This is a super easy way to satisfy a craving for sweet and cold without all the added sugar and fat of ice cream. All the ingredients can be kept on hand and ready to go anytime (so you don’t even need to run out for the fresh fruit, as you’re using frozen).  Any “creamy”  frozen fruit can be substituted for the banana (mango or peach would work well), and the cherries could be replaced with your favorite berry. If you use the highest quality, most natural maple syrup for your sorbet you’ll be assured the best taste and most nutrition (a good maple syrup is high in minerals). Regarding the frozen bananas, you can prepare these ahead and store them in your freezer (already peeled, in an airtight container).

Ingredients:

10-ounces pitted, frozen cherries (berries or another sweet fruit would work)
1 peeled, frozen banana, cut lengthwise, then into ½ inch pieces (peaches, or another “creamy” frozen fruit would work)
3 tablespoons real maple syrup (or experiment with other natural sweeteners, including agave syrup, in amounts to suit taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions:

1. Combine cherries and banana in food processor, blend until most of fruit is broken down.
2. With motor running, pour maple syrup and lime juice; continue processing until mixture is smooth.
3. Transfer fruit mixture to container and place in freezer until firm enough to scoop, 1 ½ to 2 hours.