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Raspberry Watermelon Granita Recipe

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This raspberry watermelon granita is one of my favorite summertime treats!  It’s so tasty and refreshing, you’d never guess that it’s less than 100 calories per serving!

 

Raspberry Watermelon Granita Recipe

I love summertime treats!  There’s nothing better than sitting outside on a hot day with a refreshing treat to cool down with.  Unfortunately, they’re not always calorie-friendly, and all of those treats can really add up.  This raspberry watermelon granita, however, is less than 100 calories and will still allow you to fit into your bathing suit.  And it’s so good that you won’t feel deprived!

Raspberry watermelon granita recipe.

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Raspberry Watermelon Granita

This raspberry watermelon granita is a great healthy, low-calorie treat and is so refreshing and delicious. Perfect for those hot summer days!
Course Dessert
Keyword healthy recipes, summer dessert recipes, summer recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 2½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin {1/4 ounce}
  • ½ cup cran-raspberry juice cocktail

Instructions

  1. Puree the watermelon and raspberries in a food processor or blender. Depending on the size of your blender you may need to do this in two batches.
  2. Combine the sugar and gelatin in a small sauce pan and stir over low heat until gelatin dissolves. Stir in juice.
  3. Combine about half of the sugar mixture with the puree. Slowly add the remainder of the mixture to taste depending on how sweet you would like your granita to be. Remember that it will lose a little of the sweetness once frozen.
  4. Pour into a 9 x 9 baking pan, cover with foil, and place in freezer.
  5. Freeze for at least 2-3 hours and then use a fork to scrape along the top layers creating an icy texture. Continue until you start to get close to the less-frozen middle and then place back in the freezer. Repeat this process until it is all scraped. Makes about 10-12 servings.
  6. **NOTE: Don't worry if you won't be around to scrape it every couple of hours. I often just leave it overnight and then scrape it in one go - it just requires a little more muscle! If you only need a couple of servings, just scrape what you need and place the rest back in the freezer.
The best thing about this dessert, is that you can leave it covered in the freezer and just scrape away what you need.  I always like to have a batch on hand for anytime those sweet cravings hit and love that I don’t have to feel guilty having a second scoop!  It’s the perfect low-calorie treat for those hot summer days and a kid-favorite as well!  Can’t you just taste it?

Raspberry Watermelon Granita - a healthy, low-calorie summer treat!

 

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Raspberry watermelon granita recipe.

 

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Comments

  1. Kelly Rowe says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    This looks deelish, Jenn!! We’re heading to St. Marteen in August…I need to try to lost a few pounds fast. This might help my sweet tooth {wink}. Pinning, Stumbling and Tweeting. xo

    Reply
  2. Angela Paris says

    July 17, 2013 at 2:56 pm

    That looks incredible! I’m pinning now! 🙂
    – Ang
    http://www.jugglingactmama.com

    Reply
  3. Dawn Pasco says

    July 19, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    This looks wonderful for a hot summer day. Putting on my pinterest board. Have a great vacation. Found you through the Inspire Me Please link party.

    Reply
  4. Krista Rollins says

    July 19, 2013 at 6:39 pm

    We had to Mexico in a month and a half too. So I will definitely have to make this soon, always need a nice sweet low cal treat at night. Especially in these hot summer months.. Pinning! Thanks. 🙂

    Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats

    Reply
  5. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:28 pm

    This looks so amazing and refreshing! Thank you so much for sharing at Monday Funday this week! Have a good one!

    Take care,

    Trish

    Reply
  6. Dorothee-Maria Lotufo says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Hmmmmm, this looks and sounds veeery delicious. 🙂

    Cheers!
    Dorothee (www.mimismae.wordpress.com)

    Reply
  7. Jocelyn says

    July 24, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    That sounds so refreshing and perfect for a hot summer day! I hope you had/have an awesome time at the beach!!!!

    Reply
  8. Yvonne Urra-Bazain says

    July 25, 2013 at 1:39 am

    Looks so good, and the photos are beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
  9. Mackenzie says

    July 25, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    These look awesome! I can’t wait to try making them!

    Reply
  10. circusberry says

    July 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    I have been wanting to make a granita!!!! Now I am inspired!

    Have a great week!
    Anne

    Reply
  11. Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says

    July 26, 2013 at 2:01 am

    That sounds amazing, Jenn! Love it!

    Reply
  12. Ginger@gingersnapcrafts.com says

    July 27, 2013 at 5:35 am

    Yummmy! 🙂 Have fun on your trip!

    Reply
  13. April Tuell says

    July 27, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Hi 🙂 I’d love for you to come by and share this at my Saturday Spotlight Link Party. Hope to see you there!

    April

    Reply
  14. Melissa @ No. 2 Pencil says

    July 28, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    This is so gorgeous and looks delicious! I just love that color!

    Reply
  15. Capturing Joy with Kristen Duke Photography says

    July 29, 2013 at 3:45 am

    YUM!! This sounds like the perfect summer treat for my sweet tooth!

    Reply
  16. Heather Whoneedsacape says

    July 29, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    This looks so delish! a nice and refreshing summer treat! YUM! Saw you over on 6 sisters and had to stop over!

    Would love for you to come over and link this up to Super Sunday at Who Needs a Cape! http://whoneedsacape.com/2013/07/super-sunday-link-party-8-2/

    Reply
  17. Amanda says

    July 6, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    My husband is super obsessed with watermelon right now. Maybe I’ll surprise him with this tasty-looking treat tonight.
    Thanks for linking up with us at the #homematterparty. We’re glad to have you!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:34 am

      Thanks so much for hosting! And if you have to have an obsession, watermelon is a pretty good one! 😉

      Reply
  18. Vashti Quiroz-Vega says

    July 6, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Jenn! This dessert looks pretty, refreshing, and scrumptious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Pinning! 😀

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:32 am

      Thanks so much! I appreciate the pin! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Marie says

    June 9, 2019 at 7:12 am

    This sounds like the perfect recipe for a hot day. My husband would love this! Thank you for the recipe. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 12, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      I usually keep this stocked in our freezer all summer long!

      Reply
  20. Jenny Walters says

    June 10, 2019 at 5:09 am

    5 stars
    This sounds and looks sensational. Just what one SHOULD have in the fridge this summer!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 12, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      Yes, it’s so good! And easy on the waistline! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Irene says

    June 10, 2019 at 6:15 am

    This looks refreshing and sounds tasty!

    Reply
    • Jenn Lifford says

      June 13, 2019 at 11:59 am

      One of my favorites! I hope you can give it a try!

      Reply
  22. Sarah @ The DIY Mommy says

    June 18, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    That looks amazing! I love raspberries but they can be a bit sour… I think your watermelon and raspberry combo is genius 🙂

    Reply
  23. Vanessa says

    June 26, 2019 at 3:04 am

    Definitely pinning this recipe! I adore raspberry

    Reply
  24. Amy says

    June 27, 2019 at 11:28 am

    This sounds delicious. It sounds like my kind of treat. I can’t wait to make it. Found you at To Grandma’s House We Go Link Party.

    Reply
  25. Jennifer says

    June 29, 2019 at 9:13 am

    Wow, yum! Thanks for inspiring us at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. –Jennifer

    Reply
  26. Beverly says

    June 30, 2019 at 10:13 am

    This looks so refreshing. Congrats on being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party.
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
  27. Create With Joy says

    June 30, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    This looks SO good Jenn!
    Thanks for sharing at Inspire Me Monday at Create With Joy –
    Happy 4th, you’re one of our Featured Guests this week! xoxo 🙂

    Reply
  28. Miz Helen says

    July 2, 2019 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    Wishing you a great 4th of July Celebration and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday! The links will be open early tomorrow, see you then.
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  29. Jennifer L Miller says

    July 4, 2019 at 8:20 am

    This looks delicious, great idea for a hot summer’s day treat.

    Reply

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