Watermelon seeds are also a valuable source of macronutrients like vitamin B, protein and the good fats. Most seeds have similar benefits, so you don’t need to spend on buying packaged ones like flaxeeds or chia seeds, use sun-dried watermelon seeds instead. They make for an inexpensive, fun snack and at the same time are healthy.
Make sure you clean the seeds and rinse them thoroughly. Let them dry outdoors under direct sunlight for about a week. Eat them straight out of your palm as a snack or mix them with nuts. They taste somewhat like sunflower seeds, but less nutty.
Sprinkle them over salads or use them with fried rice or mix it in yogurt or soups. You can use them in sandwiches. These seeds in sauces, dips or spreads can add much depth. Dried watermelon seeds can be powdered and used in smoothies or tea. Watermelon seed tea is used in Chinese Naturopathic medicine for detoxification.Bake with them. Use them in breads, muffins, cookies, crackers or make granola bars with nuts.
