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Buttermilk Fruit Sherbet

This almost-instant dessert can be served as is or topped with a dessert sauce.

Vegetarian, Low-calorie, Low-fat

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk, divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  1. In a food processor, combine frozen berries with ½ cup buttermilk; process until berries are chopped.

  2. Continue processing, adding remaining ¼ cup buttermilk, honey, salt, and vanilla.

  3. Uncover and stir, then process again until mixture is smooth and has the texture of frozen custard. Don't overprocess. Serve immediately.

PER SERVING Calories: 66 | Fat: 1 g | Protein: 2 g | Sodium: 33 mg | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Fiber: 2.3 g

Sweeten the Pot with Honey

Even if you're used to desserts and drinks made with refined sugar, don't be afraid to give honey-sweetened options a try. Honey is a natural sweetener, so it isn't typically processed and refined the way white and brown sugars are. Look for all-natural, organic varieties of honey in your local natural foods store.

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