Description
Refreshing watermelon fries tossed with fresh lime, toasted coconut, mint, and a touch of honey. A healthy summer snack ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Tajín (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Cut watermelon into fry-shaped sticks.
2. Toast shredded coconut until lightly golden.
3. Whisk lime juice, zest, honey, vanilla, salt, and optional maple syrup.
4. Drizzle glaze over watermelon and gently toss.
5. Add toasted coconut and mix carefully.
6. Top with mint, chia seeds, basil, and optional Tajín.
7. Chill for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- Keep coconut separate until serving.
- Do not freeze the finished recipe.
- Perfect for summer parties and healthy snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Best Watermelon Fries with Coconut Lime, watermelon fries, summer snack