RCI-BV.009.0046.001
Lo-cal Orange Freeze
Contributed by Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master * Source: Diabetic Dessert Cookbook
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner
Ingredients
- 3 cups
- Β½ cup
- pack low calorie orange drink mix1 unit
Method
1
Measure out the desired amount of granulated sugar replacement according to your preferred sweetness level, typically 2 to 4 tablespoons per serving.
2 minutes
2
Squeeze fresh oranges or measure out fresh orange juice to yield approximately 1 cup of juice per serving, removing any seeds.
5 minutes
3
Combine the orange juice and granulated sugar replacement in a blender or mixing bowl, stirring or blending until the sugar replacement is fully dissolved.
3 minutes
4
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar replacement if desired, then add a small pinch of salt to enhance the citrus flavor.
2 minutes
5
Add the measured ice to the blender, using approximately 1 to 2 cups of ice per serving to achieve a light, icy frozen texture.
1 minutes
6
Blend the mixture on high speed until the ice is fully crushed and the dessert reaches a smooth, slushy consistency with no large ice chunks remaining.
2 minutes
7
Check the consistency and add a few extra ice cubes if a firmer texture is preferred, then blend briefly once more.
1 minutes
8
Pour or spoon the orange freeze immediately into chilled serving glasses or bowls and serve at once for best texture and flavor.