Watermelon-Pepper-Margarita Pops for Food ‘n Flix Recipe
Ingredients
- Watermelon-Pepper-Margarita Pops
- based on Watermelon-Jalapeño Ice Pops from My Recipes
- 3 c. seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 c. white tequila
- 1 T. agave syrup
- 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped (I actually used two medium mild jalapeños and did not seed them. )
- 1 T. lime zest
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 408g | |
| Calories 410 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.41g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 345mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 73.54g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 65.96g | 44% |
| Protein 1.75g | 3% |
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