Refreshing Berry Granita

Granitas are typically loaded with sugar. In this easy recipe for a super Refreshing Berry Granita, a little raw, organic honey is added for an extra layer of natural sweetness to the berries.

Use fresh blueberries and strawberries or go wild with fresh frozen wild blueberries and fresh strawberries for the flavors that take YOU to the tropics! For that bubbly feeling, citrus and effervescent sugar-free lemon-lime soda water are great ways to make this a refreshing and simple dessert or enjoy as a pre-dinner apertivo.

Recipe Variations for Refreshing Berry Granita:

  • A hint of fresh mango (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup blackberries and 1/2 cup blueberries (in place of 1 cup of blueberries)
  • Add a dollop of plain or vanilla kefir yogurt
berry granita
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Nutrition:

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 20
  • Fat: .17g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Protein: .4g
  • Sodium: 10mg

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Recipe

Refreshing Berry Granita
Beverages
Lemon, lime, blueberries, and strawberries comprise this delicious, apertivo granita or after-dinner sweetness

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries or fresh frozen wild blueberries
1 cup fresh strawberries, cleaned and trimmed
1 tablespoon raw, organic honey
fine zest of 1/2 lemon
juice of 1/2 lemon
fine zest of 1/2 lime
juice of 1/2 lime
3 cups sugar-free lemon-lime soda
Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

Process blueberries and strawberries with the honey in a food processor until smooth.
Add the lemon zest and juice, lime zest and juice, and process until smooth.
Pour the mixture into an 11" x 7" dish and stir in lemon-lime soda.
Cover and place in freezer until frozen.
Remove from freezer and let stand for 5 minutes.
Chop the mixture into large chunks and place in food processor in batches, pulsing 5 to 6 times.
Serve immediately in a martini or wine glass.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves or additional lemon or lime zest.

Serves

6

Preparation Time (hrs/min)

0, 25

Cooking Time (hrs/min)

0, 0

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