Cherry Limeade Popsicle Recipe (2024)

So why did I put zucchini in it?Texture, my friends. If you are like me, your favorite popsicles growing up were the ones where the ice was just a little bit soft and mushy instead of hard like a big flavored ice cube. That texture is achieved commercially with a variety of less-than-savory products like corn starch and corn syrup (ew). But you can duplicate that texture at home with zucchini - without any weird flavors - promise! And it's a great way to get your kids to eat zucchini without complaining. Awesome!

Keto and paleo sweeteners vs sugar

Award Winning Cherry Limeade Popsicle Recipe

• 1/2 of a medium sized zucchini*
• 10 cherries* (fresh or frozen - the dark red kind)
• Juice of 1 1/2 limes
• 1/4 cupmonkfruit sweeteneror other sweetener of choice
• 1/2 cup warm water

*Creative Green Living recommends purchasing organic options for these ingredients to avoid GMOs and persistent pesticides.

Keto and low carb friends: When made with a keto sweetener like monkfruit extract, the popsicles have 9.5 net carbs each when you use this recipe to make 4 popsicles when you subtract fiber and half the sugar alcohol

• Remove the stem and/or blossom ends from the zucchini and cut into about 8 pieces. Add to blender.
• Pit cherries and remove stems if needed. Add cherries and lime juice to blender.
• Mix the sugar and water, stirring until dissolved.
• Add the sugar water to the blender and blend about 1 minute or until smooth.
• Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid. Alternatively, you could pour the mixture into an ice cream makerto turn it into a tasty sorbet instead.