Watermelon Granita

Recipe by Jen Newton, Nutrition Coordinator at the Sky Lakes Wellness Center

Prep time: 20 minutes

 

Freeze time: 2- 1/2 hours

 

Ingredients

 

  • 9 cups ripe watermelon cups (about 2-1/2 pounds)
  • 3 limes, divided
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar

Directions

 

  • Add 1/2 the watermelon, plus the juice of one lime and 1-1/2 Tablespoons of sugar to a food processor. Blend until smooth. Poor into a separate bowl. Repeat with second half of watermelon, 2nd lime and another 1-1/2 Tablespoons of sugar. Add to the bowl with the first batch. Stir to combine.
  • Transfer contents of bowl to a 9-inch by 13-inch pan. Cover and freeze for one hour. Remove from freezer and scrape contents with a fork. Cover and return to freezer. Repeat process every 20 to 30 minutes for 2-1/2 hours, or until entire mixture is shaved. Store covered in plastic wrap until serving.
  • Serve in pretty glasses or bowls. Garnish with a lime wedge or twist.

Nutrition Facts

 

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings per Recipe: about 6

 

Amount per serving:

Calories 90

from fat 0

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Sodium 5 mg

Total Carbohydrates 24g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Protein 0g

 

Nutrition analysis from myfitnesspal.com

Jen Newton, Nutrition Coordinator at the Sky Lakes Wellness Center
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July 2, 2025
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