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Watermelon Pops

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 20 servings

Serving Size: 1 Popsicle

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Freeze Time: at least 2 hours

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 seedless watermelon

Equipment:

  • Baking sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Knife
  • About 20 wooden sticks with rounded ends
  • Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
  • Zip-top bags
Nutrition Facts:
Calories:
45    
Total Fat
<1g
Protein
1g
Saturated Fat
0g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
Vitamin A
10%
Carbohydrate
10g
Calcium
2%
Fiber
<1g
Vitamin C
25%
Sugars
10g
Iron
2%

Directions:

  1. Cover baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Cut the watermelon into triangular wedges approximately 1-1/2 inches thick.
  3. Make a cut in the center of each wedge of melon rind about the size of a wooden stick end.
  4. Insert a wooden stick into the rind of each wedge.
  5. Place wedges on the baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  6. Place in the freezer for 2 hours or until the watermelon is firm.
  7. When frozen, wrap each wedge in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in a zip-top bag.
  8. Store in the freezer.

Fun Fact: Watermelons are made up of 92% water. Early settlers used this juicy fruit as a canteen.

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