Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

This cucumber lime granita with spicy mango kick is totally vegan, gluten free and a total refresher on a hot Summer day.

It’s getting hot in “herre”. Okay, I’m not taking anything off, let’s be honest here. I’ll keep it PG. But I will make myself something cold, icy, refreshing and ideally low in calories. I mean, I love ice cream, but there’s only so much this tummy can take. This cucumber lime granita with a little spicy mango kick totally fits the bill.

Cucumber Lime Granita 101

If you’re not in the loop on the granita front, it’s kind of a cross between a slushy and a snow cone. You still want some icy bits, but it’s flavourful all the way through- not just where the fake food coloured syrup falls. My cucumber lime granita is low in added sugar, vegan, gluten free and incredibly satisfying.

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It starts with the naturally refreshing base of cucumber, bumped up with a wicked hit of fresh tangy lime juice, sweetened with ripe mango and agave and soothed with aromatic mint. Then we get the real kicker- the jalapeno. If you want to really entertain your senses without a ton of sugar, add a full jalapeno to the part (ribs, seeds and all) and dig in.

low calorie Cucumber Lime Granita in a blue bowl topped with mint

This cucumber lime granita with spicy mango kick is an amazing dinner party palate cleanser or a refreshing dessert for an alfreso Summer meal.

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Feeling a little adventurous? Why not make adult snow cones by throwing a few shots of rum or vodka in the mix after it’s frozen. Now that sounds like a refreshing treat.

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What are your favourite cool Summer desserts? Have you tried making this cucumber lime granita? Can you handle the spicy mango jalapeno in there? Leave me a comment below with your low calorie healthy Summer dessert ideas!

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Cucumber Lime Granita with Spicy Mango | Low Cal, Vegan & Gluten Free

This cucumber lime granita with spicy mango kick is totally vegan, gluten free and a total refresher on a hot Summer day.

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CourseDessert

CuisineMexican

Prep Time3

Total Time3

Servings people

Calories90kcal

AuthorAbbey Sharp

Ingredients

Instructions

Puree the ingredients in a food processor and transfer to a wide freezer-safe dish. Freeze until it becomes icy around the edges, about 25 minutes. Using fork, stir icy portions into middle of pan. Freeze the mixture again until totally frozen (about 2 hours), stirring the edges into center every 30 minutes.
Using a fork, scrape the granita into flaky crystals and scrape into a bowl. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories90kcal

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Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.