Healthy Watermelon Recipes for Desserts

Watermelon is a popular fruit belonging to the gourd family. It grows on a sprawling vine and comes in over 1,000 varieties. Found in various climates worldwide, this fruit has a tough outer skin and a delicious, juicy inside that can range from deep red to pink.

Some watermelons have black seeds, while others are seedless. People enjoy eating it fresh, pickled, or even using the rind in cooking. It’s also a common choice for making juice and adding it to mixed beverages.

Types Of Dessert And How To Prepare It.

Some people may not find it tasty to consume watermelon on a daily basis; rather, here are some healthy watermelon recipes that will help them enjoy the fruit in a better way. These recipes will leave you with a taste that will make you crave more.

1. Watermelon Pizza:

Juicy watermelon topped with some coconut yoghurt and berries will add to your weight loss and healthy diet.

Ingredients

Well, before preparing this healthy dish, here are the ingredients you will need.

• ½ cup of coconut milk yoghurt
• ¼ teaspoons of vanilla extract
• 2 large watermelons
• a cup of sliced strawberries
• 2 tablespoons of toasted, unsweetened coconut flak

Now that you have all your ingredients ready, here is how you prepare this tasty, juicy, and healthy watermelon pizza.

How To Prepare Vegan Watermelon Pizza:

• First, you need to combine the yogurt and vanilla in a small bowl.
• When you’re done, you need to spread the yogurt mixture over the watermelon round.
• Then cut it into 8 slices.
• It is ready; now you can top it up with some berries and enjoy.

2. Watermelon Popsicle:

Have you ever thought of making yourself a homemade watermelon popsicle? Well, it’s all simple to burn the heat this summer.

Ingredients:

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon popsicle.

• 2 cups of strawberries
• 2 cups of watermelon
• ¼ cup of lime juice
• 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar
• a teaspoon of salt

How To Prepare Watermelon Popsicle:

Follow the steps provided below to treat yourself to a refreshing and nutritious watermelon popsicle.

• Firstly, you need to press strawberries, watermelon, lime juice, and salt in a blender and make a mix out of it.
• Once this is done, you pour the mix into a freezer mold and insert sticks into it.
• Freeze it for 6-7 hours. Your watermelon popsicle is ready to be consumed. Have a bite to enjoy.

3. Watermelon feta salad

Watermelon is naturally sweet and juicy, making it wonderfully refreshing by itself. However, when you combine it with cucumbers, mint, red onion, and tangy feta and dress it with a simple vinaigrette using olive oil and red wine vinegar, you create a delicious summer salad. This dish strikes a perfect balance between sweet and salty flavors, making it an ideal accompaniment for any summer meal or simply enjoyed on its own, straight from the bowl.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon salad

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons of red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 3  cubed seedless watermelon
• 1  medium cucumber, chopped
• 1  crumbled feta
• 1/2  red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 coarsely chopped mint, plus more for garnish
• Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)

How To Prepare Watermelon Feta Salad:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon feta salad.

• Whisk together the oil, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the watermelon, cucumber, feta, red onion, and mint. Add dressing and toss to coat.
• Garnish with more mint and flaky sea salt, if desired.

4. Margarita watermelon

Want to spice up your regular summer drink? Transform an ordinary watermelon into a fantastic margarita by soaking slices in tequila and sprinkling salt and lime zest all over! It’s an ideal treat for a hot, sweltering day.

Follow our simple steps for cutting a watermelon, and make sure to use a large dish so that all the slices can touch the alcohol for the best results. Afterward, keep the liquid from soaking and use it in a frozen watermelon margarita! Don’t waste it; you’ll want to use it!

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make margarita watermelon

• 1 watermelon, cut into triangles
• 1 cup of tequila
• 1/3 cup of triple sec
• 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup of margarita salt, for garnish
• Zest of 1 lime, for garnish

How To Prepare Watermelon Feta Salad:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy margarita watermelon.

• Place the watermelon in a large dish or baking sheet. Pour over tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Let soak for 1 hour.
• On a small plate, mix salt and lime zest.
• Dip watermelon slices in salt mixture before serving.

5. Watermelon Strawberry Caprese Salad

Watermelon-strawberry caprese is set to steal the show at every summer BBQ. Inspired by two summer salad classics—caprese salad and watermelon feta salad—we’ve combined fresh strawberries with juicy watermelon, tangy feta, and fresh basil for an extra-sweet summer delight. Add a simple olive oil dressing to bring it all together, and you’ve got the easiest, freshest side dish ready to enjoy in just 10 minutes.

While we learn this recipe, feel free to get creative. Add a splash of balsamic glaze, swap basil for fresh mint, or trade the feta for some tangy, creamy goat cheese.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon strawberry caprese salad

• 2 cups of watermelon, cubed
• 1 cup of strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup of Feta, crumbled
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 c. fresh basil, torn

How To Prepare Watermelon Feta Salad:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon feta salad.

• In a large bowl, mix watermelon, strawberries, feta and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and toss to coat.
• Garnish with basil, and serve.

6. Chocolate-Covered Watermelon

When you blend coconut oil with melted chocolate, you’re essentially creating a magic shell. While not entirely essential, it does aid in the chocolate hardening process, ensuring that the dipped watermelon is ready to be enjoyed almost instantly. 

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a chocolate-covered watermelon

• 1 small seedless watermelon, cut into small 1/2″ wedges
• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (optional)
• Flaky sea salt

How To Prepare Chocolate-Covered Watermelon:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon feta salad.

• Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spread out watermelon pieces on a prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, or cover up to overnight.
• Stir the coconut oil into the melted chocolate.
• Remove the watermelon from the freezer and dip each piece in melted chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt and return to the baking sheet. Serve immediately, or freeze covered until ready to serve.

7. Sweet And Sour Watermelon Rind Stir-Fry

The delightful sweet and sour taste of (sweet and sour watermelon rind stir) is so natural that applying this dynamic combination of sugar and vinegar to watermelon rind will be an excellent choice. Yes, watermelon rind. Teamed up with scrambled eggs and various veggies you have in your kitchen, this makes a great vegetarian meal that goes well with stove-top rice.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a sweet and sour watermelon rind stir fry

• 1 cup of slid watermelon
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish
• 2 eggs

How To Prepare Chocolate-Covered Watermelon

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon feta salad.

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook garlic and ginger until they become lightly golden and release a fragrant aroma, approximately 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
• Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them sit until the edges are just beginning to set, around 20 seconds. Stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until soft curds form. Remove from heat and transfer the eggs to the plate with garlic and ginger.
• Reheat the skillet over medium heat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add watermelon rind, carrot, and broccoli, cooking and stirring occasionally until they soften and the watermelon becomes somewhat translucent, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Introduce soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, sugar, pepper, and green onions to the skillet. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the sauce slightly thickens and takes on a glazy consistency, which takes about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil and the previously cooked eggs, garlic, and ginger.
• Before serving, garnish with additional green onions.

8. Boozy Melon Bites

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a boozy melon bites

• 1/2 medium watermelon
• 1/2 small Honeydew melon
• 1/2 small cantaloupe
• 2 cups of vodka
• 1 bunch fresh mint

How To Prepare Chocolate Covered Watermelon :

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy boozy watermelon bites.

• Make watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe balls using a melon baller.
• In a large bowl, combine the fruit and vodka, ensuring the fruit is fully submerged.
• Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it soak for 1 hour.
• Remove from the refrigerator and drain, reserving the alcohol if desired.
• Skewer the fruit and mint leaves, alternating types of melon with a mint leaf in between each.
• Serve and enjoy!

9. Watermelon Piña Coladas

When you have a creamy, cold, and refreshing piña colada in your hand, life truly becomes a beach. A classic summer drink, this tropical vibe in a glass is easy enough to order out at a bar, but when you want the perfect combination of sweetness, creaminess, and slush factor, making it at home is tops. After a double-digit number of attempts, we landed on the ideal blend of pineapple, coconut, rum, and effort that will help you reach piña colada paradise. Follow our top tips on these three essential ingredients for the perfect taste of paradise in every sip.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon Piña Coladas

• 1 medium water
• 6 oz. unsweetened coconut cream
• 3 oz. Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cup of ice
• 6 oz. black or dark rum
• 3 oz. Watermelon juice
• Maraschino cherry, for serving

How To Prepare Watermelon Piña Coladas:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon Piña Coladas.

• Cut the pineapple in half crosswise.
• Use a knife to remove the skin from one half, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Keep the remaining half with the skin intact, and reserve the leaves for garnish.
• Finely chop the pineapple flesh from the peeled half into 1/2″ pieces.
• Transfer 1 1/2 cups of chopped pineapple to a freezer-safe bag and freeze until solid, approximately 2 to 3 hours.
• In a glass measuring cup, whisk together coconut cream and milk until smooth.
• Pour the coconut mixture into an ice cube tray and freeze until completely firm, around 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, cut the reserved pineapple half into quarters. Slice one quarter into wedges for serving, reserving the remaining pineapple for another use.
• Transfer the frozen pineapple and cream cubes to a blender. Add ice, rum, and pineapple juice.
• Blend the mixture until smooth.
• Divide the piña colada among glasses.
• Garnish with reserved leaves, a pineapple wedge, and a cherry.

10. Watermelon Salsa

Classic homemade salsa is a year-round staple, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun with it now and again. We love experimenting with other fruity versions of this traditionally tomato-based app, from blueberry salsa to mango salsa to avocado salsa (yes, avocado is a fruit!). But, if we really want to take advantage of the summer season—or if we have a watermelon sitting around we’re desperate to use—we turn to this watermelon salsa. Tangy, salty, spicy, and sweet, this salsa recipe truly does it all. Serve it with chips, and you’ve got the ultimate warm-weather appetizer on your hands. Get out those frozen margs.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon salsa.

• 1/2 seedless watermelon
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 large mango, diced
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• 1 bag Tortilla chips
• 1 Pinch salt
• 1/4 cup of cilantro, chopped

How To Prepare Watermelon Salsa:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon Salsa.

• Slice one baby seedless watermelon in half lengthwise.
• Trim a little off the rounded edge of the watermelon to create a stable base, allowing it to sit like a bowl without rolling.
• Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the watermelon flesh from one half, ensuring not to go all the way through the trimmed bottom, thus forming a bowl with the watermelon rind.
• Dice the watermelon flesh into bite-sized pieces.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced watermelon, mango, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and cilantro, tossing to mix thoroughly.
• Spoon the salsa into the watermelon bowl.
• For enhanced flavors, refrigerate the salsa for 20–30 minutes before serving.
• Serve the watermelon salsa with tortilla chips

11. Watermelon Lime Pops

Here’s a frozen watermelon pops recipe that’s just four ingredients in total. This recipe is an easy peasy to prepare.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon lime pops

• 4 1/2 cup of watermelon, cubed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Liquid Sweetener
• 3 tablespoon. fresh lime juice
• pinch of salt

How To Prepare Watermelon Lime Pops:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon Lime Pops.

• Combine all ingredients in a blender.
• Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
• Carefully pour the blended mixture into 8 popsicle molds.
• Freeze the molds for at least 8 hours.
• The popsicles are now ready to be served.

12. Grilled Watermelon

Similar to grilled peaches and grilled pineapple, grilling watermelon not only change the fruit’s texture but also imparts a smoky flavor, enhancing its inherent sweetness. While we appreciate this simple method, cubing the grilled watermelon and adding it into a watermelon feta salad would also yield a super delicious result. Tired of tasting a one-way dessert? Then embrace the trend of grilling watermelon!

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make grilled watermelon

• Juice and zest of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup of honey
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 small watermelon, cut into thick wedges
• Freshly torn mint leaves, for serving
• Flaky sea salt, for taste.

How To Prepare Grilled Watermelon:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy Grilled watermelon.

• Heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, lime zest, honey, and olive oil.
• Brush the lime juice mixture all over the watermelon wedges.
• Place the coated watermelon wedges on the grill.
• Cook until grill marks form and the fruit softens slightly, approximately 2 minutes per side.
• Sprinkle with mint and flaky sea salt.
• Serve and enjoy!

13. Watermelon Ice Cubes

Cooling your drink doesn’t have to dilute its flavor. Try using frozen watermelon as ice cubes for a delightful and refreshing way to chill your beverage. This means that even after finishing your favorite mojito, you’ll still have some watermelon to enjoy as a snack! 

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make watermelon Ice Cubes

• 1 small watermelon, cubed
• 1/2 cup of packed mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of lime juice
• 1 cup of rum
• 1  (12-oz.) can seltzer
• Lime slices, for garnish

How To Prepare Watermelon Ice Cubes:

Follow the instructions below to enjoy refreshing and healthy watermelon Ice Cubes.

• Place watermelon cubes on a small baking sheet and freeze until completely frozen, at least 1 hour.
• In 4 glasses, divide mint, sugar, and lime juice.
• Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint.
• Add frozen watermelon cubes as ice cubes.
• Pour in rum.
• Top off with seltzer.
• Garnish with lime wedges and mint to serve.

14. Watermelon Fries

If you’ve ever tried watermelon salsa or any fruit salsa, you’re aware that the combination of watermelon and spice is unexpectedly delightful. We add just a touch of heat to balance the sweetness of the watermelon, but if you enjoy spicy foods, feel free to be generous with the chili powder.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make watermelon fries.

FOR FRIES

• 1/2  small watermelon, cut into fries
• Zest of one lime
• ½ to 1 teaspoon chili powder, depending on spice preference
• Pinch of kosher salt

FOR DIPPING SAUCE

• 1/4 c. Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoon honey
• Pinch of chili powder

How To Prepare Watermelon Fries

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon fries

• In a medium bowl, combine the watermelon, lime zest, chili powder, and salt.
• Toss the ingredients together.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lime juice, and honey.
• Top the yogurt sauce with a pinch of chili powder.
• Serve the watermelon fries with the yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

15. Watermelon Agua Fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca, a blend of watermelon juice and limeade, is an incredibly refreshing drink that could easily become the go-to beverage of the summer. Its slight sweetness makes it an ideal daytime refreshment or a wonderful mocktail choice for dinner parties. If you’re in the mood for a boozy option, feel free to stir in a shot of tequila or vodka.

Originating from Mexico, agua frescas are created by blending water with sugar and lime. Serving Watermelon Agua Fresca alongside a Mexican-themed menu, including Elote, Salsa Verde Enchiladas, and Refried Beans, will not only impress but also captivate your guests with its gorgeous hot pink color.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon Agua Fresca

• 6 cups of seedless watermelon chunks (from ½ small watermelon), plus small wedges for garnish
• 6 tablespoons of sugar
• 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice
• 1/3 cup of water
• Fresh mint sprigs

How To Prepare Watermelon Agua Fresca

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon Agua Fresca

• Combine watermelon, sugar, lime juice, and ⅓ cup water in a blender. Puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
• Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, or chill for up to 3 days in advance

16. Sweet And Savory Watermelon Pizza

These sweet and savory watermelon pizza recipes offer something for everyone.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a sweet and savory watermelon pizza

• watermelon, sliced
• 1/2 cup of feta
• 1/2 cup of basil
• 1/2 cup of balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup of walnuts, halved
• 1/2 cup of shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup of melted chocolate

How To Prepare Sweet And Savory Watermelon Pizza

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy sweet and savory watermelon Pizza

• Sprinkle feta and basil on one watermelon slice.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
• Slice it into eight pieces.
• Sprinkle walnuts and coconut on another watermelon slice.
• Drizzle with melted chocolate.
• Slice it into eight pieces.

17. Low-Carb Watermelon Mousse

Enjoy a sugar-free and low-carb treat with this creamy Watermelon mousse. With just four ingredients and no cooking required, it’s a hassle-free delight! Made using fresh, in-season watermelon and quality Horizon Organic products, this mousse is not only a special treat for kids but also a win for moms with minimal effort in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make low-carb watermelon mousse

• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 8 ounces Horizon Organic sour cream
• 8 ounces seedless watermelon
• 8 ounces Horizon Organic heavy whipping cream
• Pinch of salt
• Watermelon liquid stevia to taste, natural red food coloring, or pomegranate juice
• “Seeds”: ½ cup raw pumpkin.

How To Prepare Low-Carb Watermelon Mousse

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy low-carb watermelon mousse

• Place the first 3 ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Add natural food coloring if desired.
• Taste the mixture to check sweetness; if needed, add your favorite sweetener. For example, use ½ teaspoon of watermelon liquid stevia. Set aside.
• Pour the heavy whipping cream into a stand mixer and blend on high until stiff peaks form. Add salt.
• Gently fold the whipped cream and watermelon mixture together until just combined.
• Pipe the mousse into serving dishes and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
• To make optional “seeds” for decorating the mousse, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, and stir until smooth. Drop seeds into chocolate, stir to coat, then remove seeds with a fork. Shake off excess chocolate and place seeds on a parchment-lined baking sheet to dry.
• When ready to serve, place some “seeds” onto each serving of mousse.

18. Fresh Watermelon Salad with Corn and Mango

This vibrant fresh watermelon salad with corn and mango is an ideal choice for any summer potluck or BBQ. Crafted with fresh summer produce and dressed in zesty lime juice, it pairs wonderfully with your grilled favorites, like chicken and shrimp.

Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you need to have to help you make a watermelon salad with corn and mango

• Seedless watermelon
• Mango
• Bell peppers
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sweet corn
• Fresh cilantro
• Green onions
• Olive oil
• Rice vinegar
• Fresh lime or lemon juice

How To Prepare Watermelon salad with corn and mango.

Follow the instructions below to enjoy a refreshing and healthy watermelon salad with corn and mango

• Look for the big yellow spot, also known as the “field spot.” It may not be pretty, but it’s where the watermelon rested on the ground as it grew.
• Choose based on weight, not size. A heavier watermelon is better, even if it’s not the largest.
• Avoid shininess. A shiny watermelon indicates it’s not ripe yet.
• Check for sugar spots and pollination points. Sugar spots are areas where sugar has seeped through, making the watermelon sweet. Look for sticky spots. Pollination points are brownish rough patches with tiny dark dots, indicating ripeness. Despite their appearance, these patches are good indicators of a ripe watermelon.

You can also add

For a little added freshness, add a couple of tablespoons of freshly chopped mint leaves, or even a little fresh basil, instead.

If you want to add more fruits to your watermelon salad, you can add these fruits to add more vitamins to your health.

• red onion
• pineapple
• blueberries
• English cucumbers
• jicama
• mozzarella balls
• red wine vinegar instead of the rice vinegar

I am glad to share with you these delicious and healthy watermelon recipes, that you can try at home. They are easy-peasy recipes and go-to-get desserts that require less or little time to make. Try any of them, and come back and thank me later.

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