Celebrate National Watermelon Day with A Cool Sweet Treat

I wrote a bit earlier in the summer about the fun of discovering obscure little holidays to celebrate with the boys. After a little bit of research, we discovered that National Watermelon Day is right around the corner! I knew I wanted to find a fun way to mark the occasion with my fruit-a-holic kiddos! Inspired by #thelittleone’s very recent discovery of + infatuation with Jell-O, I created this fun, sweet, and cool recipe. The treat is perfect for kids to help creating, and pairs perfectly with National Watermelon Day! Read on and enjoy the celebration!

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A TREAT TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY

There are very few things my boys like more than fresh fruit and adorable food. Combining the two into a single dessert was the perfect choice for National Watermelon Day! Be sure to give this watermelon inspired treat a try.

Ingredients

• Fresh watermelon, chilled.
• 1 package of lime (or other green) gelatin dessert mix.
• 1 can whipped cream.
• Water.

Supplies

• Clear tumblers or cups to prepare and serve. (Straight walls, and not too narrow work best.)
• Bowl for mixing.
• Spoons.
• Cutting board.
• Knives for cutting melon.

Directions

1. Prepare gelatin according to package instructions.
   
2. Pour gelatin into bottom of tumblers.
   1. I aim for around 1″ – 1.5″ of gelatin at the bottom of each glass.
3. Allow gelatin to set well in refrigerator.
4. Meanwhile, chop watermelon flesh into small, bite-size pieces.
   1. I like to give each of my kids a large slice of melon and a not-too-sharp knife. It’s a pretty kid-friendly way to involve them.
      
5. When gelatin is firm, add around 1″ of whipped cream to each tumbler.
   
6. Fill the remainder of each glass with bites of fresh watermelon.
   
7. Serve immediately, with spoons. Enjoy!
   

If you choose to cook with your children, please be sure to choose safe ingredients and tools, and monitor them throughout the activity.

Celebratory Story Time

National Watermelon Day can be extra special if you pair it with a fun, fruit-filled story time.

Seeded or seedless- which watermelon will you choose for national watermelon day?