The almond granita is a very tasty dessert, but very light.
This recipe is ideal for those who are following a low calorie diet as well as
for anyone, especially after eating if you want to enjoy a sweet digestive
pause. The almond granita is a typically Sicilian preparation. In Sicily, in
fact, the granita is served at breakfast or a snack.
Almonds are high-energy food, rich in protein, vitamins B,
unsaturated fats, vitamin E, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and phosphorus.
In addition, almonds are also present in small amounts of a substance
considered beneficial for cancer (laetrile).
Almonds are, in fact, a fruit with high nutritional value
and energy, but healthy fats, as are the nuts. It also has some laxative
properties.
Moreover, the presence of unsaturated fats, essential to the
welfare of our body, helps reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease,
helping to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.
Ingredients
1 liter of mineral water,
300 grams of almond paste
Preparation
In a skillet, pour the water and bring to a boil, then turn
off heat and let cool. Then cut the almond paste and add the warm water,
stirring until completely dissolved.
Place the mixture in a bowl of steel or aluminum, and leave
it in the fridge for 40 minutes. Then, pull it, break the ice that crystallizes
upon him, and placed back in the fridge.
Repeat this procedure every 30 minutes and after about 4
hours should be ready.
To make the mixture creamy, without increasing your intake
of calories, just add 3 egg whites until stiff peaks form when ready. The
mixture is placed in the refrigerator for 30-40 minutes, then one should break
the ice crystals again before serving.