Avocado Coconut and Lime Granita

Avocado, coconut, and lime granita is a refreshing frozen dessert that gives all sorts of summer vibes. It’s a cooling treat you will want on hand all summer long!

It’s a brutal winter here in New England: the days are short, the storms are frequent, and the snow is incessant. This refreshing granita is something that helps me think of happier times long ago when the sun was bright, the air was warm, the butterflies fluttered, the trees were green, and the days were lengthy. I think our ancestors called it…….uhmmm…..summer.

I miss those days so much! They seem so distant as I sit in the frozen tundra, buried under 100+ inches of recently fallen snow.  

Okay, now that I have gotten that out of my system, I will stop whining. Thanks for bearing with me!

Eating this granita takes me away and makes me think of warm days and fun in the sun. The icy concoction of avocado, lime, and coconut is so cold and refreshing that I can’t help but conjure up images of tropical breezes, palm trees, and lazy days. Want to be there too? (And if you are already there, don’t leave)! Let this fabulous granita send you on your way!

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Avocado Coconut and Lime Granita

Author: In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Freezing Cuisine:American Courses:Dessert Recipe Keys: F Fruit

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: minutesRest time:10 hours Total time:10 hours 10 minutesServings:6 servingsCalories:300 kcal Best Season:Summer

Description

Avocado, coconut, and lime granita is a refreshing frozen dessert that gives all sorts of summer vibes. It’s a cooling treat you will want on hand all summer long!

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, peeled and seeded
• 2 limes, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1/4 cup agave nectar
• 2 teaspoon Stevia White Powder *
• 2 tablespoons sugar 

Instructions

1. Place avocado and lime juice in a food processor and puree. Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Place in a shallow container large enough so that the granita is no thicker than 1/2″ deep.
2. Freeze for 3 hours. Scrape the frozen areas with a fork and move them towards the center. Return to the freezer and scrape approximately every 3 hours.
3. If you can’t scrape every 3 hours, it is okay. This granita is forgiving. You can scrape it just before serving. The granita should be ready to eat in about 10 hours. (To reduce freezing time, use a larger container to reduce the thickness of the granita and scrape the ice more frequently.) 
4. Makes about six 1/2-cup servings.

Note:

• *Stevia White Powder is much sweeter than regular sugar, therefore is only needed in small amount. I use the NuNaturals NuStevia brand. It’s my personal favorite. I get mine at Swanson Health Products because it has the best price. Neither product nor vendor is a paid endorsement. If you want to use an alternative sugar substitute, adjust quantity to suit your taste (I have not tried this recipe with any other sugar substitute).
• I don’t recommend using all refine sugar as it requires 1/2 cup to sweeten this recipe. I found that using this amount affects the consistency and freezing point of the granita. It will not crystallize optimally and be somewhat mushy. It will also increase freezer time by at least 50%.

Keywords:Granita, Avocado, Frozen Dessert, Summer, Coconut, Lime

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