’t forget to label the bag as ‘adult-only’!).

red fruit popsicles sitting on ice surrounded by strawberries and watermelon.

Popsicle Storage Options

You can use a variety of methods to freeze and store your lovely new summertime treats. Here are three great options:

Paper cup and popsicle stick: You can use small paper cups and wooden popsicle sticks to make your own molds. Pour the pureed fruit into the cups then set them in the freezer (flat) and put a wooden stick into each cup. Once frozen, tear away the paper cups and store them in a freezer-safe container or eat immediately.

Popsicle sleeves: I love using popsicle sleeves to freeze smoothies, popsicles and more! They are easy to carry with me or satisfy a crowd. Use plastic sleeves or silicone reusable ones, depending on your preference.

Popsicle molds: This is a fun, sustainable way to mold and store my watermelon popsicles. They are fairly easy to clean and reuse and they don’t take up too much freezer space. You can search for super fun shapes too!

strawberry watermelon popsicles on a wooden stick sitting on ice.

Watermelon Popsicles FAQs

How many calories are in watermelon popsicles?

My two-ingredient popsicles have 23 calories! While I focus more on counting the whole foods I eat instead of calories, I love that this simple snack won’t weigh me down for the day.

How do you store homemade popsicles?

I like reusable molds for my popsicles, yet you can also freeze them in paper cups (don’t forget to add a popsicle stick before freezing!). Once frozen you can keep those popsicles nice and safe in a silicone freezer bag until you’re ready to enjoy them.

How do you make watermelon freezer pops?

Easy! My watermelon popsicle recipe is only two ingredients. All you need to do is blend the strawberries and watermelon until smooth, then pour them into your preferred popsicle molds and freeze. Once frozen, you can store them for up to a few months or enjoy them right away.

More Popsicle Recipes

What better way to prep for those hot summer days and long summer nights than by stocking the freezer with delicious fruit popsicles? I’ve got some great recipes to get you started:

Which one sounds like a winner? Drop a comment and let me know your fav popsicle combinations; I love getting new ideas!

fresh watermelon popsicles sitting on ice with fresh strawberries and watermelon slices.
4.65 from 159 votes

Watermelon Popsicles

Two simple ingredients is all it takes to make watermelon popsicles sweet enough to fall in love. Ask your kids to join in making this refreshing summer treat.
Prep: 5 minutes
Freezer Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Serves: 6 popsicles

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups watermelon seeded and cubed
  • 1 cup strawberries

Instructions 

  • Place watermelon and strawberries in blender or food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks.
  • Freeze several hours or preferably overnight before eating.

Notes

  • Popsicle molds differ in capacity. For this recipe, we used 3/4 cup (6oz) molds. Paper of silicone cups can be used in place of the popsicle molds.
  • Use the whole fruit instead of fruit juice. That way you keep the fiber that helps breakdown the natural sugar. 
  • Feel free to toss in some leafy greens to up the healthy benefits of these fruity popsicles! Add 1/2 cup leafy greens (spinach is a great option) and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Potassium: 93mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 291IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 7mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    I made these in advance for day 5 of the smoothie challenge amd snuck one on day 4! They were a great healthy snack and so,o,o yummy!

    1. Definitely making these all summer long, so tasty and refreshing. Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    So delicious and refreshing! Perfect on a hot sunny day! Will definitely be making these again.

  3. 5 stars
    These are delicious as popsicles! But if you are inpatient, the mix makes a great smoothie.

  4. 5 stars
    I made these in my Star Wars popsicles holders and they are perfect. So refreshing!

  5. 5 stars
    These are a great healthy alternative to sugary popsicles. I love that they are just fruit!

  6. 5 stars
    Passed up on the pops. I have grape popsicles I made still hanging around. So I took 2c H2O melon, bout a cup of strawberries and a heaping tbs of greek yogurt for protein and buzzed it up in the vitamix. Made enough for tomorrow’s breakfast. Yogurt also balanced the sweetness of the watermelon

    1. 5 stars
      Great ideas Holly – I may try the yogurt in there too and whip it up in the vitamix~

  7. 5 stars
    All of these ideas sound really good!! I can’t wait to make the watermelon and strawberry popsicles to enjoy poolside!! I think I might try a blueberry with watermelon, or even maybe an orange? Hmm. So many options!! I love this challenge!! I’ve already learned so much and it’s only day 4!!!

    1. Jan, you have a creative mind and I love it. The blueberry watermelon sound yummy to me!

  8. This is a great idea for hot summer days! Super easy recipe to make and it tastes great as well!

  9. 5 stars
    A very cost effective popsicle recipe with real good for you ingredients. I did add some fresh mint to the popsicle molds

    1. 4 stars
      Froze them in ice cubes and made a slushy since i dont have ice cream molds, turned out super yummy

  10. 5 stars
    I’ve made these popsicles for years now and they never disappoint. Sometimes I’ll add peaches to them and it takes them to another level. It’s really hard to mess this watermelon strawberry popsicle recipe up.

    1. Making them with peaches sounds delicious! Definitely going to try that. 🙂

  11. 5 stars
    This post came at the perfect time. Can’t wait to try some of these recipes with my daughter.