August: Keli ba:so Melon

Arizona Local Food Feature

Farm: You might notice these at your local farmer's market and you can also buy seeds here.

Nutrition Components: Vitamin A & C, and potassium

Recipe: Melon Ice Pops

1 medium sized melon or 2 1/2 C diced melon

1/2 C preferred juice (orange, mango, coconut, etc) or water

1 tbsp agave

Optional: chili-lime seasoning, chamoy, lime zest, fresh herb

Directions: Blend melon, juice, and sweetener until smooth, stir in optional items and pour into popsicle molds. Freeze for at least 4 hours.

Flavor Profile: sweet

Classroom Activity Suggestion: For a fun sensory activity, have students place the chopped melon in ziplock bags and use their hands to break it down before adding it to the blender!