Coconut Water Strawberry Granita
This refreshing spring dessert transforms coconut water and fresh strawberries into a light, icy granita with bright natural fruit flavor. Granita is a classic Italian frozen dessert made by freezing a liquid mixture and scraping it into delicate ice crystals. Coconut water creates a clean, refreshing base while strawberries provide vibrant color and flavor.
Servings 6
Calories 55kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups coconut water
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries hulled
- 3 –4 tbsp allulose or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp lime zest
- Pinch sea salt
- Optional garnish:
- fresh mint leaves
- sliced strawberries
- edible flowers
Instructions
- Blend the Base
- In a blender combine:
- coconut water
- strawberries
- sweetener
- lime juice
- lime zest
- pinch of salt
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain (Optional)
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- Freeze
- Pour mixture into a shallow baking dish.
- Place in the freezer.
- Scrape Crystals
- After 45 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork to break up the ice.
- Repeat every 30–40 minutes for about 3 hours until fluffy ice crystals form.
- Serve
- Spoon granita into chilled glasses or bowls.
- Garnish with:
- fresh mint
- strawberry slices
- edible flowers for a spring presentation.
- Texture & Ingredient Notes
- Coconut water creates light, delicate ice crystals compared to heavier syrups.
- Frequent scraping is essential for the classic fluffy granita texture.
- Lime juice brightens the fruit flavor and balances sweetness.
Notes
Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving – 6 servings)
Calories: ~55
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 13 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 0 g Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands.
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 13 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Sugars: 8 g
Protein: 0 g Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredient brands.