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Zesty, fresh lime popsicles made of only three ingredients! Sparkling water mixed with fresh tart lime flavor and only a small amount of unrefined sugar! The perfect frozen treat for the Summer that’s only 33 calories.
Tart but sweet with minimal sugar - these are the perfect homemade popsicles to make! This popsicle recipe has significantly less sugar than other fruit popsicles. That’s all due to the sparkling soda!
This clean eating dessert recipe uses fresh ingredients. I’m a huge proponent of making simple recipes that don’t skimp out on taste. This popsicle recipe tastes like frozen limeade in popsicle form!
For desserts especially, I prefer fresh fruit, little to no sugar (almost always refined sugar free), and letting the ingredients stand for themselves. For other clean desserts like this one, try Creamy Mango Pineapple Popsicle or Vegan Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream {No Churn}.
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Highlights of this Recipe
This recipe is:
- Zesty
- Easy
- Perfect for Summer
- Crowd Pleaser
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Fresh Lime Juice. Substitute for lemon juice to make these lemon popsicles.
- Sparkling Water. Substitute for sparkling mineral water, club soda or even coconut water!
- Agave Nectar. Substitute for honey, simple syrup or maple syrup!
TIP! I don’t use lime zest in these popsicles because that takes extra steps. If you add lime zest, you will have to strain it out of your mixture before pouring into the popsicle molds.
Popsicle Mold Recommendations
I purchased my popsicle molds on Amazon. They’re great because they have a stand! There’s many shapes, sizes and material options online for purchase.
Here are some of my favorite options:
- Mine: Stainless steel popsicle molds that are eco-friendly and rust resistant. Comes with a popsicle rack. Makes 6 at a time.
- Silicone: Silicone moulds that are eco-friendly and made of food grade silicone. Makes 10 at a time.
Step-By-Step Instructions
STEP ONE: Squeeze the fresh limes into a bowl.
STEP TWO: Mix the fresh lime juice, sparkling water and agave syrup.
STEP THREE: Pour the lime popsicle mixture into each popsicle, carefully.
STEP FOUR: Place the popsicle moulds into the freezer and let solidify for 4-8 hours until fully frozen.
STEP FIVE: Remove popsicles from the molds and enjoy while cold!
Variations
- Add frozen cherries or fresh cherries into the popsicle mold.
- Instead of club soda, use coconut cream, coconut milk, or even greek yogurt for creamier coconut lime popsicles.
- Swap sparkling water for watermelon juice.
Tips, Tricks & Frequently Asked Questions
Leftover popsicles can be removed from their molds and kept in an airtight container in the freezer. The homemade popsicles can be kept there for up to 3 months.
It typically takes between 4-8 hours for a popsicle to freeze.
For more tart popsicles, use even less sugar and more lime juice. Otherwise you can add more sugar (simple syrup, maple syrup, or agave syrup) if you want really sweet popsicles.
You can definitely substitute key lime instead of regular limes. The only difference is that key limes are typically more tart and aromatic.
I’ve found that the best and quickest way to remove popsicles from their molds is to run each popsicle mold under cold water.
If you want to add fresh fruit to your popsicle molds, don’t make as much of the filling. I recommend cherry or shredded coconut! Add that first and then pour the liquid in on top.
Frozen Treats You May Also Like
- Creamy Mango Pineapple Popsicle
- Vegan Coconut Pineapple Ice Cream {No Churn}
- Frozen Greek Yogurt Cookie Bark
📖 Recipe
Lime Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Molds
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Sparkling Water or Club Soda
- ½ Cup Fresh Lime Juice about 3 limes
- ¼ Cup Agave Nectar
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients into a bowl with pouring capabilities, like a large measuring cup.
- Pour the fresh lime mixture into the popsicle molds. Leave a few centimeters from the top.
- Add the popsicle stick.
- Place in the freezer for 4-8 hours, until fully frozen.
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