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Watermelon Cupcakes Recipe

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16 Jun

Since most of you know I am obsessed with watermelon I have received a ton of emails about the Paleo Watermelon Cake circling the web. I was hoping someone would just make me one and bring it over but I don’t think that’s going to happen (as much as I hint).

watermelon cupcakes recipe

So, I had to take it upon myself to make a watermelon cake. Buuuut, I didn’t want to make a whole cake and then have to wait for a special occasion to cut into it.

Plus, I figured I’d eat half the watermelon before I frosted it so I needed a work around.

Instead of a whole watermelon cake I decided to make watermelon cupcakes. This is super easy if you have a circle cookie cutter or glass you can use to cut out perfect circles.

watermelon cupcakes recipe

Watermelon Cupcakes

1. Cut the watermelon in half. Cut around the rind to get the fruit outta the shell.

paleo watermelon cupcakes

2. Flip the watermelon flat side down and cut each half into 3 pieces – thickness depending on how tall you want your cupcakes. Use your circle cookie cutter or cup to create as many watermelon circles as possible.

I didn’t have a cookie cutter so I just went rogue and did it with a knife.

how to make watermelon cupcakes

3. Trim away any uneven pieces. Eat the extra pieces. Smile.

4. Pat down watermelon pieces with a paper towel. Use thick greek yogurt in vanilla or strawberry to ‘frost’ the watermelon cupcakes.

5. Carefully hold each piece by the top and bottom and roll in nuts.

how to make watermelon cupcakes

6. Frost top and add fruit of your choice.

how to make watermelon cupcakes recipehow to make watermelon cupcakes

Enjoy!

how to make watermelon cupcakes recipe

Other Watermelon Updates:

1. A reader sent me this pic of a Watermelon Visor she spotted. I need this.

watermelon visor

2. Watermelon Oreos. Yes, they exist. No, I haven’t tried them.

watermelon oreos

3. There is a WATERMELON RUN in Long Beach this week!! But, I’ll be in New York that day, so I’m going to miss it. My tiny little black heart is sad about this.

Question: Watermelon Oreos? Yay or Nay?

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    1. Nausheen @ 15 and Eating Clean says

      2013-06-18 at 4:58 pm

      I love this! Definitely trying it soon 🙂

      Reply
    2. Courtney says

      2013-06-18 at 11:52 am

      I tried the Watermelon Oreos, I’m a sucker for new flavors of Oreos! They were OKAY. MUCH better than the Sherbet flavor, but still very chemical-y tasting. Kinda tasted like Watermelon bubbalicious gum between 2 cookies.

      Reply
    3. Laura says

      2013-06-17 at 6:47 pm

      Target totally has a watermelon apron! It’s in the aisle with the kitchen towels and placemats 🙂

      Reply
    4. maria @ run lift life says

      2013-06-17 at 6:43 pm

      Nay. Ick.

      Reply
    5. Ali says

      2013-06-17 at 4:30 pm

      …watermelon oreos?! Not sure about that…

      Reply
    6. Jody - Fit at 55 says

      2013-06-17 at 3:55 pm

      WOW!!!!!!!!!! What a great idea!!!

      Reply
    7. Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says

      2013-06-17 at 3:50 pm

      I just ordered watermelon Jamberry Nails. They are the cutest thing EVER.

      Reply
    8. Natalie says

      2013-06-17 at 3:27 pm

      Yayyy!! You made it 🙂 Hope you enjoyed.

      Reply
    9. MONICA says

      2013-06-17 at 3:03 pm

      Nay… 🙁

      Reply
    10. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

      2013-06-17 at 2:17 pm

      My girls talked me into the Birthday Cake Oreos. Yuck! I have a feeling it would be the same with the Watermelon Oreos for me. Double Stuff oreos is where it’s at!

      Reply
    11. Kerry @ Half Healthy, Half Nuts says

      2013-06-17 at 11:34 am

      I’m running a Watermelon 5K on 4th of July. It’s our tradition. Free all you can eat watermelon at the finish line. Can’t beat that.

      Watermelon Oreos sound suspicious…

      Reply
    12. Theresa says

      2013-06-17 at 11:11 am

      Whomever decided to call those cupcakes or a cake should be slaughtered.

      Reply
      • Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More says

        2013-06-17 at 2:12 pm

        Agreed! Just throw your watermelon pieces & blueberries in the yogurt and call it good, but don’t call it cake.

        Reply
    13. Molly @ RDexposed says

      2013-06-17 at 10:19 am

      My favorite watermelon treat was watermelon Laffy Taffy! I ate that during the public pool breaks during the summers.

      Reply
    14. Megan says

      2013-06-17 at 10:04 am

      Apparently I am a loser, I was unaware that a watermelon cake was cool. I looked up the original recipe and think the coconut frosting sounds amazing, on anything. I like your mini version though. Ain’t no one have time to wait for a party to try this recipe.

      Reply
    15. Shannon in Tustin says

      2013-06-17 at 8:46 am

      Watermelon Oreos? Heresy!
      Run from them!

      Golden Oreos are definitely worth a try, however! with the vanilla OR chocolate filling.

      Reply
    16. Stephanie says

      2013-06-17 at 8:18 am

      I had to. I had to try them. The watermelon oreos = YUCKYUCKYUCK! It’s like they wanted to make taffy and they stuck it between two vanilla cookies. REAL WATERMELON OR BUST!

      Reply
    17. michelle kim says

      2013-06-17 at 8:11 am

      Watermelon Oreos… I’m kind of intrigued and would try one. I would think it’s like those lemon cookies… but more watermelon flavor. At the same time, I feel like they’ve gone too far, haha.

      Reply
    18. Jamie K says

      2013-06-17 at 8:06 am

      I have to go with “nay” on the watermelon oreos. I love watermelon but not oreos. If, on the once a year-ish occasion, I’m craving an oreo I’m going to go with the classic, dunked in milk!

      Reply
    19. Steph@happy healthy stephie says

      2013-06-17 at 7:29 am

      I’m going to have to say no to the Oreos…they scare me a little.

      I’m going to buy more watermelon today. The last two that I bought weren’t that good. 🙁

      Reply
    20. deva by definition says

      2013-06-17 at 7:18 am

      Those look really interesting (the watermelon cupcakes). I am… not so sure about the watermelon oreos. I am a regular oreo kind of gal..

      Reply
    21. Cearley Fontenot says

      2013-06-17 at 7:12 am

      Watermelon Board, seriously? Is that real? LOL

      Reply
    22. Presley @ Run Pretty says

      2013-06-17 at 7:04 am

      I firmly believe that the makers of Oreo products are smokin’ some seriously good stuff. That being said, I freaking loved the gingerbread Oreos.

      Reply
    23. Lindsay says

      2013-06-17 at 6:51 am

      What an awesome idea! I’ll definitely be making those. Watermelon oreos: hell to the no.

      Reply
    24. Victoria @ Reluctantly Skinny says

      2013-06-17 at 6:50 am

      Can’t get enough watermelon over the summer! If I ever had enough left over after cutting it up (aka eating it all), I’d make these!

      Reply
    25. Jessica @ FromtheKitchentotheRoad says

      2013-06-17 at 6:47 am

      I don’t like any of the crazy flavors of Oreos. I like to keep it simple. Original Oreos for me.

      Reply
    26. Lauren says

      2013-06-17 at 6:41 am

      That looks yummy but calling it a cupcake makes me sad. Watermelon is awesome, but cake it’s not.

      Reply
    27. Rhoda @ 3cheaprunners says

      2013-06-17 at 6:32 am

      Those watermelon cupcakes look delish! I would have to say no on the watermelon oreos. I love regular oreos and can’t even imagine how the watermelons would taste.

      Reply
    28. Becky @ Olives n Wine says

      2013-06-17 at 6:22 am

      I’m a HUGE watermelon fan. I seriously go through 2 a week in the summer months, mostly because I eat half of it while I am cutting it to go into my fridge… oops 😉

      Reply
    29. Elizabeth @ Positive Changes says

      2013-06-17 at 6:18 am

      YUM! I love how cute and healthy those are!! I am so going to try this!

      Reply
    30. Heather @ Run Eat Play says

      2013-06-17 at 6:12 am

      Love the watermelon cupcakes! I’m a little undecided about those watermelon Oreos…

      Reply
    31. Natasha Emily says

      2013-06-17 at 5:43 am

      Frosting on watermelon? I’m a lover of coconut, but I don’t think it’s place in spreadable sugar form belongs on watermelon. Good call on the greek yogurt substitute.

      Reply
    32. Laura B. says

      2013-06-17 at 5:42 am

      yay to try watermelon oreos once just to try them but I doubt they’re as good as the real thing ( and highly processed)….so really NAY

      Reply
    33. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

      2013-06-17 at 5:16 am

      I think I’d rather just take a giant bowl of watermelon (and maybe throw the “frosting” and “fixings” on top…less work but all the deliciousness. 😉

      Reply
    34. MIz says

      2013-06-17 at 5:01 am

      NAY NAY NAY EW NAY!!!!!

      Reply
    35. Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen says

      2013-06-17 at 4:47 am

      watermelon oreos? nah ill stick to the chocolate! haha

      Reply
    36. Jojo says

      2013-06-17 at 4:40 am

      Mmm, I’ve been wanting to make a watermelon cake. Making “cupcakes” is a great idea since I won’t have to use the entire melon (and have to eat it all by myself, like that’s a huge problem).

      Reply
    37. LosingLindy says

      2013-06-17 at 4:15 am

      Ok, I think I will just keep eating my watermelon the regular way. 😉

      Reply
    38. Sophie @ life's philosophie says

      2013-06-17 at 3:08 am

      I love watermelon and I love oreos (birthday cake is the best), but watermelon oreos? I think that terrifies me…the cupcakes look delicious though!

      Reply
    39. Mary says

      2013-06-16 at 11:48 pm

      Watermelon cupcakes?…This I plan on trying!!! 🙂

      Reply
    40. Sue says

      2013-06-16 at 10:42 pm

      Nay, I like chocolate 999,999,999,999,999,999 times better

      Reply
    41. Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says

      2013-06-16 at 10:41 pm

      I’m really not sure about the Oreos, but I’d definitely try one.

      Reply
    42. Candy @ Candypolooza says

      2013-06-16 at 9:52 pm

      OMG I thought you were going to bake it! LOL Looks yummy!! I’ll have to try it out soon! 🙂

      Reply

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