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Watermelon Moments with Maggie
Watermelon Moments with Maggie
Looking for a fruit to help cool down on a hot day? Look no further – watermelon to the rescue! Here’s 3 very simple serving ideas, best served chilled in each case.
Serves:
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert, Desserts & Sweet Treats, Drinks, Smoothies & Drinks, Snacks
Diet Child Friendly, Dairy Free, Diabetic Friendly, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb, Sugar free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Keep it simple! Melon wedges
- 1 small watermelon
- Juice of 1-2 limes
Watermelon Pizzas
- 2-4 watermelon slices then cut into triangles
- 2 tbsp ricotta
- 2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- Seasonal berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- Juice of 1-2 limes
Watermelon and Raspberry Smoothie
- ½ small chilled watermelon, outer rind removed, cut into chunks
- 125 grams raspberries 1 small punnet
- Juice of 1-2 limes
Method
Keep it simple! Melon wedges
- Using a chopping board, first slice the watermelon and in half and then into thick slices – about 2cm. Then cut into small triangles and serve on a platter with a squeeze of lime juice.
- Watermelon Pizzas
- Arrange watermelon slices on a large platter. Mix the ricotta and yoghurt in a small bowl then dollop a spoonful of the mixture onto of each melon slice. Top with berries and a squeeze of lime juice.
Watermelon and Raspberry Smoothie
- Place the watermelon, raspberries and juice of lime in a blender, blitz till smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and serve immediately.
- Place the watermelon, raspberries and juice of lime in a blender, blitz till smooth.
Maggie's Tips
- Purchase small to medium watermelon, it is easier to cut :-)
- Store watermelon in your fridge to keep it nice and chilled for serving.
- Vegan and dairy free options for watermelon pizzas: Swap ricotta and Greek yoghurt for coconut yoghurt.
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