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Obesity Discussion · 07-22-07, 04:33 AM

PINEAPPLE-COCONUT GRANITA

Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:05:00

Calories: 43
Fat: 0 grams
Protein: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 10 grams
Fiber: 1 grams
Net Carbs: 9 grams
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (2 2/3
cups)
1/2 cup granular sugar substitute
1/2 cup water
3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
1. In a food processor, pulse the pineapple until very
smooth, about 2 minutes.
2. In a small saucepan over high heat, dissolve sugar
substitute in water. Remove from heat. Add pineapple
puree and coconut extract, stirring to combine.
3. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Place the pan in
freezer for 30 minutes or until ice crystals begin to form.
Using a fork, break up ice and return to freezer.
Continue breaking up ice crystals every 30 minutes until
mixture is granular and completely frozen, about 1 1/2
hours. Once the mixture is frozen cover the pan with
plastic wrap, or if making a day ahead, place granita in a
plastic storage container with a lid and store in freezer.
4. To serve, remove granita from freezer and allow to thaw
for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any large ice crystals.
Granita is a frozen mixture similar to a thick slushie or an icy
sorbet. The great thing about it is that you need no fancy
equipment.

07-22-07, 04:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,877 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Atkins - Pineapple-Coconut Granita PINEAPPLE-COCONUT GRANITA Servings: 4 Prep time: 0:10:00 Bake/Cook time: 0:05:00 Calories: 43 Fat: 0 grams Protein: 0 grams Carbohydrates: 10 grams Fiber: 1 grams Net Carbs: 9 grams 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (2 2/3 cups) 1/2 cup granular sugar substitute 1/2 cup water 3/4 teaspoon coconut extract 1. In a food processor, pulse the pineapple until very smooth, about 2 minutes. 2. In a small saucepan over high heat, dissolve sugar substitute in water. Remove from heat. Add pineapple puree and coconut extract, stirring to combine. 3. Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. Place the pan in freezer for 30 minutes or until ice crystals begin to form. Using a fork, break up ice and return to freezer. Continue breaking up ice crystals every 30 minutes until mixture is granular and completely frozen, about 1 1/2 hours. Once the mixture is frozen cover the pan with plastic wrap, or if making a day ahead, place granita in a plastic storage container with a lid and store in freezer. 4. To serve, remove granita from freezer and allow to thaw for 2-3 minutes, breaking up any large ice crystals. Granita is a frozen mixture similar to a thick slushie or an icy sorbet. The great thing about it is that you need no fancy equipment. Atkins - Pineapple-Coconut Granita Copyright 2005 Atkins Nutritionals, Inc., All Rights Reserved. For more on how to do Atkins, go to Atkins Diet __________________