by Julie 27 Comments
A roundup of 10 watermelon recipes to make this summer, featuring everything from popsicles and smoothies to appetizers, drinks and dessert!
Last year, when I was pregnant, I’m pretty sure I ate my bodyweight in watermelon. It was my number one pregnancy craving (followed closely by gummy candy and anything from Chipotle) and it’s still a fruit I love to eat as often as I can this time of year.
There’s nothing more refreshing than a cold and juicy slice of watermelon during the hot summer months and today I’m sharing a roundup of 10 must-try watermelon recipes with you guys from some of my blogging friends! I tried to include a variety of recipes below – everything from popsicles and salads to appetizers and dessert! Hopefully something will jump out at you and you’ll find a new recipe to try that’s as vibrant and refreshing as it is delicious.
10 Watermelon Recipes To Make This Summer
- Watermelon Berry Mint Cooler (via Apollo and Luna)
- Watermelon Cucumber Goat Cheese Bites (The Fit Foodie Mama)
- Watermelon Popsicles (via Peanut Butter Fingers)
- Strawberry Watermelon Sangria (via The Blissful Balance)
- Watermelon Rosemary Popsicles (via Diary of an Ex-Sloth)
- Watermelon Feta and Blueberry Salad (via Running in a Skirt)
- Kale Salad with Pickled Watermelon (via The Fitnessista)
- Watermelon Pineapple Mint Smoothie (via Peanut Butter Fingers)
- Three Ingredient Watermelon Salad (via Kath Eats Real Food)
- Watermelon Cupcakes (via Run Eat Repeat)
Question of the Day
- What is your favorite fruit to enjoy in the summertime?
Watermelon is my favorite but pineapple and mangos are also incredibly tasty!
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My name is Julie and I am a full-time blogger, new mama, fitness enthusiast (certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor) and food fanatic (mostly healthy... but also not-so-healthy) living in North Carolina with my husband, dog and baby boy. Thank you for visiting Peanut Butter Fingers! I hope you enjoy little glimpses into my life and have fun trying the sweaty workouts I frequently share and making some of my favorite recipes along the way!
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So many great recipes I would never think of! I love watermelon followed closely by cantaloupe 🙂
Michelle saysWatermelon rosemary pops? How intriguing!
https://thedogtribe.com/2016/07/12/chocolate-almond-granola-bars/
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Love, love the sangria recipe!! Thank you for an awesome roundup! I’ve been eating my weight in watermelon too, but ’tis the season! 😉
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- Erin says
I love your watermelon Popsicles, and those Rosemary ones sounds intriguing as well!
Unfortunately we are in the middle of winter in Sydney, so I’m pinning for later!Reply
- Molly says
Yum, yum yum! This makes me crave watermelon even more than I did before! Thanks for sharing my cooler recipe 🙂
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- Julie says
You’re so welcome! Thank you for allowing me to share it — your photos are seriously stunning!
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- Brynn says
I watermelon is everything when you’re pregnant-yes! The sangria sounds delicious!
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- Julie says
Yes! The sangria is calling to me!! That’s on my list to make for this weekend!
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I want to eat all of these!
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- Heather Montgomery says
Perfect timing! My dad brought us half of a HUGE watermelon and I have been trying to figure out what all I can do with it besides eat it the “regular” way!
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- Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Heading to the store to by watermelon now! I can’t believe I haven’t had any yet what a huge fail whale!
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My daughter would LOVE the watermelon popsicles, since any time we have watermelon she eats a ton of it. I swear she’s going to turn into one!
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- Taylor says
yum!! I am obsessed with watermelon… we go through 2-3 every week. I just can’t get enough on a hot summer day. I love making watermelon popsicles too!
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- Lisa Valinsky says
Blueberries are my absolute favorite, and peaches and nectarines come in second. We’re trying to grow watermelon in our garden this summer! Hoping we get at least one to harvest and enjoy. 🙂
Love love love summer fruit!
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Ooooh, I’ll have to give those watermelon popsicle recipes a try! I just bought popsicle molds on Sunday and am really excited to try out new recipes over the next couple of warm months!
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Watermelon is one of my biggest summer cravings too – after a long run there’s nothing I want more! Can’t wait to try making the Popsicles 🙂
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- Bethany says
So funny, at 33 weeks pregnant, watermleon has been my biggest craving during this pregnancy! I can’t seem to go without it.
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…ME TOO!
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- Bethany says
Ahh!! How fun 🙂
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The watermelon popsicles are my absolute favourite! I was going to actually make them last week and then ended up eating the watermelon in chunks the entire week. I’m 19.5weeks pregnant and watermelon is my biggest go-to! It’s crazy!
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- Ali Hotmar says
Watermelon is an awesome summer fruit, but I have to say kicking off the summer can only be done with a handful of strawberries!
I love all these recipes and will have to try some of them! I love the Watermelon Smoothie idea! 🙂Reply
- Polly says
I love how watermelon is so refreshing! I need to make those Popsicles!
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Hi Julie!
Thank you for including my Watermelon Blueberry Feta Salad! It’s one of my favorites.
I feel the same way about watermelon– one of my favorite things about summer.Reply
I just commented about that salad! Can’t wait to try it!
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That watermelon, blueberry, and feta salad looks AMAZING. I’m off to the store soon and you inspired me to pick up a watermelon! Haha!!
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I’m drooling over everything in this post! And now I want to run out to the store to buy watermelon 🙂
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