It’s important to stay cool and hydrated as the weather warms up. Our preferred summer afternoon snack is homemade popsicles. These get a fun makeover into spa pops. They are healthy, hydrating and 100% natural. You’ll be surprised how quickly they disappear from the freezer!
Cucumber Basil Pops
Cucumber and melon are two of my summer favorites. Both have a high water content naturally, making them a great base for popsicles. I added basil and lemon to the cucumber pops. They taste like infused water – not sweet, but utterly refreshing.
Cucumber Basil Spa Pops
Prep
Total
Yield 6
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced
- juice of 1-2 lemons (to taste)
- smal handful basil leaves
- 1/2 to 1 cup water, if needed for blending
Instructions
- Puree cucumber, lemon juice, and basil in blender. Add water if needed. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
Notes
-Fresh cucumber juice can also be used, or the mixture can be strained, if desired, before pouring into the molds.
Courses snack
Cuisine American
Watermelon Strawberry Pops
To the watermelon pops, I added strawberries – a perfect summery combo!
You could definitely use other varieties of melon, berries, or other fruits. Other fresh herbs like mint, or even edible flowers would make pretty spa pops too. I use these molds which hold about 4 ounces of liquid in each one. The exact amount may vary a little bit due to natural variations in water content in the fruits and cucumber.
Watermelon Strawberry Spa Pops
Prep
Total
Yield 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 2 cups strawberries
Instructions
- Puree watermelon and strawberries until very smooth. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until firm.
Courses snack
Cuisine American
Some different combinations to try:
- Lemon with edible flowers
- Cucumber and mint
- melon with slices of strawberry
- Make with water or coconut water for extra hydration benefits.
Cucumber basil has become one of my refreshing favorite flavors for the summer. It was a spa[-inspired combo that seems to really get popular last summer.
definitely I need to try this!! yumm
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Such a great idea seeing as I already down the cucumber-infused water like it’s my job every time I go to the spa!
Love this! Great chill out will make this weekend Sunday !
Just a quick note: At the top of the page you said “it’s important to stay cool and dehydrated” but i think you meant “hydrated”
Thanks for catching that!
Hello! Where did you get those pretty popsicle molds from? :)
They are from Tovolo. You can find them both on Amazon – star molds, rocket ship, and the groovy (traditional) molds.
Thanks! I just ordered mine and wan’t wait to try these recipes.
can’t wait
Where is the melon in the cucumber melon pops? They both look yummy!
Ack! Thank you for catching that typo! It was supposed to be “basil.” The melon is for the other popsicle. Sorry about that! You could use 1-2 cups of melon in place of one of the cucumbers thought for a cucumber melon pop. I have done that before and it’s really yummy!
So gorgeous! I am making the watermelon strawberry pops asap!