Watermelon Pizza

Prepare this watermelon pizza in just 5 minutes for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert. It's topped with Greek yogurt, lemon zest, berries, granola, and honey, making a sweet, tangy, and crunchy treat for summertime. 

Looking for a healthy breakfast that you can prep in a blink of an eye? How about an afternoon or late-night snack that won't stretch your waistline?

Or perhaps a simple and delicious treat for a picnic, a pool, or a bbq party? All that you have to do is to find out how to pick watermelon that is ripe and sweet (preferably seedless), slice it, and top it with toppings of your choice such as yogurt, lemon zest, berries, granola, and honey. !

It is super refreshing and doesn't contain all the junk from a regular pizza. And yes, it is quite delish! 

Why you will love this Watermelon Pizza recipe

• Quick and easy: The recipe calls for simple ingredients that are widely available. Plus, you can put it together in just 5 minutes. It is so simple to make that a kid can prepare it alone.  
• Healthy: It is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, contains a healthy protein, and is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, low-calorie, and low-carb. 
• No-Cook: This is no grilled watermelon pizza. It is one of those no-cook recipes that you will love! Just slice your watermelon into wedges and top it with yogurt, berries, granola, and honey. Easy peasy! 
• Versatile: You can easily swap any topping and serve this healthy pizza as a breakfast or snack. Or you can even make a watermelon dessert pizza. 
• Mess-free: There will be not much left to wash afterward.  To prepare this recipe you will need a cutting board, a serving plate, a knife, and a spoon. No pans or other kitchen gadgets are needed! Cool, right?

What is watermelon pizza?

Watermelon pizza is a healthy pizza recipe that has watermelon as the base (or "crust") topped with yogurt and other toppings of your choice such as berries, granola, honey, etc. There is no cooking or baking involved unless you are making a grilled watermelon pizza. Our fresh watermelon pizza recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare!

Watermelon Pizza Recipe

Unlike regular pizza such as this Margherita pizza recipe, easy shrimp pizza, or this breakfast pizza, watermelon pizza is healthy, requiring no pizza dough without yeast or with yeast preparation, kneading, or baking. 

All that you have to do is to pick a sweet watermelon (preferably seedless), slice it, and top it with toppings of your choice such as yogurt, lemon zest, berries, granola, and honey.

You can make it different every single time by simply swapping the toppings. Nuts, chia, and other seeds, maple syrup, or agave, crumbled cheeses such as feta cheese or goat cheese, herbs, etc also make great toppings. 

Because it is something you can put together quickly and without cooking, you can serve it any time of the day all summer long.  

Of course, if you prefer, you can grill your watermelon before putting the toppings on. You can grill it either indoors or outdoors.  Yet, it is a much faster process than baking a pizza. 

How to Cut a Watermelon into Pizza Slices

Place your watermelon on a cutting board. Using a shape knife, cut off a small piece of the end to make the fruit stable. Next, slice the watermelon in half and then into a large round, about 2-3 inches thick.

Slice the round into 8 wedges, as if slicing a regular pizza.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make this watermelon pizza recipe, you will need:

• 1 round slice of seedless watermelon, cut into 2-3 inches thick (make sure to buy sweet, ripe watermelon)
• 8 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt (or other thick yogurt of choice)
• Fresh lime zest (or lemon zest)
• ⅓ cup fresh berries (I used strawberries and blueberries, but you can also use raspberries and blackberries)
• 1-2 teaspoon chia seeds
• 3-4 tablespoon granola (your favorite homemade or store-bought)
• 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup or agave)
• Fresh mint leaves, to garnish

How to make watermelon pizza

1. Using a sharp Chef's knife, cut off a watermelon in half. Then, cut a round slice right down the middle, about 2-3 inches thick. Next, cut that round slice into 8 wedges (as slicing a pizza).

2. Top each wedge with a tablespoon of Greek yogurt and lemon zest.

3. Garnish them with berries, chia, and granola. Drizzle with honey, garnish with mint leaves, and enjoy!

NOTE: If you prefer, you can spread the yogurt over the wedges instead of simply spooning it on top of each wedge. 

Tips for making the best watermelon pizza

• Make sure to choose a ripe, sweet watermelon.
• Use a sharp knife to slice it.
• Slice the wedges before putting on the toppings. It will avoid mess and uneven topping! If you forget to do it, just make sure to clean your knife before each cut.
• Prefer fresh fruits such as berries or cut larger fruits into small pieces (kiwi, peaches, dragonfruit, grapes, etc). Make it colorful and appealing to the eyes!
• For a crunch, top it with granola, seeds, or nuts.
• If making a savory watermelon pizza, crumbled cheeses such as feta makes an excellent topping with a contrasting flavor.
• Lime or lemon zest works like seasoning and gives the pizza a yummy tanginess. 

Variations 

Watermelon pizza is a great way to incorporate more fruit and consequently, fiber and vitamins into your diet. It can also prevent waste! The recipe is so versatile that you can make it different every single time. Here is how:

• Method: You can either use fresh watermelon or grill it before topping it.
• Sauce: Yogurt, savory or sweet cream cheese fruit spread, whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, cottage cheese, whipped feta spread, or whipped ricotta spread (without garlic) are some of the things you can use as a 'sauce' for your fruit pizza.
• Toppings: Chopped nuts, crumbled cheeses, fresh herbs, granola, seeds, shredded coconut, berries, chopped fruits, honey, or maple syrup are some of the many options.  

FAQ'S

What Kind of Watermelon Do You Need?

The best watermelon is one that is ripe, sweet, and preferably seedless. If you're making this for a pool party, for example, it will avoid the risk of choking.

How do you know if a watermelon is ripe?

The first thing you will look for is a patch or spot. If it is white, it is not ripe. But if it is yellow, it is a good sign that the watermelon is ripe. Second, give it a good thump. If the watermelon is ripe it will produce a deep, hollow sound - unlike an unripe watermelon which will have a more dull sound. Additionally, make sure your watermelon has a dark green rind and feels heavy for its size.

What do I use for sauce?

I prefer to use Greek yogurt in mine because it is healthy and has a tangy flavor that contrasts well with the sweetness of the watermelon. But here are a few more suggestions: Savory or sweet cream cheese spread, sweet whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, cottage cheese, buttercream, whipped feta, and whipped ricotta.

What Kind of Fruit Do You Put On a Watermelon Pizza?

You can use any fruit, preferably small or chopped into pieces. However, I recommend staying away from fruits that oxidate or brown easily such as apples, bananas, pears, and avocados.  

What toppings are good for Watermelon Fruit Pizza?

Spreads, yogurts, fruits, seeds, granola, nuts, crumbled cheeses, and fresh herbs are some of the many options for fruit pizzas. The final choices will depend on whether your watermelon pizza will be savory or sweet.   

Can I make Watermelon Pizza ahead of time?

You can slice the watermelon and prepare the toppings ahead of time, but keep them separate. However, it is best to put your watermelon pizza together before serving. This will prevent the fruit juices to cause the yogurt to slide off and make your pizza look messy. If you have any watermelon pizza leftovers, store them in the fridge for 1-2 days. It will still be tasty yet a little messy! 

Other watermelon recipes to enjoy

• Watermelon shooters
• Watermelon berry salad
• Tropical fruit salad
• Watermelon rind jam 

PIN & ENJOY!