This is the simplest of desserts to make but the flavours are delicious. Mangoes contain polyphenols and dietary fibre which healthy gut bacteria thrive on. In the human gut polyphenols help to keep the lining of the gut wall healthy and free from disease.
Mango And Lime Sorbet
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients
500g frozen mango chunks
1 lime, zest and juice
100ml coconut water
1 tbsp caster sugar (optional)
200g fresh raspberries
100g fresh coconut shavings
Fresh mint to garnish
Method
- Place half of the mango into the bowl of a food processor and add the juice and zest of the lime. Begin to process the mango and juice and gradually add a little coconut water until you form the sorbet. Taste and if you want to add a little sugar do so at this point. Gradually add more mango and coconut water until you achieve the consistency you like.
- Place a few raspberries in the bottom of a tall glass and spoon the mango sorbet on top. Decorate with more raspberries, shaved coconut and fresh mint.
Recipe courtesy of Dr Joan Ransley for Love Your Gut www.loveyourgut.com
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