Mar 23, 2011

Pineapple Sorbet (Low Fat)



Less than 1% fat. Healthy low-fat or fat-free desserts that don’t send my blood sugar spiking.
One key to losing weight effortlessly (or reasonably so), is to keep a stable blood sugar level, and one of the ways I do that is by avoiding processed sugars as much as possible. I admit it, I’m not perfect, but I do try.

This sorbet is so scrumptious, it’s totally healthy and it rocks!

INGREDIENTS:
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about one lime)
3 tablespoons water
1/3 cup Coconut Secret Raw Coconut Nectar (Or to taste. If the pineapple is really ripe, you’ll need less coconut nectar)

PREPARATION:
Combine the cubed pineapple, pineapple juice, lime juice and water in a food processor or blender. Process until smooth. Pour the mixture into a metal bowl and stir in the coconut nectar

Refrigerate until completely cold

Now you have two options for making the sorbet:
I process mine in my ice cream maker. Patience isn’t my best virtue, nor is planning ahead 5 hours. If you don’t have an ice cream maker and you do have five hours; pour ingredients into a metal bowl and seal the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and place in the freezer for at least 5 hours until firm. It should be crispy on the outside, but still slushy on the inside.
This is truly yummy and I know you’ll enjoy it. Enjoy!

Note: I was told that you can make this just as well with 2 cups of canned pineapple chunks (in their own juice, no added sugar). I haven’t tried that yet because I always seem to get in the mood for this when the pineapples are fresh and ripe at the market. It’s so simple and delicious to use fresh pineapple, so I haven’t tried any other way. I’m of the belief that fresh is always best when available, but use canned if you prefer.

Alternative Flavors: Want Pina Colada? Simply add 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (or to taste). Have fun with this basic recipe. It’s delicious and extra creamy when you add a ripe banana to it. Also yummo with a 1 cup of fresh strawberries. This is simply a delicious base and you can let your adventurous spirit fly with this one.

If you come up with something really yummo, be sure to let us know! I L-O-V-E comments!

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