Blueberry Mint Sorbet

This refreshing sorbet is perfect in the height of summer..

12ounces frozen blueberries

½ cup simple syrup*

2large mint leaves

1tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Makes about 2 cups

Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes

Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the blueberries, simple syrup, mint and lemon juice into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for about 1 minute until smooth.

Serve immediately or place in a container to be stored in the freezer. Cover sorbet with plastic directly if freezing.

Nutritional information per ½ cup serving:

Calories 94 (5% from fat) carb. 24g pro. 0g fat 1g sat. fat 0g chol. 0mg sod. 0mg calc. 1mg fiber 2g

*Note: Simple syrup is equal amounts sugar and water brought to a boil in order to dissolve the sugar. One cup each water and sugar will yield 1½ cups simple syrup.

Simple syrup can last in a refrigerator for at least one month in clean, sealed container.

Banana “Ice Cream”

Frozen bananas give this guilt free dessert a super creamy consistency..

2bananas, frozen,

cut into 1 to 2-inch pieces

½tablespoon honey

¼teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1tablespoon coconut milk pinch salt

Makes about four 3-ounce servings

Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes

Insert the large chopping blade into the large bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. Put the bananas, honey, vanilla and coconut milk into the work bowl. Pulse 10 times using long pulses. Scrape the work bowl and then process for about 1 to 2 minutes until smooth.

For best results, serve immediately or place in a container to be stored in the freezer. Cover ice cream with plastic directly if freezing.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 68 (1% from fat) carb. 16g pro. 1g fat 1g sat. fat 1g chol. 0mg sod. 1mg calc. 4mg fiber 2g

TIP: Peel and cut your overripe bananas before you freeze them. Wrap each banana separately in plastic.

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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Blueberry Mint Sorbet, Banana Ice Cream, This refreshing sorbet is perfect in the height of summer

FP-12DC specifications

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