No-Bake Chilled Watermelon and Coconut Granita

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A light, icy dessert combining sweet watermelon and creamy coconut milk, perfect for cooling off on warm summer days. This Caribbean summer cookout recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, coconut milk, and lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1 cup coconut milk, full fat
2 tbsp lime juice, fresh
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon in a blender and puree until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove pulp, pressing with a spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp honey until fully combined and smooth.
Step 4: Pour mixture into a shallow metal pan and place in the freezer.
Step 5: Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals, repeating this process 4-5 times over 2-3 hours until a fluffy granita forms.
Step 6: Spoon the chilled granita into serving bowls and garnish with 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately for a refreshing summer treat.