Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita
Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita is cool and lightly sweet, with bright citrus lifting the juicy melon flavor and a whisper of gelatin giving it a smoother, fluffier ice. It’s crisp and icy, perfect for hot afternoons or as a light finish after a summer meal. Serve it straight from the freezer in chilled cups for a refreshing treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over the water and let it soften for 2 minutes. Microwave on High for 40 seconds, then stir. Let it stand for 2 more minutes, and stir until smooth.
- 2
Put one cup of the cubed watermelon into a blender with the lime juice and honey. Add the melted gelatin, and blend until smooth. Add the remaining watermelon a cup at a time, blending until smooth after each addition.
- 3
Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch square dish. Place it in the freezer and freeze until almost firm. Transfer to a chilled bowl, then beat with an electric mixer until fluffy and bright pink. Scoop into serving dishes, then return to the freezer and freeze until firm. Take out of the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- Calories 105.16 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 2.15 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 26.68 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 15.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.17 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 22.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.3 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 17.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.56 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 267.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 63.75 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 20.63 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Lime Honey Watermelon Granita is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Honey, Lime Juice, Seedless Watermelon, and Unflavored Gelatin. Each serving provides about 105.16 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita made of?
- The main ingredients are Honey, Lime Juice, Seedless Watermelon, Unflavored Gelatin, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita?
- About 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 105.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita healthy?
- Lime-Honey Watermelon Granita has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 105.16 calories and 2.15 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Citrus, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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