For when temperatures are soaring . . . and it seems too hot to even eat fruit . . . eat it as a granita!
Temperatures are always high here in KL, but I typically don’t mind. Being pregnant changes a lot, including your body temperature. I have been making these “granitas” since January– and treats like this kept me sane (and my belly full) when I was too nauseous to want to eat much else besides frozen fruit!
Thank goodness those days are over — now the biggest discomfort is just feeling hot all the time!
I saved this recipe for when watermelon would be available for more of you. It’s grown locally here, and local produce is available year round. No “growing season” in the tropics!
After buying my Vitamix, I got on a big kick of throwing whole citrus in it for (virgin) margaritas and Orange Julius-type drinks. A craving for all things sour had me soon throwing in whole grapefruit. I’ve used grapefruit before in smoothies, and love the bright sour flavor it adds.
A high speed blender will totally break down even the tougher pith of grapefruit. I have not tried this recipe in a normal blender, but assume it would leave too many chunks of pith in the mixture. If you want to try this sans-high speed blender, I would recommend freezing the grapefruit first, and then upping the liquid. I found last year that if I cut my grapefruit into small pieces, and froze it, it blended up nicely into smoothies.
Contents
Almost Instant Ruby Red Granita
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit peeled
- 1 cup frozen watermelon heaping cup
- 1/4 cup orange juice sub coconut water or water*
Instructions
- Add the peeled grapefruit (I cut the peel off quickly with a knife), frozen watermelon, ice, and orange juice to a high speed blender.
- Blend on mid-high for 1-2 minutes, using the tamper stick to keep the mixture blending. Blend for 30 seconds up to a minute after you think it's finished to make sure the grapefruit pith has been completely broken down and the mixture is smooth.
- Serve as two small granitas, or as 1 large slurpee-like smoothie!
Notes
**If you prefer a sweeter treat, add honey or sugar, a teaspoon at a time, until it's right for you.
Nutrition
Other Cooling Summer Treats:
- Coconut Snow (Granita), by Dessert for Two
- 3-Ingredient Watermelon Granita, by MomAdvice
- Lemon Sorbet, by It All Started with Paint
- Pineapple Granita with Coconut Chia Seed Pudding, by TrendLand
- Dreamy Chocolate Chip Mint Smoothie, by Vitamin Sunshine
O yum! Sure is the best way to cool off! Sweet and tangy!
So refreshing! Will be sipping this on our deck for sure!!
It is refreshing and eye opening 🙂
This is exactly the kind of thing I love making for my little ones at the moment. I would just add a dash of honey because I hae a sweet tooth! Beautiful food styling, lovely!
Thanks Mel– yes– hopefully your grapefruit is a bit sweeter than mine and you wouldn’t need much honey! But luckily I have been really into sour lately.
Granita is perfect for the hot days of summer, here in Minnesota. I love the red grapefruit in this recipe. Looks so yummy!
Grapefruit is such a wonderful flavor, and perfect for this frozen treat– if you like sour, you’ll love it!
Michelle this sounds so refreshing freezing your watermelon is a great idea and adding a bit of grapefruit gives it some really delicious zest. Busy sharing, pinning! Gorgeous photos!
This looks sooooo delicious! I love both grapefruit and watermelon!! Yum!
This looks like such a refreshing, delicious summer treat! YUM! 😀
these look so cool n yummy!!
This looks delicious! Ill be whipping this up tonight for dessert 🙂
It makes a great dessert– or breakfast, for that matter! Its the perfect treat when its hot.
Oh, this sounds so refreshing!! Yum!
This looks lovely and refreshing. I making this asap 🙂
Very refreshing– perfect for the high temps everywhere right now!
Awesome combination, a detox granita 🙂
Yes– I think so! I created this recipe early in my pregnancy when I couldn’t stand anything sweet — the sour cold was exactly what I wanted, and it’s been super refreshing in the heat lately as well!
I can almost feel the refreshing taste of it. Loved the recipe 🙂 Thanks
Hi Saumya, it is very refreshing! Thanks for stopping by.
This looks like such a refreshing dessert and healthy too!
I love granitas!! They so refreshing, easy to make and versatile… I need to try your flavor combination soon. Pinning.
Thanks for pinning, Oriana. Yes, it’s easy and refreshing– exactly what I’ve been needing lately!
Grapefruit doesn’t get nearly enough of the love it deserves! I love that you highlighted it here!
Totally agree. I LOVE grapefruit– its certainly a craving I have often!
I’d never have thought of putting watermelon with citrus fruits but I bet this is amazing.
The watermelon actually just adds a bit of sweetness, and the main flavor is the grapefruit. It does make a pretty good combo!
I can’t wait to try this slushie combo. Do you think a food processor would work for this. Not sure my blender is “high speed” enough. I will take your suggestion of the Grapefruit juice.
I have never put ice into my food processor before– If I did that, I would probably try to partially crush the ice first. I would try it in your blender first– you might not be able to make it as thick, but you could definitely make it into a slushy treat. Try freezing the grapefruit, and then adding a bit more orange juice to get it to start blending 🙂
What a refreshing looking treat for a hot day! I could totally serve it to everyone as dessert and tell them that it’s water ice and they would believe me!
This is perfect for summer! So colorful too. I could totally enjoy this anytime and may even try it as a slushy cocktail
I love the idea of enjoying it as a cocktail, for those really hot summer nights. I’m pregnant right now, but I think I’ll give that a try in a couple of months!
WOW these look and sound absolutely delicious. I am pinning them now so I can make them later this week when I have friends coming over for a visit. It’s made my mouth water. It’s perfect for here as it’s been so hot for a few weeks now. Thank you ever so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
Hi Jenny, Thanks for featuring this recipe on your new link up! I will be coming back to link up more 🙂
And I hope you enjoy this granita– its super refreshing. I’ve had people on instagram saying they are adding a bit of vodka and making them in to “adult slurpees.” I might have to try that out once this baby is here 🙂