Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles saved our summer on one of those brutally hot days last year, when the air felt sticky and the kids were sprawled out, miserable. I was about to cave and head to the store for some random treat when I spotted a massive watermelon on the counter, next to a few forgotten kiwis. Inspiration struck—why not? The result was this refreshing recipe that became our go-to. The real trick? Picking a ripe, practically singing watermelon. Trust me, I learned the hard way after a lackluster batch. Don’t make my mistake.

What You’ll Need for Your Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles

I’m a firm believer that the best summer treats shouldn’t require a long, complicated shopping list. This is proof.

About 4 cups of seedless watermelon, all chopped up

4 or 5 ripe kiwis, with the skins taken off (give ’em a gentle squeeze; you want soft, not mushy)
A spoonful or two of agave or honey (Only if you taste the watermelon and it needs a little help. Be a hero, taste it first.)

A splash of fresh lime juice (Don’t skip this! It wakes everything up.)

Let’s Talk Timing

Look, the absolute worst part about making any kind of frozen treat is the time you spend staring into the freezer, willing it to work faster. I am not a patient person, so I feel your pain. Here’s the reality of the timeline for these Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles.

Hands-on time: Maybe 15 minutes of actual work. Super quick.
Freeze time: This is the test of your willpower. It needs a good 4-6 hours to really set up properly.
Total wait: From start to finish, you’re looking at around 4 hours and 15 minutes. Plan accordingly!

Step-by-Step to Making the Best Popsicles Ever

Part 1: The Watermelon Situation

Okay, first up. Get your chopped watermelon and that little bit of lime juice into a blender. Just let the blender go until you don’t see any more chunks and it looks like a beautiful pink juice. Some people strain the pulp out here, but I never do. I feel like you’re throwing away some of the good stuff, you know? But you do you. This is the moment of truth: taste it. If it’s not quite sweet enough, now’s your chance to add that drizzle of agave or honey and give it a final, quick blend.

Part 2: The First Freeze

Now, start pouring that watermelon juice into your popsicle molds. A good rule of thumb is to fill them about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way full. We need to save room for the kiwi moment. Carefully get them into the freezer. Set a timer for about 90 minutes. You’re not trying to freeze them solid yet, just get them slushy and firm enough to hold their own.

Part 3: The Kiwi Invasion

While the watermelon part is chilling out, peel and slice your kiwis. I like them fairly thin so you can squeeze a couple into each pop. Once your timer goes off, pull the molds out. The watermelon mix should be firm enough that when you poke the kiwi slices in, they don’t just plummet to the bottom. Gently arrange a few slices in each mold. It always looks so cool, like little green polka dots.

Part 4: The Final Countdown

Alright, last step. Put the popsicle sticks in and march those molds right back into the freezer. Now they need their long sleep. Give them at least another 3 hours, but honestly, I just leave them in overnight. It guarantees they’re frozen solid and you won’t have the tragedy of a soft popsicle falling off its stick.

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Fun Ways to Serve Your Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles

These pops are amazing on their own, obviously. But if you have people coming over, they make you look like a culinary genius. Last Fourth of July, I made a double batch and served them on a metal tray full of ice. They were gone in about five minutes flat. They’re also a great, light thing to have after a big, heavy meal from the grill. Oh, and one night I was feeling extra and dipped the ends in some melted white chocolate… game-changer. Just let the chocolate harden in the freezer for a few minutes. So good.

Okay, I’m a Little Obsessed With This Recipe

Is it weird to have a favorite popsicle recipe? Because this is mine. It’s just so simple and clean, and it makes me feel good knowing exactly what my family is eating. It’s not a sugary science experiment, it’s just fruit. The bright pink and green colors are just a bonus that happens to look fantastic. For real, if you make these, drop a comment below or tag me in a picture online. I’m not kidding, I actually want to see how yours turn out!

Watermelon Kiwi Popsicles

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

An incredibly easy and refreshing frozen treat. Made with just 4 simple ingredients its the perfect healthy homemade snack to beat the summer heat.

Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon chopped up
4-5 ripe kiwis peeled

1-2 tablespoons agave or honey (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

Step 1

toss your watermelon chunks and the lime juice in a blender just whiz it up till its totally smooth if you wanna add sweetener do it now and give it one last blend

Step 2

pour that pink juice into your popsicle molds go about three quarters full we need room for the kiwi now carefully get them in the freezer for maybe 90 minutes till they're slushy

Step 3

while the pops are chilling slice up your kiwis once the watermelon part is firm just gently push the kiwi slices down into each mold right on top

Step 4

ok last step put the sticks in and get them back in the freezer for their long sleep they need at least 4 more hours but overnight is best so they dont fall apart

Notes

seriously find the ripest sweetest watermelon you can it makes a huge difference
dont like pulp just strain the watermelon juice before you pour it no big deal
if you feelin fancy dip the frozen pops in melted white chocolate its so good

to make it 100% vegan just be sure to use agave not honey

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 57Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 2mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g

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