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Pineapple Mint Sorbet

Pineapple Mint Sherbet Sorbet Recipe

(gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, grain-free)

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This recipe is adapted from one given to me by my mom – and it brings back such strong memories of my childhood birthdays (it was what I requested every year for quite some time!)

 

I made this version of it for a big family Christmas dinner a couple of years ago and it was a big hit (or “thumbs up” as Mila would say).

Mila's Meals Pineapple Mint Sherbet Sorbet

Key: gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, grain-free, for adults too

Makes 1.75 litres

Hands-on Prep Time: 30 mins

Hands-free Prep Time: 60 mins

Cook Time (Freeze Time): 8 hours or overnight

INGREDIENTS

(t. = teaspoon; T. = tablespoon, C. = cup)

 

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  • 1/4 – 2 C. sweetener of choice such as raw honey, Monk Fruit powder, non-GMO xylitol, Erythritol,  Stevia (depending on which sweetener you choose and how sweet you want it.)
  • 3 C. filtered water
  • 1 C fresh mint leaves, stem removed and washed
  • 2 t. matcha powder (optional)
  • Juice of 3 oranges
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 bananas, peeled
  • 270 g (1 medium sized) fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
  • 2 free-range/organic egg whites
  • 1-3 T. freshly pressed kale juice (to use as green food colouring)

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METHOD

 

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  1. Place the water and sweetener in a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Turn the heat off.
  2. Crush the mint leaves with your hands to release their oils and juice.  Add them and the matcha powder to the sweetener syrup and stir to mix. Cover the saucepan with a lid and leave to infuse for 1 hour.
  3. Pour the infused syrup through a sieve to remove the mint leaves and set aside.
  4. Place the orange juice, lemon juice, bananas and pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  5. In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  6. Fold the egg whites into the fruit mixture.
  7. Stir in the kale juice – 1 tablespoon at a time until you have the desired green colour.
  8. If you have an ice cream machine, transfer the mixture to it and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. If you don’t have an ice cream machine, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Remove the container after an hour and beat the mixture with a fork. Return to the freezer. Continue doing this until you ice cream is frozen through.
  10. Serve topped with some bright red strawberries (and a raw chocolate if you want to be really decadent!)

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Mila's Meals Pineapple Mint Sherbet Sorbet

Why this will be the perfect start to your Christmas Feast

 

Start? Yes… Mint is a great appetizer or palate cleanser, and it promotes digestion. The smell of mint activates the salivary glands in our mouth (saliva is the first step in the digestion process) as well as the glands which secrete digestive enzymes. When mint is used as an appetizer it encourages easy digestion of the main meal.

 

And, besides, by using this sorbet as an appetizer, you can have the Chai Tea Ice Cream as the dessert 🙂

What is Matcha?

 

“Matcha or maccha is a finely ground, bright emerald-green tea powder. It is a natural, organic green tea which has been the heart of the famous Japanese tea ceremony for over 900 years. The Buddhist monks honored matcha tea as the ‘health elixir’ for its potential to heighten the concentration and enhance the metabolism.” – Organic Facts

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Why use Matcha?

 

Besides my eternal quest to sneak ‘the good stuff’ (i.e. nutrient-dense foods) into anything I make, I also added matcha to this sorbet to add the green colour. I find that kale juice works much better though – so the matcha is optional.

 

Matcha does contain caffeine, so if you are using this recipe for the little ones, it is perhaps best to leave it out. Matcha, however, also contains an amino acid called L-Theanine, which improves concentration while encouraging relaxation – effectively counteracting the side effects of caffeine.

 

Matcha has a long list of health benefits. It boosts the immune system, metabolism and energy, aids detoxification and heightens concentration.

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Mila's Meals Pineapple Mint Sherbet Sorbet

Pineapple Mint Sherbet Sorbet Recipe

Catherine Barnhoorn | Mila's Meals
Refreshing, light Summer dessert. Perfect for after a big Christmas meal!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Additional hands-free time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1.5 litres

Equipment

  • Ice Cream Machine
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • sieve
  • electric beater

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup monk fruit powder raw honey, non-GMO xylitol, Erythritol,  Stevia (the amount will depend on which sweetener you choose and how sweet you want it.)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves stem removed and washed
  • 2 tsp matcha powder (optional)
  • 3 oranges juice of
  • 2 lemons juiced of
  • 3 bananas peeled
  • 270 g fresh pineapple (1 medium sized) fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
  • 2 organic egg whites
  • 1-3 tbsp kale juice (to use as green food colouring)

Instructions
 

  • Place the water and sweetener in a saucepan and bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Turn the heat off.
  • Crush the mint leaves with your hands to release their oils and juice.  Add them and the matcha powder to the sweetener syrup and stir to mix. Cover the saucepan with a lid and leave to infuse for 1 hour.
  • Pour the infused syrup through a sieve to remove the mint leaves and set aside.
  • Place the orange juice, lemon juice, bananas and pineapple in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
  • Fold the egg whites into the fruit mixture.
  • Stir in the kale juice – 1 tablespoon at a time until you have the desired green colour.
  • If you have an ice cream machine, transfer the mixture to it and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
    If you don’t have an ice cream machine, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place it in the freezer. Remove the container after an hour and beat the mixture with a fork. Return to the freezer. Continue doing this until you ice cream is frozen through.
  • Serve topped with some bright red strawberries (and a raw chocolate if you want to be really decadent!)
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