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Watermelon-Mint Paletas

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"These Mexican frozen pops are just what you need on a hot summer day." — squishytofu

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Original recipe makes 10 ice pops Change Servings

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white sugar, or to taste
4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Mix water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Blend sugar syrup, watermelon, mint, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a blender until liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
Freeze paletas for 2 hours and insert wooden sticks or handles into the molds; return to freezer and freeze until solid, 12 to 24 hours.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 5 mins
READY IN 8 hrs 45 mins

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Jul 16, 2012

I thought these were fun to make! Next time I'm going to leave out the salt and use only half the sugar they recommend. But a nice treat on a summer day! :)

—caroline0417

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Nutrition

Calories
58 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
14.8 g
5%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
0.4 g
< 1%

Sodium
59 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon-Mint Paletas

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 58
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 59mg 2 %
Potassium 72mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.8g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 0.4g < 1 %
** Sugars 13.8g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 2 %
** Thiamin 5 %
Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 2 %
Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.