Frozen Watermelon Lime Bars (Printable)

Cool frozen bars blending sweet watermelon with zesty lime for a refreshing summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
03 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave for natural sweetener)

→ Optional Garnishes

05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
06 - Lime wedges (for serving)

# Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on all sides for easy removal of the frozen bars.
02 - Combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar in a blender. Process until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Taste the puree and adjust sweetness or lime intensity according to personal preference before proceeding.
04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles and create an even surface.
05 - Place the pan in the freezer for approximately 4 hours, or until the mixture is completely solid and can be cut cleanly.
06 - Lift the frozen block from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Use a sharp knife to cut into 12 equal bars, running the knife under hot water between cuts if necessary.
07 - Top bars with freshly chopped mint and lime wedges immediately before serving, if desired. Serve directly from the freezer for best texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The vibrant pink color makes everyone smile before they even take a bite
  • No oven required, just blend and freeze for the easiest summer dessert ever
  • Naturally dairy free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy it
02 -
  • These bars melt faster than ice cream so work quickly once they're out of the freezer
  • If they're too solid to cut straight from the freezer, let them sit for exactly two minutes on the counter
  • The texture changes with different sweeteners, honey makes them slightly more icy while sugar keeps them smoother
03 -
  • Run your blender jar under hot water before blending if your watermelon isn't super cold, it helps everything emulsify better
  • If your watermelon isn't sweet enough, blend in a few frozen strawberries for natural sweetness without more sugar

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