This Watermelon Popsicle is a Healthy and Sugar-Free Dessert for A Hot Summers’ Day
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It feels like the first true month of summer. The beginning of summer… and of my addiction to watermelon. A beginning of an addiction. Now, that is what I call a good beginning. Because beginnings should be potent, and addictive.
A good beginning is a strong magnetic force, a mesmerising pull, the look between two lovers across a crowded room that speaks volumes. It is a promise of an exciting journey to an incredible destination. A promise of more to come. That… is this watermelon popsicle.
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This watermelon popsicle is another one of my snacking guilty pleasures. (yes, there are a few..) It is not a guilty pleasure because it is unhealthy but a guilty pleasure because guilty pleasures are decadent, and luxurious – everything that pineapple is, to me…
I had real issues sharing these popsicles with anyone, including the kids. And speaking of the kids, they did ask for seconds and thirds. And I pointed in the direction of the refrigerator, while all the time resisting, with an immense herculean effort (if I may be so truthful) the urge to scream, “No, you’ve had enough, these are mine!“.
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Over the years, I have come to terms with the fact that some things were meant to be together – like honey and pineapple (another guilty pleasure), or watermelon and pineapple. And I have come to terms that I am addicted to watermelon and pineapple popsicles. And you know what? I can live with that..
The truth is that many beginnings fail to lie up to their expectations, and die a sudden and almost premature death. Not this one, not this time. I choose to believe that this is the beginning of a long and amazing summer. And I choose to believe in my on-going love affair with food and with words.
Watermelon. Pineapple. Lime. Love..
This could be a beginning. For you… For me… For us..
Get addicted with me. I’ll feed you if you do.
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- Peel and dice the pineapple and watermelon. Squeeze the lime and reserve the juice
- Place in a blender and blend thoroughly. Then add the lime juice, blend for a few seconds to mix.
- Transfer into popsicle moulds and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours or until completely set.
Is this recipe right for you?
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The information shown is an estimate, and does not replace a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Did you make this recipe?
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