Watermelon Granita with Blueberries

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Watermelon Granita with Blueberries
45 min.
6
117kcal

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Summer is here, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a refreshing Watermelon Granita with Blueberries? This delightful dessert is not only pleasing to the eye but also to the palate, making it a perfect treat for warm, sunny days. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe watermelon with the tartness of fresh blueberries and a splash of zesty lime, each bite is a burst of flavor that captures the essence of summer.

This granita is incredibly easy to make and requires just a handful of wholesome ingredients. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, it's an impressive dessert that will have your guests asking for seconds. Plus, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an inclusive choice for any gathering.

Within just 45 minutes of preparation and a bit of freezing time, you can create a stunning dessert that brings together the sweet, juicy flavors of watermelon and the beautiful pop of blueberries. Whether served at a summer barbecue, a casual family dinner, or a festive gathering, this Watermelon Granita will surely leave a lasting impression. So gather your fresh ingredients, put on your apron, and let’s beat the heat with this delightful frozen treat!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup agave nectar 
  • cups blueberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  •  mint leaves 
  • pounds seeded/seedless watermelon seedless cubed

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • sieve

Directions

  1. In a food processor, puree watermelon, working in 2 batches. Strain puree through a sieve, reserving liquid; discard solids. In a 9" x 13" metal pan, combine watermelon puree, juice and agave. Freeze, scraping thoroughly with a fork every 20 to 30 minutes, untilgranita resembles coarse crystals, 2 to 4 hours.
  2. Remove from freezer; scrape granita once more with a fork. Divide among 6 glasses. Top each with 1/3 cup blueberries and a mint sprig, if desired.
  3. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories117kcal
Protein4.41%
Fat3.27%
Carbs92.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.61
Glycemic Load
11.86
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.1121738941773%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
4.17mg
Petunidin
15.55mg
Delphinidin
17.48mg
Malvidin
33.34mg
Peonidin
10.01mg
Catechin
2.61mg
Epigallocatechin
0.33mg
Epicatechin
0.31mg
Eriodictyol
0.75mg
Hesperetin
1.91mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
1.5mg
Myricetin
0.64mg
Quercetin
3.89mg
Gallocatechin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:117.11kcal
5.86%
Fat:0.47g
0.72%
Saturated Fat:0.04g
0.26%
Carbohydrates:29.75g
9.92%
Net Carbohydrates:27.78g
10.1%
Sugar:22.94g
25.49%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:3.21mg
0.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.84%
Vitamin C:25.48mg
30.88%
Vitamin A:939.52IU
18.79%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.96%
Vitamin K:12.54µg
11.95%
Fiber:1.97g
7.9%
Potassium:237.1mg
6.77%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.56%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.93%
Magnesium:20.62mg
5.15%
Copper:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.58%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.24%
Folate:14.32µg
3.58%
Vitamin E:0.52mg
3.47%
Iron:0.58mg
3.23%
Vitamin B3:0.61mg
3.03%
Phosphorus:26.23mg
2.62%
Calcium:18.92mg
1.89%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%
Selenium:0.88µg
1.26%
Source:Epicurious