"It was a very sunny Saturday and the zoo was crowded with families. The Dursleys bought Dudley and Piers large chocolate ice creams at the entrance and then, because the smiling lady in the van had asked Harry what he wanted before they could hurry him away, they bought him a cheap lemon ice pop. It wasn't bad, either, Harry thought, licking it as they watched a gorilla scratching its head who looked remarkably like Dudley, except that it wasn't blond." - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
When life gives you lemons (like the Dursleys), make Harry Potter-Inspired Lemon Ice Pops
A Lemon Ice Pop may be used by the Dursleys as a slight to their nephew Harry, but in my world, this sweet and refreshing dessert is a welcome treat. I always look forward to pulling one of these icy lemon treats out of the freezer on a hot day and love that they come together with a magical 3 ingredients and no refined sugar. These Harry Potter-inspired Lemon Ice Pops can be prepped in 10 minutes or less so you only need to wait for them to freeze before you enjoy.
Simple magic: Lemons, Honey, Water
When I first started creating this recipe, my plans were a bit too grand. I wanted to add ginger, coconut milk, or elderflower blossoms. What if I used lemon curd as a base? I was overworking something that was intended to be simple. The book made it clear it was supposed to be a cheap Lemon Ice Pop you'd find at the zoo, not a bougie Lemon Ice Pop. As much as I love a good bougie treat, I wanted to keep these as simple as possible, meaning minimal ingredients. If you have lemons, honey, and water you can make this recipe happen in any popsicle mold.
WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE?
- A cutting board
- A chefs knife or citrus knife
- A citrus juicer
- A small saucepan
- Measuring cups and Measuring spoons
- A spoon or spatula for stirring
- A drinks pitcher or spouted mixing bowl
- Ice pop mold + popsicle sticks
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A note for special diets
These Lemon Ice Pops are refined sugar-free and friendly for Paleo diets.
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Paleo Lemon Ice Pops
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 ice pops 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop / Freezer
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Harry Potter-inspired Lemon Ice Pops come together with a magical 3 ingredients and can be prepped in 10 minutes before freezing. These are a sweet and refreshing treat best enjoyed on a warm summer day.
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the honey and 1 cup of water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil for a full minute.
- In a large pitcher or spouted mixing bowl, add the honey mixture, lemon, and remaining water. Stir to combine.
- Pour lemonade into ice pop molds and freeze for atleast 4 hours.
Notes
Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop (1/12 batch)
- Calories: 47
- Sugar: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yum! We love lemon desserts and ice pops are so quick, easy, and refreshing. These look great!
Heather says
These sound so good. I bet they are really refreshing!
Nathan wyper says
These look amazing, Lemon popsicles are my favourite on a hot summers day!
Marysa says
So refreshing and simple - this should be a staple of every summer! Thanks for sharing your recipe. It's nice to have summer treats that are healthy.
Becca Wilson says
I have never really attempted to make my own popsicles like this. These look like they would be so good on a hot day!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
These sound absolutely perfect for warm summer days!
Jyothi (Jo) says
Summer Popsicle are the best summer treat. Lemon flavor is so amazing in anything and this is great
Pech says
So easy and refreshing!!
Summer Sorensen says
What a fun idea! My husband and I were just talking about making homemade popsicles to beat the heat in a lower calorie way. I'll have to try this.
Hillary Harper says
I love ice-pops on hot days -I forget how easy they are to make! Definitely making these on the next hot weekend 🙂
Laura Liira says
These look AMAZING!!! And love the Harry Potter reference!!
Mary says
Those look awesome. We've been on a HUGE popsicle kick these last few weeks, experimenting with tons of different combinations. Totally giving this one a shot next round.
Nancy @ NY Foodie Family says
These lemon ice pops sound so easy to make and look so refreshing! These are perfect for a hot summer day!
Marcie says
Haha! We're currently listening to all the Harry Potter audiobooks and that's the section I was immediately thinking of when I saw this recipe! Yum!
Whip & Wander says
I've read the books so many times, but my fella had never read them so we just completed the audiobooks too. Jim Dale has such a great talent for voices!
Shanna Jones says
These are so quick and easy! I need to make them for the kiddos! It's hot in Houston. 🙂
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
yay, I'm glad you pulled back and went for a (healthier) version of the classic. So nostalgic!
Saima says
Oh, I love your Harry Potter inspired lemon pops! I'm a die-hard Harry Potter fan and I'm just going to make these because of this, lol! And of course, it helps that there are just 3 ingredients;-)
Rebecca says
these popsicles look great! I'm all about lemony popsicles. I also can't wait for more Harry Potter recipes!
Liz says
It's supposed to get up to 99 degrees today so frozen treats are mandatory! These are so perfect!
Denay DeGuzman says
What a refreshing summer recipe! I can hardly wait to make a batch of these beautiful lemon ice pops. Thank you so much for sharing this yummy paleo treat!