Have your cake and eat it too with this healthy watermelon “cake” recipe from Nancy Waldeck, a chef at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont.

Ingredients:

• 1 large watermelon

• Greek yogurt

• Slivered almonds

• Sliced strawberries

• Raspberries

• Blueberries

• Unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions:

• Wash and dry the watermelon, then carefully slice off the ends to create a flat base on the top and bottom.

• Place the watermelon on one of its flat ends and carefully slice off the remaining rind, trimming until the watermelon's shape resembles a tall layer cake.

• Once you’ve removed all of the watermelon rind, place the fruit on a cake stand.

• Using a spatula, spread Greek yogurt on the top and sides of the watermelon.

• Sprinkle slivered almonds across the sides of the cake.

• Place raspberries in a circle along the base of the watermelon.

• Top the cake with sliced strawberries and blueberries.

• Sprinkle the top of the cake with unsweetened coconut shavings.

• Slice and enjoy your healthy watermelon cake!

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