Watermelon Granita – Easy 3-Ingredient Recipe
Cool down this summer with a refreshing Watermelon Granita, an easy 3-ingredient frozen dessert that’s perfect for warm days. This delightful treat combines the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with a hint of lime, creating a light and fluffy texture that’s sure to impress. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a picnic, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth at home, this granita is the ideal choice for any occasion. Made without any fancy equipment, it’s as simple as blend, freeze, and serve. With only 31 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (including freezing)
- Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 1/4 cup stevia-based sweetener
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (and zest, if desired)
Instructions
- In a blender, puree the watermelon cubes, sweetener, and lime juice until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish.
- Freeze for 1 hour; then use a fork to rake the partially frozen mixture.
- Return to the freezer for another 2 hours, raking every couple of hours for fluffiness.
- Serve immediately or keep in the freezer until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (90g)
- Calories: 31
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg