Easy Strawberry Granita Recipe - Low Carb & Refreshing

Strawberry Granita

YIELD Makes 8 servings

Net Carbs 13g

INGREDIENTS

1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar substitute* 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping (optional) *This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

PREPARATION:

1. Combine strawberries, powdered sugar, water, sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in blender. Process until smooth. If necessary, add additional 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
2. Pour into 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with foil and freeze 2 hours or until slushy. Remove from freezer and stir to break mixture up into small chunks. Cover and return to freezer. Freeze 2 hours, then stir to break granita up again. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. To serve, scrape surface of granita with large metal spoon to shave off thin pieces. Spoon into individual bowls and top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping, if desired. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Ice Cream & Sorbets NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 3/4-cup Sodium 1 mg Protein <1 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 14 g Saturated Fat <1 g Calories 54 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fruit 1