Berry Sorbet

Sugar, dairy & fat free sorbet

Nothing like cold treats on hot summers days. Ice cream still seems to be a favourite for most and with that can come tons of fat, sugar & empty calories. Making sorbets & ice cream at home can save you on all those unwanted extras just by using fruit. The bonus is that not only does fruit contain essential vitamins & mineral they also offers so many health benefits. See at bottom of blog for these details. 

For now here's the skinny on this recipe 

Ingredients:

2 Cups frozen mixed berries

1 Cup frozen pineapple

1 medium to large banana

Method:

Add all the ingredients to your high speed blender ( I use my Vitamix ) 

Blend till creamy smooth. If you prefer a chunky texture then of course decrease blending time

Enjoy!

Canada's Food Guide suggests 7-8 servings of fruit & vegetables combined per day. With this sorbet you are getting 7 servings of it in just fruit alone. See how to calculate it below.

• 125 mL (½ cup) fresh, frozen or canned 
  vegetable or fruit or 100% juice
• 250 mL (1 cup) leafy raw vegetables or
  salad
• 1 piece of fruit

Health Benefits of eating fruit: 

Fruit Nutrition

Fresh or frozen, fruit is one of Mother Nature’s most amazing foods! Here’s why it’s important to add more fruit to your diet:

• Most fruits are naturally low in calories, sodium and fat – with zero cholesterol!
• Fruits provide many essential nutrients that we need more of, including:
  • Potassium – Important to help combat high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease. May also reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss.
  • Dietary fiber – Important to help reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Also important for proper bowel function.
  • Vitamin C – Important for growth and repair of all body tissues and keeps teeth and gums healthy. Provides antioxidant defense against infection and disease.
  • Folate (folic acid) – Helps the body form red blood cells and helps reduce the risk of birth defects.
• Fiber-rich fruit satisfies your hunger with fewer calories, helping you to maintain a healthy body weight.
• Fruits are a source of phytonutrients or compounds that naturally occur only in plants and are associated with a wide range of potential health benefits. Phytonutrients work synergistically with the vitamins, minerals and fiber in whole fruits to help reduce disease risk. ( wymans.com )

Hope you create some delicious sorbets & ice cream this summer. It will be a treat everyone looks forwards too. Happy making & May you be Nutritionally Well.