Keto Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Published August 1, 2020 • Updated March 2, 2026
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Sugar-free strawberry lemonade popsicles are a great way to beat the heat on a hot sunny day. Tangy, sweet, and only 3.6g net carbs per pop. Perfect for summer.
Ingredients
1 pint fresh strawberries -
1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 6 large lemons)
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4 cups of water
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1/2 to ¾ c confectioners Swerve or use sweetener of choice
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two pinches of salt
Step by Step Instructions
Step by Step Instructions
Cook strawberries
In a medium saucepan, add strawberries and 1/4 cup of water. Cook over medium heat until the juices have released from the strawberries. Remove from heat and let cool.
Strain them
Strain out the strawberry pulp by pushing strawberries through a fine meshed sieve, strainer or cheesecloth to collect the strawberry juice. Discard the pulp.
Squeeze a citrus
To make sugar-free lemonade, use a juicer or a citrus squeezer to squeeze the juice out of the lemons until you have 1 cup of freshly squeezed juice. Strain out lemon seeds and pulp by pouring the fresh lemon juice through a strainer. You can use concentrated store bought lemon juice too if desired.
Combine in pitcher
In a large pitcher, combine lemon juice, strawberry juice, water, sweetener and salt.
Nutrition disclaimer
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.
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Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
Absolutely! Frozen strawberries work well too. Just make sure to thaw them slightly before blending to achieve a smooth consistency.
What sweeteners can I use besides Swerve?
You can use any keto-friendly sweetener like erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia, but be sure to adjust the quantity to taste since sweetness levels can vary.
How long can I store these popsicles?
You can store your popsicles in the freezer for up to 2 months. Just make sure they are well-sealed to prevent freezer burn!
Can I add other fruits to the recipe?
Definitely! You can mix in other berries like raspberries or blueberries for additional flavor. Just keep the overall liquid ratio in mind.
Are these popsicles suitable for kids?
Yes! These popsicles are a healthier, sugar-free treat that kids can enjoy, just keep an eye on the sweetness level if your kids are sensitive to it.
Strawberry season is just around the corner, which means the crimson fruit will be sweeter, cheaper, juicier, and easily available. You can grab a bag full of them and make delicious desserts like these strawberry lemonade popsicles. With a good recipe (hint: this one), your cold sugar-free popsicles will taste amazing and be healthier than store-bought. Another great thing about homemade strawberry lemonade popsicles is that they’re easy to make and don’t require any fancy ingredients. Just strawberries, lemons, sugar-free sweetener and a pinch of salt!
The pop of color exudes a vivifying feel, which is much-needed on any hot, summer day. Sugar-free, this frozen dessert is also appropriate for people with diabetes!
Yes, lemons are keto-friendly! Generally composed of about 0.5g carbs and 0.2g sugar, lemons fit perfectly. They also are a source for 3.7mg Vitamin C, 6.2% of the RDA. The sour lemon water contains antioxidants that promote healthy digestion and even fight free radicals.
To put it simply, adding a spritz of lemon juice to sugar-free strawberry lemonade popsicles keeps the carb count low.
You can have strawberries on keto, but in moderation. One cup, or 152 grams of this delicious fruit contains 12g of carbs. Therefore, as long as you’re diligent with the net carb consumption, fitting some strawberries into your diet will be a breeze. And these tasty popsicles are so good, it’s worth it to fit the carbs from the sugar-free popsicles into your macros.
My grandma used to make strawberry lemonade from scratch every summer and the first bite of one of these just stopped me cold. That tartness from the fresh lemon juice against the strawberry is exactly how I remember it. I did not expect Swerve to get it this right. Triple batch going in the freezer this weekend.
Made a double batch last weekend since the strawberry straining step is the only fussy part, figured I'd only do it once. Ten pops didn't make it through Wednesday, so I'm glad I doubled up. The lemon-strawberry balance is exactly right, tart enough that they don't taste like a sugar-free anything. Keeping a batch in the freezer on rotation going into spring.
Made these three times now and the batch where I added a tiny bit of extra salt to the lemon juice before mixing everything came out noticeably brighter. Small tweak, real difference.
First time making popsicles from scratch and I did not expect the strawberry cooking step to make my whole kitchen smell that good. The tartness from squeezing all those lemons fresh is so worth it. Do you think these would still work in paper cups if you don't have molds yet?
Paper cups work fine. Pour, freeze for about 45 minutes until slushy, then stick the stick in so it stands up on its own. Once fully frozen, just peel the paper away.
I had written off keto sweeteners in frozen desserts after a few icy, weirdly-sweet disasters from other recipes. Made these on a snow day because I had a pint of strawberries going soft and figured I had nothing to lose. Something about the lemon juice cutting through the Swerve fixes whatever goes wrong in every other keto popsicle I've tried, no aftertaste, just tart and cold. Four stars only because I'm annoyed I didn't make a double batch.
Soft strawberries work better anyway. More concentrated. Double next time, they keep two months in the freezer.
Cut the water to 3 cups instead of 4, and zested three lemons before juicing while I had them out. It's February so who knows what possessed me to make popsicles, but the zest pulls the lemon flavor forward in a way juice alone doesn't. If you're already squeezing six lemons, might as well use what's there.
February popsicles, sure, why not. Juice alone is flatter, the zest pulls lemon forward in a way that's hard to pin down until you taste it. Trying 3 cups next batch.
Never made popsicles from scratch before and honestly didn't expect these to taste this good. Fresh lemons make such a difference. Do these work with frozen strawberries when fresh aren't in season?
Yeah, frozen work. Let them sit on the counter for a few minutes first so they blend smooth.
My 8 year old said these taste like real popsicles, not diet ones
Ha, love that. Kids are the toughest critics when it comes to 'healthy' swaps, so that's a real win.