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Refreshing Watermelon Granita

Beat the summer heat with this cool refreshing watermelon granita. Icy cool granita is the perfect summertime treat to keep yourself cool and refreshed.

Prep Time
10 mins
Freeze Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 medium size watermelon (about 4 cups watermelon cubes)
  • ¼ cup sugar or honey or stevia
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 10 to 15 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

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  1. Remove the green rind, and cut the watermelon into discs.
  2. Add watermelon cubes into a food processor or blender.
  3. Pulse it a couple of times to make it into juice.
  4. Add sugar for added sweetness. This is optional. If watermelon has enough sweetness, skip sugar.
  5. Add lime juice. Lime juice brings out the sweetness of watermelon and tastes better.
  6. Add fresh mint leaves. Mint leaves add amazing fresh flavors to the granita. This step is an option, but you'll love the flavors of mint leaves in granita, trust me.
  7. Blend everything until everything blends well. Filter out watermelon juice and pour it into a shallow dish.
  8. Set it in the freezer for a couple of hours. Once set a bit, remove it from the freezer and scrape it well. Place it back in the freezer to set it again. Repeat this a couple of times to make the consistency better.
  9. Once it fully sets scrape it and break it down well with a strong fork.
  10. Scoop the shavings and serve them immediately garnished with mint leaves.

Notes

  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • Best use seedless watermelon or remove the seeds from watermelon before you go ahead. 
  • The secret ingredient - mint. Adds a twist to the regular granita and makes it fresh and flavorful.
  • Use a blender to juice watermelon. Food processor works too.
  • Strain the juice through a fine mesh strainer to get fine clear watermelon juice. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 97g (32%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 1260mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 82g (164%) Vitamin A 6400IU (128%) Vitamin C 92.2mg (102%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 2.7mg (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 97g 32%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 1260mg 27%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 82g 164%
Vitamin A 6400IU 128%
Vitamin C 92.2mg 102%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 2.7mg 15%

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