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Watermelon Donuts

April 20, 2015 by Cara

Watermelons are starting to pop their pretty little heads up in the grocery stores (yay for seasonal produce!) and it’s time to find as many creative ways to eat up this fruit before it leaves us at the end of the summer and we have to wait another year. And since no one (I know of) can turn down a donut, why not try to make them a little easier to make, a little prettier to look at, and a lotta healthier to eat when you turn them into Watermelon Donuts?!

See your favorite summer fruit differently and turn them into HEALTHY watermelon donuts!

The fun and healthy twist to these donuts (beside using fresh fruit) is the icing. Where the normal donut icing if full ofย sugar, butter, shortening, more sugar, and whatever else that makes it taste so darn good, ย these Watermelon Donuts are covered with: dairy free whipped cream. Coconut cream, to be exact, that has been chilled in the fridge overnight and whipped up with one teaspoon of vanilla extract and that is it! A delicious and healthy pairing with watermelon. And sprinkles too. Can’t forget the sprinkles.

See your favorite summer fruit differently and turn them into HEALTHY watermelon donuts!

 

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Watermelon Donuts

★★★★★ 4.9 from 7 reviews
  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 1 dozen 1x
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Description

Keep the oven turned off and watch your watermelon go from fruit to donuts in almost an instant!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small watermelon, cut into 1 1/2″ slices
  • 1 14 oz. can of coconut cream, chilled overnight
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • sprinkles or toppings of choice
  • Round biscuit cutter (mine is 2 5/8″)
  • Fondant mini circle cutter

Instructions

  1. Using a biscuit cutter, make circles out of the watermelon slices. Using the fondant circle, make holes in the middle of each “donut.” See the video on how I did it.
  2. Place the chilled coconut cream (I use cream because it tends to be more stiff that coconut milk but you can use coconut milk that has been chilled instead if you’d like) into a bowl, separating the solid cream from the liquid. Discard the liquid.
  3. On medium speed, use an electric mixer for a couple of minutes until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and whip up another couple of seconds.
  4. Spoon the coconut cream onto the tops of the donuts. If you have extra coconut cream leftover, store in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  5. Garnish with sprinkles or whatever toppings you’d like.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 43
  • Sugar: 1.3g
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.9g
  • Protein: 0.5g

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See your favorite summer fruit differently and turn them into HEALTHY watermelon donuts!

Check out my quick 60 second video tutorial on how I made these fun Watermelon Donuts:

With only THREE ingredients, these Watermelon Donuts are the perfect treat this summer for the kids. You just cut, ice, and sprinkle. That’s all you have to do for these sweet yet hydrating donuts.

ย See your favorite summer fruit differently and turn them into HEALTHY watermelon donuts!

Looking for more ideas using fresh fruit for a healthier snack? What about these:

Silly Apple Bites

Firecracker Fruit Kabobs

Edible Fruit Bouquets

YOU ALSO MIGHT LIKE:

  • No Bake Apple DonutsNo Bake Apple Donuts
  • Sun Butter and Apple Jack-O-LanternsSun Butter and Apple Jack-O-Lanterns
  • Silly Apple BitesSilly Apple Bites
  • Healthy Caramel Apple SlicesHealthy Caramel Apple Slices

Filed Under: Birthdays, Dairy-Free, Desserts, Egg Free, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut Free, Paleo, Snacks for Kids, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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Comments

  1. Bee

    March 5, 2019 at 2:40 am

    Best donuts Iโ€™ve ever made! Very simple ingredients and perfect results each time! Thank you for sharing this cool idea!

    ★★★★★

  2. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky

    January 10, 2018 at 7:25 am

    This is absolutely magnificent, scrumptious, delicious, super yummy watermelon donuts. Beautiful photos, too. I look forward to trying this.

    ★★★★★

  3. Joy

    October 7, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    Hi how did you make the cream brown and pink?

    • Cara

      October 24, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      A dab of cocoa powder for the brown color and a drop of red food coloring for the pink ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Zula

    September 3, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Can’t to make these donuts with girls. Brilliant idea

    ★★★★★

  5. janet

    May 11, 2015 at 11:51 am

    I can’t wait to make this for my granddaughter.

  6. Dana

    April 28, 2015 at 11:25 am

    These are super colorful, and what a unique idea!

  7. Annie

    April 26, 2015 at 7:27 am

    We love donuts in our house. I must try these!

  8. Christine (The Raw Project)

    April 24, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    These look so fun and cute, great summer treat idea!

  9. Raia

    April 24, 2015 at 8:58 am

    What a GREAT idea. ๐Ÿ™‚ My kids are going to love these. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. johnna | In Johnna's kitchen

    April 24, 2015 at 8:25 am

    So very clever AND adorable!!

  11. Emily

    April 24, 2015 at 4:46 am

    Wow! This is such a wonderful idea, I’m always looking for new ways to get watermelon in my belly before summer ends.

  12. Barrie

    April 23, 2015 at 6:58 am

    What an easy , tasty, healthy treat! I can’t wait to try it this summer!

    ★★★★★

  13. Alice G Patterson

    April 22, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Very Clever!

  14. Catherine jackson

    April 22, 2015 at 5:35 am

    These are adorable! So, I tried to make the watermelon cake last summer for a cookout I was going to. I saw the pictures and the procedure looked simple enough. Lets just say, my cake did not look like the one on Pinterest. It was delicious though! I love the idea of watermelon donuts! So much simpler! Maybe these will look good AND taste good when I make them

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:41 am

      Haha, I so know what you mean! Cutting that darned thing is harder than it looks, not to mention getting an even cut. Thankfully these are much easier to manage ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Kristy

    April 21, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    This is the cutest, coolest, most creative idea! I cannot wait to make these! I may have to wait all the way until July though..:/ Watermelon in Japan costs about $12 for a mini one. Something to look forward to returning to the states for!

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Ooof, $12 is a lot! But maybe fun for a day of splurging ๐Ÿ˜‰

  16. Becca

    April 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    These are so cool. What a clever idea ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:42 am

      And super good too! xo

  17. Tina

    April 21, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Your imagination is out of this world lol . Great idea

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:42 am

      Thank you so much Tina, so nice!

  18. Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship

    April 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    These look so much nicer than ‘real’ donuts. And they don’t go brown like the apple variety…. We need to start a watermelon donut revolution!

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:43 am

      Right?! Let’s make t-shirts ๐Ÿ™‚

  19. Chemese

    April 21, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    This is too cool. I can’t wait to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:43 am

      You got it Chemese, thank YOU for the comment!

  20. Chris @ Celebrations At Home

    April 21, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    This is insanely clever! Delicious too.

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Hey hey Chris, thank you so much!

  21. Natalie @ Feastingonfruit.com

    April 21, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    When I saw the pic on IG I was expecting a watermelon-flavored donut, but these are a million times more awesome!!

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:44 am

      I tricked you ๐Ÿ˜‰ Love it!

  22. Megan

    April 21, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    Genius! Pure Genius! Can’t wait to give these a try ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Aw man, thank you for that.

  23. Margot C

    April 21, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    What a cute idea! Tell me, where are you sourcing sprinkles that aren’t made out of vile ingredients though?

    ★★★★

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:48 am

      I get the kosher sprinkles from Liebers. India Tree also has a good line of sprinkles and then there is always Let’s Go Organic’s Sprinklez.

  24. Heather B.

    April 21, 2015 at 10:51 am

    What a fun and fresh idea! I’m definitely going to give this a try!

    • Cara

      April 22, 2015 at 8:45 am

      I would love to see pictures if you do! They are so fun ๐Ÿ™‚

  25. Laurel

    April 21, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Clever girl that Cara. Great idea for fruit salads too instead of that sugary stuff people generally use. You sooooooooooooooooo smart. xoxo

    • Cara

      April 21, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Just channeling my inner Laurel ๐Ÿ™‚

  26. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

    April 21, 2015 at 7:38 am

    Awesome idea!!! Can’t wait to make these for my son – and me. Great idea for summer parties too! Love!!!

    • Cara

      April 21, 2015 at 8:12 am

      Let’s see if your son can pry them away from your fingers ๐Ÿ˜‰

  27. Anjali

    April 21, 2015 at 6:03 am

    Oh wow!!! This idea is awesome!!

    • Cara

      April 21, 2015 at 8:20 am

      It’s a dessert you don’t feel bad about devouring while you are trying to make it, ha!

  28. Sandra @ Heavenly deviled eggs

    April 20, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    What a clever idea! Now you have me wondering what other fruits I can make to mimic fattening desserts. I love the idea of the coconut cream on top.

    • Cara

      April 21, 2015 at 8:20 am

      ALL desserts, Sandra ๐Ÿ™‚

  29. Holly N @ Spend With Pennies

    April 20, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    I cannot even begin to tell you how much I am in love with this recipe!! <3 I've made watermelon cake before, it's awesome.. this literally takes the cake though! Pinned!

    • Cara

      April 21, 2015 at 8:21 am

      Yay, love hearing that Holly! So glad you like them ๐Ÿ™‚

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