Ice-Cold Coconut Lime Granita with Mint

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A refreshing frozen dessert featuring bright lime juice and creamy coconut milk, perfect for cooling off on a hot day. This recipe (vegan, dairy-free), ready in about 15 minutes, layers coconut milk, fresh lime juice, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves completely and syrup is clear, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup coconut milk, 1/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tsp lime zest, and the cooled sugar syrup until fully blended and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the mixture into a shallow metal baking dish and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals, repeating this process 3-4 times until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy.
  4. Step 4: Just before serving, stir in 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves for a refreshing herbal note. Scoop into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

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