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You are here: Home / Comer Sano/Eat Healthy / Natural fruit paletas with watermelon and Tajín

Natural fruit paletas with watermelon and Tajín

6 · Jun 13, 2013 · 8 Comments

Natural paletas made with watermelon and TajínEvery kid I know loves paletas—and every mom I know wants to reduce the amount of sugar in their kids’ diet. With summer upon us, I’m already seeing watermelon everywhere in the farmers markets and grocery stores. I love watermelon and would eat it for three meals a day if I could, so I’ve been getting more creative with how to use it. These are especially great on a really hot day! A bonus: Because these natural paletas aren’t like traditional popsicles, they’re much less likely to drip and stain clothing if that’s an issue with your kids.

And you don’t need to have kids to enjoy these simple paletas! You can honor your inner child or summer cravings for a popsicle with a healthier twist. For those with diet restrictions, these paletas are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan-friendly. This “recipe” isn’t really a recipe; I like to think of it more as a healthy tip I’m passing on to you. Don’t discard leftover pieces that don’t make the cut: Sprinkle Tajín and squeeze a little lime juice on it for a snack, or cut them into bite-sized pieces and freeze to use as watermelon ice cubes to flavor your water.

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Natural fruit paletas with watermelon and Tajín

Natural fruit paletas with watermelon and Tajín

A healthy Mexican twist on popsicles using whole fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 watermelon, sliced into rounds about 1 1/2 inches thick
  • Tajín (to taste)
  • You'll also need: A cookie cutter (let the kids choose the shape!), popsicle sticks, wax paper or parchment paper and a baking sheet

Instructions

  1. Cut the watermelon into 1 1/2 inch-thick slices.
  2. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
  3. Using the cookie cutters, cut as many shapes as you can from each round. Place each cut piece on the baking sheet.
  4. Cut up any remaining small pieces of watermelon left over and store in the refrigerator. Discard the rinds.
  5. Sprinkle Tajín on the cut out pieces on the baking sheet. Don't forget to do both sides! Use as much or as little chile-lime salt as you like.
  6. Insert the popsicle sticks into one side of the cut-outs.
  7. Freeze on the baking sheet for at least two hours.

Notes

In the photos, I've used popsicle sticks that are meant for chocolate-covered bananas that I found in my local Latin market. When using regular popsicle sticks, take care to stick them directly in the middle, half-way into the cut-out without piercing through the other side.

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  • What other ways do you like to incorporate watermelon into your summer menu?

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  1. Ana Flores says

    June 13, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    This is genius! My girl LOVES watermelon and this is such a fun thing to do with her. She’ll skip the tajín part, but maybe we can sprinkle something sweet?
    I want the tajín version for me 🙂

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    • Natalia says

      June 14, 2013 at 1:00 AM

      Agree with Ana and her girl lol I would add something sweet like condense milk 🙂

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    • Maura Wall Hernandez says

      June 18, 2013 at 12:09 PM

      Hi Ana, this tip I’m going to give you will defeat the low-sugar goal of this treat, but if your girl doesn’t like tajín, you could lightly brush the sides with lechera before freezing instead 😉 Just remember that it’s going to be sticky!

      Reply
  2. Eliana Tardío says

    June 14, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Loved it!!! this is great. Will try it and send you some pictures!

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  3. Presley's Pantry says

    June 14, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    This is too cute! I love it!

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    • Maura Wall Hernandez says

      June 18, 2013 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks, Nicole! I love to use different shaped cookie cutters but my favorite is the star 🙂 It’s fun for the kids to get to pick out what shape their paleta will be.

      Reply
  4. Heather @girlichef says

    June 26, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    Oh my gosh, these are SO much fun! The kids would love making these just as much as they’d love eating them. Plus, I know mi esposo would love them. 🙂

    Reply

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