What-a-Melon! 15 Fun Ways to Serve Up Watermelon For Kids
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Nothing screams "Summer's here!" quite like a ripe, juicy bite of watermelon. Take advantage of the seasonal favorite's short shelf life by serving it up in an extraspecial way. Whether you're carving a whole melon or turning it into a frozen treat, these 15 fun ideas are sure to delight your little ones. Eat up!
Watermelon Tacos
These watermelon tacos let Mom take a break from the grill or oven and offer a healthy and unexpected light bite. Customize with whatever suits your kids' palates. Source: POPSUGAR Studios
Birthday Cake
Celebrate a Summer birthday with a refreshingly unexpected treat — a watermelon cake! Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon Cones
Skip the ice cream and serve up scoops of fresh watermelon instead! Source: Party Pinching
Watermelon Dippers
Forget the chips and salsa; at your next Summer gathering, serve watermelon sticks alongside this sweet and easy dip recipe. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Convertible Bug
Beep, beep! This fruit-filled bug is sure to be a hit at your next backyard bash. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon Juice
Quench kids' thirst without the sports drinks — this recipe for watermelon juice is simple, hydrating, and packed with antioxidants.
Heart You
Kebabs aren't just for dinner! These fruity skewers make for a healthy and satisfying snack or dessert. Source: Martha Stewart
Minion
Despicable Me fans will swoon over this edible Minion made with a yellow melon. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Penguin
Waddle on over for a nosh of this sweet penguin carving. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
A Friendly Hedgehog
Serve up skewers of watermelon in a hedgehog for a fun surprise. Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon Pops
These adorable watermelon ice pops use lime sherbet for the rind of the watermelon and mini chocolate chips for the "seeds." Source: Eat Yourself Skinny
Kiwi Watermelon Popsicles
All you need to make Mom Endeavors' fruit-filled treats are watermelon, kiwi, and a little bit of water. Source: Mom Endeavors
Watermelon Strawberry Mint Popsicles
These watermelon popsicles aren't just delicious, they're also totally guilt-free, something health-conscious parents will appreciate. Photo: Jenny Sugar
Watermelon Lego Bricks
Make them for a birthday party or just an ultracreative snacktime. Either way, these watermelon Legos are guaranteed to delight kids (and let's be honest, adults too!). Source: National Watermelon Promotion Board
Watermelon Cake
Our friends over at POPSUGAR Food show us how to skip the bakery for a fruity Summer sweet. Photo: Anna Monette Roberts