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When it’s hot and sticky outside, you want something cool and refreshing. Something a little tastier than water but lighter and cleaner than ice cream. That’s where sorbets come in. Unlike ice creams and sherbets, which are made with dairy products, sorbets are usually just fruit and sugar. Sorbets are also easy to make – just blend fruit and freeze. In just a few hours, you have an incredibly delicious and fruity treat. Get more details in Healthy Seasonal Desserts You Can Make Without an Ounce of Dairy. They are so light and refreshing, you can enjoy sorbets any time of the day, even between courses as a palate cleanser. Sorbets can be simple or you can get creative and use unusual fruits and exciting combinations of flavors. Get inspired with these 8 refreshing sorbets to enjoy on your hottest summer days.
1. Rhubarb, Rosewater, and Lime Sorbet
When it’s rhubarb season and everyone else is making pies, make this Rhubarb, Rosewater and Lime Sorbet instead. Made with juice from fresh rhubarb and limes, this sorbet uses rosewater for a refreshing aroma to match the beautiful rose color.
2. Strawberry Sorbet and Raw Banana Ice Cream
If you can’t decide between sorbet and ice cream, don’t worry. With just 3 ingredients, you can have both. This Strawberry Sorbet and Raw Banana Ice Cream is ready in minutes for a raw, decadent dessert.
3. Grapefruit Sorbet With Mint (No Churn)
You don’t need an ice cream machine or stand mixer to make this Grapefruit Sorbet with Mint. Just freeze and blend. Grapefruit juice and fresh mint combine for a clean, refreshing treat.
4. Strawberry Banana Sorbet
Enjoy the classic flavor combination in this Strawberry Banana Sorbet. It’s light and tasty with brown rice syrup for added sweetness in a healthy way. This treat will brighten your day with every spoonful.
5. Berry Mango Sorbet With Banana and Pineapple
Fresh walnuts are the base of this Berry Mango Sorbet, making it a mix between ice cream and sorbet. Bananas make it creamy, pineapple and mango make it sweet, and the berries make it beautiful. One taste and you’ll make it disappear.
6. Green Juice Sorbet
We all know green juices are healthy, but who says we can’t turn them into dessert? This Green Juice Sorbet has kale, spinach, cucumbers, and apples with a simple syrup to turn it into a healthy and delicious treat.
7. Mango Sorbet With Banana and Pineapple
The natural flavors of the fruits in this Mango Sorbet with Banana and Pineapple are all the sweetness it needs to be a delicious dessert. Just 3 ingredients and you have a creamy, cold, and luscious treat that will cool you off in the hot summer heat.
8. Pineapple Sorbet
Sometimes, one flavor is all you want. In this Pineapple Sorbet, the fresh, clean taste of pineapple makes a healthy, creamy, and satisfying dessert. It’s perfect on a hot summer day.
Ice cream is nic,e but sometimes nothing beats the cool, refreshing taste of a light and fruity sorbet. These delicious sorbets will help cool you down in a colorful and tasty way.
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