Dr Oz Italian Ice {Sugar-Free Granita} Recipe: Rocco DiSpirito

Dr Oz: Sugar-Free Italian Ice by Rocco DiSpirito

For the last segment of the show, Dr Oz welcomed back Rocco DiSpirito, who had spoken earlier about the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet and shared a delicious Meze Bowl Recipe. DiSpirito told Dr. Oz that it just takes 30 seconds to make the perfect Mediterranean Diet Dessert, for those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. His Sugar-Free Italian Ice, or Granita, is a great dessert that follows the Mediterranean diet and thanks to Rocco, you can make and enjoy it at home. It’s just 56 calories for four ounces as opposed to more than 400 for the traditional version.

For the deliciously addicting recipe, continue on to the next page…

Dr Oz: Granita Italian Ice Recipe Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 C frozen unsweetened strawberries
• 2 tsp stevia
• 2 tbsp raw agave nectar
• 1 tbsp water

Dr Oz: Italian Ice Recipe Directions {Rocco DiSpirito}

1. Mix the xanthan gum and stevia together in a small mixing bowl, then set aside
2. Pour the agave, water, and lemon juice into a high-powered blender
3. Cover and blend until well mixed
4. Add the stevia and xanthan gum mixture to the blender
5. Cover and blend for approximately 10 seconds on low until well combined
6. Add the frozen strawberries to the blender, then cover and blend for 5-10 seconds while pushing the strawberries down into the blade with a kitchen tool until the mixture is smooth but still frozen
7. Spoon the mixture into chilled bowls or paper cups and serve right away