Keep Cool with Frozen Watermelon Pops

When the temperature rises in the summer, we like to make these frozen watermelon pops to help beat the heat. They're easy to make, delicious, healthy (they're all fruit, after all), and fun to eat on a hot summer day.

You don't need much to make these, just the watermelon, a little sugar (if needed), a blender or food processor, and ice pop molds. You can use other fruits to make these, too—fresh strawberries are particularly good—but the classic summer flavor of watermelon just seems to be perfect for a frozen treat like this.

The kids like to pitch in and help make these, too, although it can be hard for them to wait while the pops firm up in the freezer. Needless to say, grownups may want to take charge of the blending, for safety's sake.

Ingredients

• Watermelon
• Sugar to taste (optional)
• Ice pop molds

Directions

Cut watermelon into chunks, making sure remove seeds. Roughly half a small watermelon will fill our Rocket Pop molds, which we found at our local Whole Foods; you may need a different amount, depending on the size and number of your ice pop molds.

Put watermelon chunks into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, about 2 or 3 minutes. Taste the puree, and if it needs to be a little sweeter, add a tablespoon or two of sugar. It all depends on the sweetness of your melon.

Pulse the blender a few times to incorporate the sugar thoroughly, then pour into ice pop molds according to the manufacturer's directions.

For best results, put in the freezer overnight or until frozen solid, then unmold and enjoy!