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Coffee and Almond Milk Granita

Time: 30 minutes, plus about 14 hours to steep and freeze. This is a frozen dessert version of an almond latte–creamy and nutty.

Healthy desserts: Coffee and Almond Milk Granita (0113)




Photo by Annabelle Breakey
 1 1/2 cups whole unblanched almonds
 3 cups milk
 2/3 cup sugar, divided
 2 1/2 cups freshly brewed coffee
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast in oven until browned and fragrant, about 8 minutes.

Step 2
2

Meanwhile, heat milk in a saucepan over high heat until hot. Stir in hot almonds and 1/3 cup sugar; let cool. Chill, covered, at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3
3

Pour almond-infused milk through a strainer into a metal loaf pan; discard nuts.

Step 4
4

In another metal loaf pan, stir coffee and remaining 1/3 cup sugar until sugar dissolves. Wrap both pans airtight; freeze. After 2 hours, stir slushy liquid with a fork, scraping sides of pans to create larger granita flakes. Return pans to freezer until completely frozen, about 4 hours.

Step 5
5

Chill 8 bowls. Remove pans from freezer 5 to 10 minutes before you want to serve granita. Using a fork, scrape tops of granita to break into flakes. Spoon about 1/2 cup coffee granita into each chilled bowl and 1/2 cup almond milk granita alongside.

Step 6
6

Make ahead: Up to 4 days.

Step 7
7

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 3.2g16%
Cholesterol 13mg5%
Sodium 49mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 26g9%

Dietary Fiber 2.7g11%
Protein 7.9g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.