Blueberry Mint Sorbet
This refreshing sorbet is perfect in the height of summer..
24ounces frozen blueberries
1cup simple syrup*
4large mint leaves
2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Makes 4 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
½tablespoon honey
¼teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1tablespoon coconut milk pinch salt
Makes about four
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.
