FRUGAL FOOD: INSTANT NO-ADDED-SUGAR SORBETS, healthy indulgence

During a heat wave, give family & friends a no-sugar instant sorbet instead of fat & preservative laden ice cream - they'll love you for it 

Mango, Mint & Ginger Instant Sorbet
'Glorious, whatever the weather!' Taster

Sorbets are a terrific substitute for the sugar, cream and preservative laden ice creams that kids keep demanding.  And, if your child is the right age and dexterous enough, they can make the sorbets themselves.

All you need is a smoothie maker, some frozen fruit (which of course you've been stockpiling in your freezer over recent weeks when bargains have been many!) and a bit of flavouring. 

Result: no-added-sugar cooling sweetness costing only a few pennies.  And  good for you!

67 has given a recipe for a recent favourite Mango, Mint & Ginger but truly any fruit will do, so long as it's frozen.  Try Strawberry & Banana, Blueberries & Candied Ginger, Apple & Cinnamon.  

67 also tested a Capucchino Sorbet -- frozen strong coffee mixed with double cream and chocolate shards.  It was lovely; even better with a shot of cognac  on top but clearly not good for you especially if there are cholesterol issues.   

Cost: less than a pound 
Serves: 1-2 but recipe multiplies easily

Ingred:
   1 cup frozen mango, originally fresh OR drained tinned in juice, not syrup
   2 tbsp orange, lime or lemon juice OR water
   1/2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
   1 tsp grated ginger (opt)

Method:

1. Blend all ingred in a smoothie maker (some blenders aren't as effective as smoothie makers)
2. Taste; depending on the fruit a few drops of maple syrup or a teaspoon or so of sugar may be necessary
3. Serve, garnished with mint leaves.

Tips:

• frozen yoghurt with frozen fresh fruit is next on the list of ingredients 67 will test for sorbets
• during a heat wave, frozen fruit is also good for breakfast, with yoghurt

             

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This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission