Can you mix watermelon and chocolate? Get the answer taste test and simple method.

Okay, so the other day I was staring into my fridge, bored out of my mind, and I saw it: a big chunk of leftover watermelon and a half-eaten chocolate bar. My brain went, “Hmm, I wonder…”

I’m no stranger to weird food combos. I mean, I’m the person who dips fries in their milkshake (don’t judge!), so this wasn’t that far out there for me. I figured, why not? Worst case, it’s gross and I spit it out. Best case, I discover a new snack obsession.

The Experiment Begins

First, I cut a decent-sized slice of watermelon. Nice and juicy, you know? Then, I broke off a few squares of the chocolate. It was just a regular milk chocolate bar, nothing fancy.

I took a bite of the watermelon first, just to get the baseline flavor going. Sweet, refreshing, all that good stuff. Then, I popped a piece of chocolate in my mouth and let it melt a little before taking another bite of the watermelon.

The Verdict?

Okay, so here’s the deal. It wasn’t bad. It definitely wasn’t the fries-and-milkshake level of amazing, but it wasn’t gag-worthy either. The cold, watery sweetness of the watermelon did clash a bit with the creamy, rich chocolate. It was like two totally different parties happening in my mouth at the same time.

• The texture: Kind of weird. The smooth chocolate and the slightly crunchy watermelon… it’s a contrast, for sure.
• The taste: The sweetness levels are different. Watermelon is a lighter, more subtle sweet, while the chocolate is more intense.

I tried it a few more times, just to be sure. I even tried melting the chocolate a little and drizzling it on the watermelon. That was slightly better, I guess, because the chocolate wasn’t as solid.

Conclusion: Would I recommend it? Eh, probably not. It’s not a combination I’m going to crave, but it was a fun little experiment. If you’re super adventurous and have both ingredients on hand, go for it! But don’t expect to be blown away. It’s more of a “huh, that’s…interesting” kind of experience.

I’m thinking my next experiment will something even crazier…maybe pickles and peanut butter? Stay tuned!