Summer vacation is almost here, and my son graduated pre-K class ended today. Daughter’s class will end next week. We have been experiencing mild summer all this month but starting next week, the temperature is expected to in the upper 80’s. Today I made a recipe with honey dew melon and cucumber. First thought of salad, then I decide to make both salad and honeydew melon, cucumber coconut Popsicle.
Just curious I tried to check the name of Honeydew melon in Malayalam and Hindi (Indian languages). I got funny answers both said a type of watermelon. Then I realized that honeydew melon is not available in India. They are refreshing and naturally sweet. It is a natural dessert without any added sugar and calories. It is also rich in iron and minerals. Both cucumber and melon are water rich vegetable and fruit and they make great combo when mixed together. Mint add freshness to the popsicles.
Honeydew melon is usually expensive, but yesterday I found one in our local HEB for $1.98. I decided to give it a try. Also after finding a recipe cucumber and coconut Popsicle, I decide to make honeydew melon cucumber coconut popsicles with my own twist. This Honeydew melon itself is sweet enough and I used only 1 teaspoon sugar in the Popsicle; you can skip that if you don’t want sugar or add 2 – 4 tablespoon for extra sweetness. Or you can substitute sugar with honey or even skip it totally.
I added lime juice and mint also. I think mint really give greenish tint even without a food coloring. I also read Melona bar a Korean ice cream bar where honeydew melon and heavy cream is used. I am going to try it next time. I made fruit salad and this popsicles, give it a try this is simple recipe.
Honeydew melon, cucumber coconut Popsicle
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped honeydew melon
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon sugar (If you want really sweet increase the amount to ¼ cup)
- ½ cup coconut milk (I used thick coconut milk)
Instructions
- In a blender process everything into fine puree except coconut milk. Then add coconut milk and mix well. Then transfer to Popsicle mold and freeze for overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Enjoy.
Notes
Transfer into Popsicle mold and freeze for 6 hours and enjoy. Add more sugar if you want.
Enjoy
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Agness of Run Agness Run says
This is the perfect treat for the hot summer days, Swathi! Great recipe!
Mackenzie @ Food Above Gold says
I hate the smell of cucumber melon in body products (like lotion), but I love to eat it in goodies like this! With the addition of lime and mint, this is a match made in heaven for me!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
What an interesting flavor combination! I've never seen all three of these used in a popsicle before. I bet they smell great when you're making them.
Linda @ Food Huntress says
What a great and refreshing combination of flavors. Also those ingredients would make a great cocktail. I really do want to try making these. Pining!
Sundari says
Gosh! These popsicles are so pretty! Yumm!
Srivalli Jetti says
Surely makes a wonderful treat to make for the summer...never tried with melon, the colour looks so yum!
Amy says
These popsicles are so pretty! I love that color and the flavors sound wonderful! Now I just need to get some popsicle molds...
Molly Kumar says
I'm so ready for the summer popsicles - ice-cream season and these would be fantastic. I love the color and the flavor of melon+cucumber with coconut sounds amazing.
soniya Saluja says
OH mY goodness !! This looks so refreshing 😀 Loved the combination of coconut, honeydew and mint ! cant wait to try it this summer .
Vanessa says
This sounds so refreshing and yummy! My girls are really picky, but I wonder if they would like this.
Noel Lizotte says
So totally cool and refreshing sounding! What a good idea for healthy, summer treats. Thanks for sharing this ... I'll be adding to our summer arsenal.
Christine says
These look SUPER refreshing for summer and hot weather! Loving the honeydew melon and cucumber combo. Trying this one soon!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
I have to say, I love the flavour profile going on here. What a perfect treat to cool down on a hot summer day.
Daniela Anderson says
A lovely and refreshing combination, l love the addition of cucumber to these yummy popsicles. Nothing better to beat the heat. Kids would love them.
Adriana Lopez Martn says
Yummy combination both go perfect together the cucumber and the honey dew. Very refreshing and tasty =)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Oh my goodness, I love this! It sounds so refreshing! Love melon and cucumber together. And then to add coconut too? Delicious!
Shinee says
These popsicles sound so refreshing! Cucumber, mint and COCONUT, YUM!!!!
Veena Azmanov says
That's an interesting combination I have never tired yet. I love that you used mint sounds so refreshing
Diana Johnson says
I love that you used so little sugar in this to let the fruit shine!
Mari says
Oh, this looks so delicious, so inviting! The colours, the setup, everything! Popsicles are my kids favourite summer treats, thank you for this great idea!
Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking says
My daughter graduated from preschool yesterday too!! Congrats =) These popsicles look absolutely delicious! I need to try these.
Kim Beaulieu says
I love this flavour combination. I bet they taste out of this world.
Roxana says
That sound like a delicious combination. Love the tropical flavors.