Recipe: Watermelon Granita with Blueberries

Cool down this summer with a healthy and delicious blended treat packed with watermelon and berries.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon

fresh berries of your choice

fresh mint

Preparation

1. In a food processor or blender, purée 4 cups of watermelon. Fill two ice cube trays and freeze for about 3 hours.
2. Once frozen, place in a food processor with an S blade. Gently process.
3. Fill glasses as follows: 1/3 frozen watermelon, 1/3 fresh berries, 1/3 watermelon.
4. Top with blueberries and a sprig of mint.

Seasoned Cook

Make extra ice cubes to use in lemonade.

Nutrition

Per serving: 48 calories, 1g protein, 11g carbohydrate (1g fiber), 1g fat (0g sat, 1g mono/poly), 3mg sodium

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