Strawberry Granita with Pistachios and Cream

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Cool off with this delightfully simple, yet elegant Strawberry Granita with Pistachios and Cream from Dietitian Debbie Dishes. Unlike a bowl of ice cream, this refreshing frozen treat won’t weigh you down.

Strawberry Granita with Pistachios and Cream

Ingredients

1 pound (150g) fresh strawberries
1 cup (240ml) water
¼ cup (45g) sugar
4 tablespoons coconut milk
⅓ cup (50g) pistachios

Directions

Heat water over medium heat in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar and cook until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.

Wash strawberries, remove the green tops, and cut in halves. Place in blender. Pour sugar water over berries in the blender and puree until smooth.

Pour berry mixture into a 9″x13″ baking dish and place in the freezer. Every 20-30 minutes, run a fork through the berry mixture to break apart large frozen pieces. Repeat the process until berry mixture resembles a snow cone texture; about 2 hours.

Divide puree into containers, top with coconut milk and pistachios.

Serves: 3 | Serving Size: 1 cup

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 179; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 7mg; Carbohydrate: 30g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 24g; Protein: 3g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 371mg; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 148%; Iron: 6%; Calcium: 4%

About the Author

Dietitian Debbie Dishes

Deborah Davis, MS, RD, practices clinical dietetics in Chicago. She shares practical nutrition tips and healthy recipes on her personal blog, Dietitian Debbie Dishes. In her free time, you’ll likely find Deborah in the kitchen — camera and spatula in hand — developing recipes for her blog and freelance pieces. Connect with Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.