Cinco de Mayo Fruit Paletas
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these refreshing and vibrant fruit paletas, blending natural fruit flavors into a cool, easy-to-make Mexican-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh mango chunks
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- Wooden popsicle sticks
Instructions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, mango, pineapple, lime juice, agave syrup, and coconut water. Blend until smooth but slightly chunky.
- If desired, sprinkle a pinch of chili powder into each paleta mold for a mild spicy kick.
- Pour the fruit mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
- Insert wooden popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until completely frozen.
- To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds and gently pull out the paletas.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Cinco de Mayo treat!
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle a little Tajín seasoning on the paletas before serving or blend in fresh mint for a refreshing twist.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/cinco-de-mayo-fruit-paletas/