Almost Sugar-Free Blueberry Mint Ice Cream

We've had a hot spell of weather this week and it's the perfect opportunity to get the ice cream maker going.  There are so many endless combinations to try!  I had purchased a huge basket of blueberries and they were begging to be paired up with fresh mint sprigs to make this ultimately refreshing treat.  And who knew coconut milk and agave nectar could make light fluffy ice cream that is the bomb-diggedy? If you don't know, now you know!

 

Blueberry Mint Ice Cream
2 cups blueberries, rinsed
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
1/3 cup agave nectar
1-2 leaves, fresh mint

In a blender or food processor, combine ingredients and process until smooth.  Pour into ice cream maker and turn on for 30 minutes.  Enjoy!

Lemon-Mango Sorbet featuring Stevia

Well, after a brief (and I mean brief) spell of warm weather, I was craving something ice-creamy but without the calories. I've had an ice cream maker since last summer but haven't really experimented too much with it. Until now. This was SO GOOD. I can't wait to see what else can be made with it. The consistancy needs a bit of work as it wasn't really scoopable, it more like a thick slush I would say. But the taste was out of this world.

3/4 cups freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup organic mango, diced into small pieces
1 organic peach-applesauce cup (about 1/4 cup)
8 packets of Stevia

Put all of the ingredients into the ice cream maker and let it do its thing.