3 WATERMELON RECIPES KIDS WILL LOVE

These are 3 watermelon recipes that kids would definitely love. My daughters favourite fruit is a Watermelon and I’ve had to figure out different ways to make it exciting for her and her siblings.

1. Watermelon Juice

Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender.
2. Blend on high until the watermelon is completely liquefied and smooth.
3. If desired, add freshly squeezed lemon juice for a tangy twist.
4. Pour the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp (optional).
5. Serve the watermelon juice immediately over ice cubes for a chilled drink.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a burst of aroma and flavor.

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (or plain yogurt if preferred)
• 1/2 cup milk (any type your child likes – dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
• Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
• Fresh berries or sliced fruits for garnish (optional)

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Instructions:

1. Place the cubed watermelon, yogurt, milk, and honey (if using) into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed.
4. If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
5. Pour into kid-friendly cups or glasses.
6. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or sliced fruits for added fun and nutrition.

Tips:

• You can involve your kids in the process by letting them add ingredients to the blender or decorate their smoothie with fruit slices.
• Use fun straws or reusable drink pouches to make it more appealing for kids.
• If your child prefers a thicker smoothie, you can add a small banana or a handful of frozen strawberries to the blend.

Watermelon & Kiwi Popsicle Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cubed seedless watermelon
• 1 cup peeled and chopped kiwi (about 2-3 kiwis)
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
• Juice of 1 lime (optional, for added tanginess)
• Optional: Fresh mint leaves, chopped (for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Place the cubed watermelon and chopped kiwi into a blender.
2. Add honey or maple syrup (if using), and lime juice (if using), and optional mint leaves.
3. Blend until smooth and well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
4. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
5. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold.
6. Place the popsicle molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely frozen.

Tips:

• For a more textured popsicle, you can add small chunks of watermelon and kiwi into the molds before pouring the blended mixture.
• If you prefer a sweeter popsicle, you can add more honey or maple syrup to taste.
• To easily remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds.
• Consider using fun-shaped molds to make the popsicles more appealing to kids.

These watermelon recipes are not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and minerals, making them a healthy treat for both kids and adults alike. Enjoy!