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Delicious Ways to Enjoy Watermelon Seeds

Mild, nutty and pleasantly crunchy, watermelon seed kernels are surprisingly versatile. Add them to breakfast bowls, salads, snack mixes and homemade bites, or lightly roast them with simple seasonings for an easy everyday snack.

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More Than Just a Snack

Watermelon seed kernels can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. Their mild flavour makes them easy to pair with fruit, yoghurt, vegetables, oats and everyday seasonings.

For an extra-crunchy topping, lightly toast the kernels before adding them to salads, breakfast bowls or snack mixes.
Fresh smoothie bowl with fruit and seeds Breakfast Favourite
Breakfast

Watermelon Seed Smoothie Bowl

A thick fruit smoothie topped with watermelon seed kernels, berries and granola for an easy colourful breakfast.

Prep: 10 mins Serves: 1 Quick

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana
  • ½ cup frozen berries
  • ½ cup yoghurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp watermelon seed kernels
  • Fresh berries
  • 2 tbsp granola

Method

  1. Blend banana, berries, yoghurt and milk until thick.
  2. Transfer the smoothie to a bowl.
  3. Add fresh berries and granola.
  4. Sprinkle watermelon seed kernels generously over the top.
  5. Serve immediately.
Use only a little milk at first so the smoothie stays thick enough to support the toppings.
Fresh vegetable salad topped with seeds Fresh Lunch
Salad

Crunchy Watermelon Seed Salad

Crisp vegetables, leafy greens and lightly toasted watermelon seed kernels finished with a simple lemon dressing.

Prep: 12 mins Serves: 2 Fresh

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mixed salad leaves
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ carrot, grated
  • ¼ cup watermelon seed kernels
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Combine the salad leaves and vegetables.
  2. Lightly toast the watermelon seeds in a dry pan.
  3. Mix olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Toss the vegetables with the dressing.
  5. Finish with toasted watermelon seeds.
Homemade seed and nut trail mix Pantry Snack
Snack

Watermelon Seed Trail Mix

A simple homemade snack mix combining crunchy watermelon seeds, dried fruit and other pantry favourites.

Prep: 5 mins Serves: 4 No Cooking

Ingredients

  • ½ cup watermelon seed kernels
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp coconut flakes

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Divide into small portions for snacking.
  4. Store in a dry airtight container.
You can customise this mix with your preferred seeds and dried fruits.
Fresh yoghurt bowl with fruit and seeds Five Minute Recipe
Breakfast

Watermelon Seed Yoghurt Bowl

A simple yoghurt bowl with fresh fruit, granola and crunchy watermelon seed kernels.

Prep: 5 mins Serves: 1 No Cooking

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp watermelon seed kernels
  • ½ banana, sliced
  • Fresh berries
  • 2 tbsp granola
  • 1 tsp honey, optional

Method

  1. Add yoghurt to a serving bowl.
  2. Arrange banana and berries over the yoghurt.
  3. Add granola.
  4. Sprinkle watermelon seeds over the top.
  5. Finish with honey if desired.
Roasted seeds served as a snack Savoury Snack
Roasted

Spiced Roasted Watermelon Seeds

Lightly roasted watermelon seed kernels seasoned with paprika and black pepper for a simple crunchy snack.

Prep: 3 mins Cook: 6 mins Serves: 3

Ingredients

  • 1 cup watermelon seed kernels
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chilli flakes, optional

Method

  1. Heat a pan over medium-low heat.
  2. Add watermelon seed kernels.
  3. Toast gently while stirring.
  4. Add olive oil and seasoning.
  5. Cook briefly until lightly golden.
  6. Transfer to a plate and cool before serving.
Keep the heat moderate and stir regularly to avoid over-browning the kernels.
Homemade energy bites made with seeds and oats Make Ahead Snack
Snack

Watermelon Seed Energy Bites

Simple no-bake bites made with watermelon seeds, oats, dates and nut or seed butter.

Prep: 15 mins Makes: 10–12 No Bake

Ingredients

  • ½ cup watermelon seed kernels
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup soft dates
  • 2 tbsp peanut or seed butter
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Method

  1. Add oats, dates and watermelon seeds to a food processor.
  2. Pulse until roughly combined.
  3. Add nut or seed butter and honey.
  4. Process until the mixture holds together.
  5. Roll into small bite-sized balls.
  6. Refrigerate before serving.
Store prepared bites in a covered container in the refrigerator.

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