WATERMELON RIND-BLUEBERRY BREAD

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The watermelon rind adds a moist and slightly dense texture to the bread and is wonderful as a quick bread or muffins. I made this recipe because I wanted to come up with a new way to use watermelon rind--the part we normally throw away and the most nutritious part of the watermelon. I am still tweaking this recipe, but so many people have asked me for it that I am now posting it. Enjoy!

Provided by CVal

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Fruit Bread Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups shredded watermelon rind
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sugar, or more to taste
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Steps:

  • Wash the outside of a watermelon with soap and water. Peel the outer layer of the watermelon and cut the watermelon extracting the red middle section from the white watermelon rind.
  • Shred watermelon rind with a food processor; this might get a bit messy as there is a lot of liquid. Drain shredded rind in a colander, squeezing to remove as much excess liquid as you can.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl. Combine eggs, oil, applesauce, vanilla extract, and sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well combined. Add watermelon rind and mix well. Slowly mix in flour mixture. Fold in blueberries. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 34.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 225.2 mg, Sugar 21 g

Main Tayyab
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious! The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would definitely r


Pankaj Chaudhari
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of watermelon rind. However, I was pleasantly surprised! The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would


baburam budathoki
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This bread is delicious! The watermelon rind adds a unique and delicious flavor. The blueberries are a great addition, too. They add a touch of sweetness and color. I will definitely be making this bread again!


Ottakring “Wien1963” 1963
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover watermelon rind. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would definitely make this bread again!


deraay 123
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I love this recipe! The bread is so moist and flavorful. The watermelon rind adds a unique and delicious flavor. The blueberries are a great addition, too. They add a touch of sweetness and color. I will definitely be making this bread again and agai


Paul Ononuju
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This bread is very easy to make and it tastes delicious! The watermelon rind adds a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. The blueberries are a great addition, too. They add a touch of sweetness and color. I would definitely make this bread again.


Veronica Shutz
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This bread is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar. However, the bread is still moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes sweet breads.


Repon Ahmed
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious! The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would definitely r


Hum Aur Aap
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I love the unique flavor of this bread. The watermelon rind adds a slight sweetness and tanginess that pairs perfectly with the blueberries. The bread is also very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Alex Martin
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This bread is a great way to use up leftover watermelon rind. It's easy to make and it tastes delicious! The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would definitely r


steve campbell
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The bread is surprisingly moist and flavorful. The watermelon rind adds a unique texture and flavor that I really enjoyed. The blueberries are a great addition, too. They add a t


Vagwan Ojhaiya
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This watermelon rind blueberry bread is a creative and delicious way to use up leftover watermelon. The bread is moist and flavorful, with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. The blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color. I would definitely make t