Saying goodbye to summer – Mixed Berry & Banana Sorbet {vegan friendly, sugar free} Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 - 13.5 ounce cans light coconut milk
- 1 3/4 cups fresh or frozen berries, thawed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- Calories from Fat: 19
- Total Fat: 2.1g
- Saturated fat: 1.9g
- Unsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 5.4g
- Sugar: 2.2g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0g
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1031g | |
| Calories 1668 | |
| Calories from Fat 1394 | 84% |
| Total Fat 166.45g | 208% |
| Saturated Fat 145.0g | 580% |
| Trans Fat 0.05g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium 2108mg | 60% |
| Total Carbs 49.83g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 44% |
| Sugars 15.31g | 10% |
| Protein 19.13g | 31% |
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