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-inspired summer cookout recipe (vegan), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs seedless watermelon, coconut milk, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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: 10 min Serves 6 Caribbean cuisine 90 cal/serving

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Ingredients

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

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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.