Beat the heat with these colorful sorbets! These Fruit Sorbets are cool, creamy and surprisingly easy to make, and no ice cream maker is needed. This recipe is very similar to a smoothie, less complex and just as healthy. The main difference is that frozen fruits, lime juice and some sweetener is added to achieve that sweet-tart sorbet flavor.
After learning about this easy method, my 3 favourite flavors to make are Strawberry Banana, Pineapple Banana and Mango Banana. You must be wondering why so many bananas? Creamy fruits give the sorbet a creamy texture and prevents it from turning icy. Bananas are by far the best for achieving that creamy sorbet texture. The sweetener has been much reduced from the original recipe, so do adjust according to your preference.
Now you can get creative and whip up your own sorbet flavor creations. You could try lychee mango, coconut banana, passion fruit banana, banana papaya, banana lime, pear banana and more. And best of all – these fruit sorbets are fat free!
| Creamy & Easy Fruity Sorbets |
- Strawberry Banana
- 1 1/2 cups Frozen Strawberries
- 1 1/2 Fresh Bananas
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- Pineapple Banana
- 1 1/2 cups Frozen Pineapple
- 2 Fresh Bananas
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or more)
- Mango Banana
- 1 1/2 cups Frozen Mango
- 1 Fresh Bananas
- 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- Thaw the frozen fruit for 5 minutes so that it blends easily.
- Add all ingredients to a high speed/high quality blender like a Vitamix. Blend until smooth – do not over blend. You do not want to “melt” the mixture. Keep it as thick and frosty as possible.
- Pour into freezer-friendly container, a chilled metal container works best.
- Chill until firm. Scoop and serve!
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19 responses to “Creamy & Easy Fruit Sorbets”
Fantastic site. Lots of helpful information here.
I am sending it to several buddies ans also sharing in delicious.
And certainly, thanks to your effort!
I’m a firm believer that sorbets are meant for everyone, in every age group. Totally delish!!!
Thanks Kiran! I don’t think anyone would give these sorbets a pass 🙂
What gorgeous sorbets and how easy you method is to make them! I love the flavors of every one of them. I have some frozen bananas and strawberries in the freezer. Guess it’s time to do something with them!
Thank you MJ! hope you get to try making this easy sorbets. Strawberry banana is my favourite
Gorgeous sorbets, Shannon. And no need to use an ice-cream maker! I think I might try your banana trick. Excellent idea!
Thanks Sissi! enjoy these wonderful sorbets
I love these healthy sorbets Shannon! We have a lot of fresh fruits in summer time here, but when it’s over, I’ll have to rely on frozen berries etc. This is excellent recipes and I love how simple ingredients are!
Thanks Nami! I can get some fruits (berries and others) at wholesale bulk price, and share with friends, and I freeze leftovers 🙂 wish I have a bigger freezer.
Ooh these sorbets look both appetizing and healthy. It truly is not hard to make healthy delicious recipes. Thanks for sharing this one.
Yes, it’s truly not difficult to make healthy delicious recipes. do give them a try
The sorbet looks wonderful! Love the colors!
Thanks Asmita, these colourful sorbets definitely perks up the day 🙂
Great looking sorbets! Did you know that using frozen bananas work even better? Check this out … I tried it and was totally amazed! And you can add all your favorite fruits to it too!
http://pingspickings.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-ingredient-ice-cream.html
thanks ping! I’ve tried making the one ingredient ice cream, but i don’t quite like the texture, it’s too much banana flavour for my liking lol. I’ve tried using frozen bananas to make the sorbets, but I still prefer the fresh banana texture for this sorbet.
Hi Shannon, sorbets are my favourite, followed by gelato. So these wont freeze up until rock hard, like popsicles? Can’t wait to make :). My son would absolutely love it.
Hi Esther, these sorbets are creamy because of the banana, and quite surprisingly there’s hardly any banana taste in them. usually popsicles are made with juice right? i think that’s why it’s icy & rock hard. you can also make these sorbets into popsicles, your son would love it
Hi Shannon, I just wanted to ask if these sorbets melt quite quickly. I tried making ice cream once without ice cream maker, they’re yummy but melt rather quickly. Thanks! I can’t wait to experiment with different fruits too.
Hi Yen, I haven’t tried making ice cream with ice cream maker, so I’m not sure how quickly they melt. These sorbets did melt slightly faster than store bought ice cream.. but I’m ok with that.