Berry Granita (Phases 2 and 3)

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Berry Granita (Phases 2 and 3)
Sun, 07-20-2008 - 10:25am

Berry Granita (Phases 2 and 3)

Description
This frozen concoction is made with nutrient-dense blueberries. It's sweet, refreshing, and healthy! What more could you ask for?


Serves 6

Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar substitute
1 bag (10 ounces) frozen blueberries (with no added sugars)
1 lemon, peeled and juiced
Lemon twist, for garnish
1/2 cup low-fat frozen whipped topping (optional)

Instructions
In a small pot over medium heat, combine the water and sugar substitute. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then set aside to cool to room temperature.


In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the blueberries, lemon peel, lemon juice, and cooled syrup. Pulse for 2 minutes, or until the blueberries are coarsely ground. Pour into a small metal bowl and stir a few times with a fork to break up any large pieces.


Cover the bowl with foil and place in the freezer overnight.


Spoon into 6 serving glasses, garnish with a lemon twist, and top with the whipped topping, if desired.


Nutritional Information:
60 calories
0.5 g total fat (0.5 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
14 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
1 g fiber

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