# Fruit Imitating Popsicles Beat the Summer Heat with These Cute and Kitschy Watermelon Ice Pops By Susan Keefe | Published 2012-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-ice-pops References: [eat-yourself-skinny](http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/2012/06/watermelon-ice-pops.html) Get your summer off to a tasty start with these cute and refreshing Watermelon Ice Pops. Created by blogger Kelly Hunt from the popular and health-conscious blog 'Eat Yourself Skinny,' these darling treats are sure to dazzle with their picture-perfect presentation. Your guests will be lured in by the kitschy appearance of these delightful summertime sweets and absolutely flabbergasted over their low-calorie content. In order to achieve their fruit imitating look, Kelly created a watermelon sorbet studded with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for the body of the pop. Next, she added a [lime sorbet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemon-ginger-freezer-pops) to simulate a watermelon's rind and froze her creations until set. A perfectly fetching and delicious way to beat the heat, these Watermelon Ice Pops will keep you grinning all summer long. Keep the soaring temperatures at bay and enjoy a little [frozen bliss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-monte-freeze-pops) with these wonderfully refreshing pops. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fruit Imitation:** Opportunity for creating innovative food products that imitate the appearance of fruits, providing a unique and visually appealing experience for consumers. - **Low-calorie Treats:** Growing trend towards healthier alternatives in the dessert industry, creating opportunities for low-calorie options that still deliver on taste and presentation. - **Kitschy Desserts:** Rising popularity of kitschy and visually striking desserts, paving the way for unique and creative presentations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative food and beverage companies can capitalize on the trend of fruit imitation and create visually appealing and unique products that stand out in the market. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness industry to develop low-calorie treat options that cater to consumers seeking healthier dessert alternatives. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and catering services can incorporate kitschy desserts into their offerings to enhance the dining experience and attract customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summer Biscuit Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocky-summer-flavors.md) - [Ice Pop-Inspired Lip Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-pouts.md) - [Smoothie-Style Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaya-foods-smoothie-pops.md) - [Watermelon Lemonade Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-lemonade-sorbet.md) - [Pineapple Kale Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-greens-pop.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Frozen Fruity Lollies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frollies.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Glowing Functional Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroice.md)