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3-Ingredient Watermelon Granita

This easy watermelon granita recipe has just 3 ingredients and is an ultra-refreshing way to cool off in the heat of summer. With only 5 minutes of hands-on prep, it's ready to go in no time. Just freeze, scrape, and enjoy!

Prep Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 134 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • ½ medium seedless watermelon
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice about ½ lime, 15 mL
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

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  1. Blend: Scoop the fruit out of the watermelon. In a blender or food processor, puree watermelon until it reaches a thin, even consistency. You should have about 6 cups of watermelon juice. If you have seeds in your watermelon, strain them out with a mesh colander. Stir in lime juice and sugar.
  2. Freeze: Pour into a large baking dish and freeze for about 2 hours. Remove and scrape at frozen sides and top. Place back in the freezer. Repeat this process of freezing and scraping every few hours until the mixture is completely frozen and scraped.

Notes

  • Store granitas in the freezer in an airtight container until ready to enjoy!
  • Make a grown-up granita! Add ½ cup of vodka when you add the lime and sugar. This version will be more slushy-like in texture, as the vodka will not freeze solid.
  • ½

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 134kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 34.6g (12%) Protein 1.7g (3%) Fat 0.4g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.2g (1%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 4mg (0%) Potassium 322mg (9%) Fiber 1.3g (5%) Sugar 30g (60%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 0.7mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 134

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 134kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 34.6g 12%
Protein 1.7g 3%
Fat 0.4g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 0%
Potassium 322mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugar 30g 60%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 0.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.