Watermelon for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

by | Updated: June 24th, 2018

There’s no doubt this juicy pink fruit is one of our favorites. We love blending it up into juices, freezing it for smoothies and eating it right out of the rind. But did you know this beloved summer fruit can be enjoyed all day, every day? 

Here are our favorite recipes so you can enjoy the health benefits of watermelon from morning to evening!

Watermelon Chia Seed Slushie in Mason Jar | Vitacost.com/Blog

Breakfast

Kick off your morning with water-dense, health-boosting watermelon! Any one of the following menu items will do. They’re easy to make, sweet to eat and are sure to fill you up until your mid-morning snack.

Watermelon & Green Grape Chia Seed Slushie
Organic Watermelon Water
Cooling Watermelon Mint Smoothie
Watermelon-Mint Protein Smoothie

Watermelon-Mint Avocado Salad | VItacost.com/Blog

Lunch & Dinner

Using seasonal fruits and veggies in our culinary creations are good for our bodies and the planet. So whether you’re going green for a full meal, or adding a side salad to your dinner plate, watermelon is the perfect addition.

Watermelon-Mint Avocado Salsa
Blood Orange Balsamic Watermelon Salad
Watermelon-Tomatillo Salsa

Homemade Watermelon Ice Pops | Vitacost.com/Blog

Dessert

Watermelon is a no-brainer when it comes to dessert. It’s light, sweet and completely void of all the processed junk we often find in post-dinner indulgences. Making these treats are also super fun. Get the family involved by allowing each child to create their own watermelon pizza slice. Or, make ice-y popsicles that can be enjoyed any time of day!

Layered Watermelon Ice Pops
Watermelon Dessert Pizza
Watermelon-Mango Sorbet

Can’t get enough? Find out more creative uses for watermelon.

Elyssa Eaton

Elyssa Eaton is a plant-based health and wellness enthusiast, and 200-hour registered yoga teacher, who spends most of her time slicing, dicing, blending and munching on colorful fruits and veggies. Inspired by a zero-waste lifestyle, Elyssa is often found out and about with a mason jar, glass straw and bamboo utensils in tow. If you’re into smoothie bowls and rainbow salads, check her out on Instagram @elyssaeatonfresh.