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Easy, 3-ingredient lemon popsicles that taste like summer. They are simple, delicious, and loaded with antioxidants. 

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Five lemon popsicles arranged in a row on a pink surface, surrounded by halved and whole lemons.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Quick & Easy: With only five minutes of prep, the hardest (and longest) part is waiting for them to freeze. 
  • Simple: These three ingredients couldn’t be simpler.
  • Refreshing: Lemonade but in frozen form. Could these ice pops get any better?

Nutrition For Mental Health

Lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C. They also contain small amounts of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6. Lemons also contain various other plant compounds, including citric acid, antioxidants (hesperidin, diosmin, eriocitrin), and d-limonene. 

Did you know that I went to grad school for nutrition and functional medicine? Since then, Raepublic has focused more on how diet can impact mental health! A study found that higher consumption of dietary vitamin C reduces the risk of depressive symptoms among the general population.

Ingredients + Notes

Three simple ingredients (plus water) bring these tasty lemonade popsicles together. 

Ingredients displayed on a table: lemon slices in a bowl, halved lemons, a jar of maple syrup, a jar of water, lemon juice in a container, and a net containing whole lemons.

Best Popsicle Molds

In addition to the ingredients needed to make these homemade lemon popsicles, you will also need a popsicle mold and popsicle sticks. If you don’t have ice pop molds, you can use paper cups, such as Dixie cups, or even ice cube trays. Here are my top recommendations for popsicle molds. 

Variations + Substitutions

  • Coconut water: If it’s the middle of summer and hot as can be, swapping the water for coconut water can be a great choice. 
  • Berries: Pack in more antioxidants and berry flavor with strawberries, blueberries, or fresh raspberries.
  • Sweetener: I love using maple syrup as a sweetener, but you can definitely use regular white sugar or cane sugar. Dilute it in one cup of hot or warm water first though, for the best results. (The recipe calls for two cups of water, so in this case, do one cup hot or warm to dilute the sugar and then combine it with another cup of cold water. For sugar-free lemonade popsicles, I recommend stevia or monk fruit sugar.
  • Fresh Herbs: Fresh mint is so good paired with the lemon flavor of these popsicles. For a more interesting combo, try some fresh basil!

How To Make Lemon Popsicles

These popsicles come together in a breeze. 

  1. Stir together lemon juice, maple syrup, and water.
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A spoonful of honey is being added to a glass of lemon water. Lemons in a net bag, lemon slices, and a jar of honey are placed on an orange countertop.
A hand uses a spoon to stir a glass of lemon juice. Lemons in a mesh bag, sliced lemons, and a small bowl with lemon slices are placed on a textured surface.
  1. Pour into a popsicle tray and add a couple of lemon slices to each mold (optional).
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  1. Freeze for at least four hours.
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  1. Serve by running one of the popsicles under warm water to release.
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Serving Ideas

Serve these popsicles as a refreshing dessert on a hot day or a cool treat after a workout.

Storage Tips

Keep your homemade popsicles fresh and frost-free with these storage tips:

  • To avoid freezer burn, store them outside the molds in an airtight container that is freezer-safe.
  • Store them in the freezer for up to a month.

FAQ

What can I use instead of popsicle molds?

Disposable cups like Dixie cups or an ice cube tray with larger slots can work well. Once they are made and frozen, run the bottom and sides of the container(s) under hot water. This will help the popsicle release from the mold.

How long do homemade popsicles take to freeze?

Homemade popsicles take at least four hours to freeze. 

How long will popsicles last in the freezer?

Homemade popsicles will last in the freezer for about one month. 

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Recipe

Five lemon popsicles with a lemon slice inside, arranged on a pink surface surrounded by sliced and whole lemons.
5 from 1 vote

Lemon Popsicles

Yield 6 Servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freeze Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Easy, 3-ingredient lemon popsicles that taste like summer. They are simple, delicious, and loaded with antioxidants.
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Ingredients 
 

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • lemon slices, (optional)

Instructions 

  • Stir together lemon juice, maple syrup, and water.
  • Pour into a popsicle tray and add a couple of lemon slices to each mold (optional).
  • Freeze for at least four hours.
  • Serve by running one of the popsicles under warm water to release.

Equipment

Notes

What can I use instead of popsicle molds?
Disposable cups like Dixie cups or an ice cube tray with larger slots can work well. Once they are made and frozen, run the bottom and sides of the container(s) under hot water. This will help the popsicle release from the mold.
Storage Tips
Keep your homemade popsicles fresh and frost-free with these storage tips:
  • Store them in the freezer for up to a month.
  • To avoid freezer burn, store them outside the molds in an airtight container that is freezer-safe.
 
Please read the blog post above for more helpful tips, tricks, and topping suggestions!

Nutrition

Calories: 22kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 0.05g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 36mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 0.02mg
Author Rae Aflatooni
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Reference

Wang, A., Luo, J., Zhang, T., & Zhang, D. (2021). Dietary Vitamin C and Vitamin C Derived from Vegetables Are Inversely Associated with the Risk of Depressive Symptoms among the General Population. Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland), 10(12), 1984. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox10121984

Hi, I'm Rae. The voice behind Raepublic. I have a Masters of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine. My aim is to assist people who have experienced trauma to live a more holistic, well-balanced life. Through nutrition, plant-based eating, sustainable living, mindfulness, and movement.

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4 Comments

  1. Dany Goldraij says:

    Great idea, I will try with oranges

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    1. This would be great with oranges. You might want to skip the sweetener, though. (Or use less.)

      Reply

  2. 5 stars
    These are so simple and refreshing. Glad I stumbled upon this recipe!

    Reply