Vegan Fruit Sherbet
During the hot months of summer the desire to have ice cream or a frozen treat of some sort is about as natural as waking up in the morning. Summer and ice cream go hand in hand.
If you can eat the real thing...look for brands without high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors...that in itself is a challenge! Frozen custard tends to have fewer ingredients than ice cream.
For those wanting LOW GLYCEMIC, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, and SOY FREE - today's simple recipe creates an absolutely delicious frozen treat that even my children love. I supposed you could call it a sorbet, but since it does contain a milk, I refer to it as sherbet. True sorbet does not contain cream.
Fresh squeezed juice is preferred, but if you buy ready made for convenience, again check for HFS and artificial ingredients. Organic fruit and orange juice is preferred.
Fruit Protein Sherbet
In a high powered blender add in following order:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 mango, cubed (pre-frozen)
2 scoops vegan, pure vanilla protein powder
16 frozen medium sized strawberries
3-4 ice cubes
1/2 cup Silk brand unsweetened almond milk, or use Thai coconut milk
Blend until all chunks are pureed, and use spatula to funnel into a 6 cup bowl with lid. Freeze in a deep freezer for at least 4 hours before serving. Freezers do vary, an overnight freeze may be needed to freeze the sherbet all the way to the center.
For those counting calories...no, I don't have that for you. All ingredients in this recipe are GOOD calories and nutrient dense. The vanilla protein powder we recommend is certified low-glycemic, as are berries. Mangos can be medium glycemic, but the truth of the matter is - real fruit sugars do NOT fuel your insulin.
This is a great treat for those dealing with insulin related issues, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, athersclerosis, high blood pressure, and Alzheimers.
I did find sherbet recipes in which a sweetener such as sugar or honey are added. Honestly, this frozen treat obtains its sweetness from the raw stevia extract already found in the vegan protein powder used in the ercipe, and from the natural sweetness of the fruit. My family enjoys this recipe without adding honey, of which raw honey is my go to for recipe added sweetener.
If you can eat the real thing...look for brands without high fructose corn syrup and artificial flavors...that in itself is a challenge! Frozen custard tends to have fewer ingredients than ice cream.
For those wanting LOW GLYCEMIC, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, and SOY FREE - today's simple recipe creates an absolutely delicious frozen treat that even my children love. I supposed you could call it a sorbet, but since it does contain a milk, I refer to it as sherbet. True sorbet does not contain cream.
Fresh squeezed juice is preferred, but if you buy ready made for convenience, again check for HFS and artificial ingredients. Organic fruit and orange juice is preferred.
Fruit Protein Sherbet
In a high powered blender add in following order:
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 mango, cubed (pre-frozen)
2 scoops vegan, pure vanilla protein powder
16 frozen medium sized strawberries
3-4 ice cubes
1/2 cup Silk brand unsweetened almond milk, or use Thai coconut milk
Blend until all chunks are pureed, and use spatula to funnel into a 6 cup bowl with lid. Freeze in a deep freezer for at least 4 hours before serving. Freezers do vary, an overnight freeze may be needed to freeze the sherbet all the way to the center.
For those counting calories...no, I don't have that for you. All ingredients in this recipe are GOOD calories and nutrient dense. The vanilla protein powder we recommend is certified low-glycemic, as are berries. Mangos can be medium glycemic, but the truth of the matter is - real fruit sugars do NOT fuel your insulin.
This is a great treat for those dealing with insulin related issues, such as Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, athersclerosis, high blood pressure, and Alzheimers.
I did find sherbet recipes in which a sweetener such as sugar or honey are added. Honestly, this frozen treat obtains its sweetness from the raw stevia extract already found in the vegan protein powder used in the ercipe, and from the natural sweetness of the fruit. My family enjoys this recipe without adding honey, of which raw honey is my go to for recipe added sweetener.