Watermelon Whole Fruit Popsicles
Ali Segersten
Cool down this summer with these refreshing, homemade watermelon popsicles—naturally sweet, colorful, and packed with whole fruit! These beautiful treats are made with pureed watermelon and layered with a mix of blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, peaches, and cherries. No added sugar, no juice concentrates—just real, ripe fruit in its most nourishing form.
Making your own popsicles is such a simple way to reduce wasteful packaging, skip processed sweeteners, and let your kids (or your inner child) enjoy something truly wholesome. Each bite delivers juicy summer flavor and a wide range of antioxidants, hydration, and fiber—a perfect way to sneak in more phytonutrients on a hot day.
🍓 Phytonutrient Highlights:
- Watermelon is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant linked to heart health, skin protection, and cellular hydration.
- Blueberries and cherries contain anthocyanins, which support brain health and reduce inflammation.
- Strawberries are high in vitamin C and ellagic acid, known for antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.
- Kiwi provides actinidin (an enzyme that supports digestion) and more vitamin C than an orange!
- Peaches or nectarines contribute beta-carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A for healthy skin and vision.
These pops are as delicious as they are beautiful—and so much fun to customize with whatever fruit you have on hand. I like to use stainless steel popsicle molds for a low-waste, non-toxic option that freezes quickly and lasts for years.
The other week, when we had a whole counter full of freshly picked organic strawberries, I made strawberry fruit pops by chopping up a bunch of fresh strawberries, placing them into the molds, and then filling them up the rest of the way with fermented apple juice.
Does anyone else ferment their apple juice or is it just me? We accidentally did it a couple of years ago by leaving the jug on the counter for a few days because there was no room in the fridge. It is so bubbly and delicious, with far less sugar! Now if I buy a glass jug of organic apple juice, I always leave it out to ferment—though too long, and you begin to get hard cider!
Watermelon Whole Fruit Popsicles
Serve these nourishing sugar-free popsicles on a hot summer afternoon! You can replace the puréed watermelon with either puréed honeydew melon or cantaloupe. Use any fresh organic fruit you have on hand. I like using contrasting colors because it makes the popsicles look so pretty! Don't forget to use seedless watermelon!
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and then puree it in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
- Set out about 1 dozen popsicle molds (amount needed will vary depending on size of molds).
- Fill each one with the chopped fresh fruit.
- Then pour in the watermelon puree until each mold is full to the top.
- Place a popsicle stick into each one.
- Place into your freezer and freeze for about 6 to 8 hours.
- When ready to serve, run the popsicle molds under warm water for a few seconds and then pull each one out. Enjoy!
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Watermelon Whole Fruit Popsicles
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About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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