A fun way to serve this summer fruit to your kids! These melon and watermelon fries are sure to become a favorite. They're mess-free and can be served with a refreshing yogurt-based dip for an extra boost of goodness. Enjoy!
If your kids are anything like mine and love eating watermelon all summer long, you’ve got to try this fun way of serving it. They can enjoy these watermelon fries while playing, drawing, or watching their favorite movie.
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👩🏻🍳 Why you should try my recipe
- Easy and quick to prepare.
- Suitable for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages.
- Ready in just 10 minutes.
- Perfect for snacking and easy to pack.
- Great for parties and play dates.
🥘 Ingredients
To make these kid-friendly watermelon fries, we are going to use half a watermelon, half honeydew melon, yogurt and strawberries.
For full quantities and to print the recipe, see the recipe card below.
🔪 Step-by-step Instructions
So get your ingredients ready and let's get started!
01. I start by cutting the watermelon into half-moon slices, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick. If you're using a small watermelon, you can cut it into full rounds of the same thickness.
02. I do the same with the honeydew melon, after removing first the seeds in the middle with a spoon. You could also use cantaloupe melon if you prefer the flavor.
03. With a crinkle cutter, I cut the watermelon slices into fries about a finger size. I leave the green part on, but you could remove it if you prefer. The same goes for the melon slices. They’ll be slightly smaller, as the center with the seeds has been removed.
04. To prepare the dip I like to serve with the watermelon fries, I add Greek yogurt and strawberries to a food processor. I blend for a few seconds, then transfer the sauce to a small bowl for dipping the fruit 'fries'.
🍽 Serving suggestions
Babies 6m-12m: For babies who have just started their solids journey, I recommend cutting the hard bits and make sure there are no seeds left in the melon and watermelon.
Toddlers & Older kids: For all other ages, you could offer the watermelon fries on a platter with a dip in the middle, or add some to their lunchbox for school.
🧰 Storage
If you have any leftover melon & watermelon fries, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 2-3 days.
❓ FAQ
Yes, babies can have watermelon from 6 months old. Cutting it into finger-sized pieces with a crinkle cutter can help them grip it more easily and bring it to their mouth as they develop the skills to hold food.
📋 Recipe
Healthy Melon & Watermelon Fries With Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ watermelon
- ½ honeydew melon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 strawberries
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into slices about 1 inch thick. Then use a crinkle cutter or a knife to cut each slice into the shape of fries.
- Remove the seeds from the melon using a spoon. Then cut each slice into 'fries' finger-sized pieces.
- Add the Greek yogurt and strawberries to a food processor. Blend for a few seconds until well mixed.
- Place the melon and watermelon fries on a platter or individual plates along with the yogurt & strawberry dip.
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Notes
- You could add some honey to the yogurt dip for toddlers and older kids (above 12 months).
🥣 More to try
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Julia Droulia
My kids love these watermelon fries with the yogurt dip. If you tried my recipe and liked it, give me a rating and comment here.