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Sorbet is a diverse and low-fat alternative to ice-cream which makes it the perfect dessert if you are on a diet or watching what you eat. The fruit adds some natural sugar and also contributes towards your 5 a day. As a light dessert it is also perfect if you are an evening runner (I run a lot after dinner and this is a great snack/pudding to see me through until breakfast) and stops me reaching for the biscuit tin!
As it is also one of my husband’s favorites we like to experiment with different flavors and fruit juices (careful with the juice quantities as the excess sugar will turn them unhealthy – 70-100ml is fine)
Here are some variations you might like to try;
- Mango and orange – here’s my other recipe
- Raspberry
- Forest Fruits
- Blueberry
You can also experiment by adding alcohol to the mixture to make adult frozen cocktail sorbets these however are not low fat – sorry guys! : )
This new variation we have recently discovered is a strawberry and peach swirl sorbet and it is a little bit fancy looking so it could be served with guests if you choose. Here’s how to make it..
Ingredients
140g strawberries
2 peaches (cut into pieces)
250ml cold water
50g Icing Sugar
2 Egg Whites
Method
*The idea is to make two separate batches and combine them at the end
– in a similar way you would to a marble cake*
Blend together the strawberries and 150ml cold water
Whip 1 egg white in a separate bowl until it forms light (but still stiff peaks)
Whisk both of the mixtures together with 25g of icing sugar until completely mixed (it should look a little bubbly)
In a separate container blend the peach pieces and the other 100ml of cold water
Whip the other egg white in a separate bowl
Add the mixtures together with the remaining icing sugar and whisk.
*You will now have two separate mixtures*
Alternate spoonful’s of each mixture (you can put one on top of the other or experiment by pouring) into a deep container until all the mixture is together
Using a thin stick (I use a pen/pencil) gently swirl the mixture together so that they combine but do not mix (be wary here – it is better to under do it than overdo it) to create the marbled effect.
Place in the freezer overnight (or at least 4 hours – to reduce freezing time put the mixture in a shallow container)
Serve with fruit or on it’s own for a great (and guilt free) dessert
If you are looking for ideas on how to use up the leftover yolks why not visit my page of my favourite egg yolk recipes 🙂
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Oooh, lactose free and gluten free. Looks so tasty! I’ll definitely be making this 🙂
Oh yum, this looks and sounds just divine and I guess quite filling too? x
Mmmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmmm Sounds fab. I don’t eat ice cream very often and if I can opt for frozen yoghurt but these sound and look delicious.
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This sounds like the perfect summer time treat!
I love sorbet it is so refreshing and the perfect alternative to ice cream. This looks perfect for a warm summers day!
Wow this looks delicious!! I’m lactose intolerant so I’m always looking for ice cream alternatives. Thanks for joining in with #memyselfandi look forward to seeing you again soon
This looks delicious 🙂 and a great idea for a low fat alternative to ice cream thanks for sharing and linking up to #memyselfandI
Huge fan of sorbet – fab to see how easy it is to make! Hopping over from Me, Myself and I linky.
Sim x #weightlosswednesday
This looks like a tasty recipe and it looks fun to make. Something I could do with my daughter too! thanks for sharing! #memyselfandi
Angela from daysinbed 🙂
This looks and sounds yummy. I love sorbet! Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky xx
Ooh this sounds yummy! Might have to try this one 🙂 Thanks for linking up to #Picknmix
Stevie x
Fab recipe! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Thanks for the recipe., I am always looking for low fat good eats. BTW, I found you on the #anythinggoes linky
Looks amazing! I am always on the look out for low fat alternatives to ice cream/cakes. Will give this a go, thanks for sharing. #anythinggoes
Wow, this sounds really good and not even one to feel guilty about! I would be very tempted to add a vodka or two though lol 🙂
Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes
Debbie
Wow! Looks yum 🙂 #anythinggoes xxx
Oh my this looks amazing! And pretty simple to make too! I will definitely be giving this a go for our next date night in!x #PickNMix