Super easy and delicious Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet is sugar free and made with a few simple ingredients. Whip up this low carb lemon sorbet in minutes and then freeze. Can be made in the Ninja Creami or in a glass container. Dairy Free, Keto, Low Carb and Diabetic Friendly recipe. Both methods are shared in this post.
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- Ingredients used in the Sugar Free Lemon Sorbet
- Steps by step instructions
- How to make a sugar-free lemon sorbet in a glass container?
- Other dessert recipes you might enjoy
- Recipe tips
- Recipe variations
- Equipment used to make this Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
- Frequently asked questions
- Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet (Sugar Free)
Super refreshing and light, this sugar free lemon sorbet tastes just like the lemon sorbet I enjoyed in Italy as a child.
If you love the citrusy lemon flavors you will enjoy this low carb lemon sorbet that you can make in the Ninja Creami or simply in a glass container.
Ingredients used in the Sugar Free Lemon Sorbet
Just a few simple ingredients are used to make this sugar free lemon sorbet, just like the Italian lemon sorbets.
- Lemon Juice: freshly squeezed lemon juice is used to maximize the true lemon flavor in this lemon sorbet.
- Lemon Zest: for more intense lemon flavors we used fresh lemon zest.
- Sweetener: Use your sweetener of choice, for this recipe we used erythritol.
- Warm Water: warm or hot water is used to quickly dissolve the sweetener and then add the remaining ingredients. No need to turn on the stove.
- Keto Corn Syrup: an optional ingredient but I like to use it as a stabilizer in ice creams and sorbets.
See the recipe card for quantities.
Steps by step instructions
How to make a sugar-free lemon sorbet in the Ninja Creami
STEP 1: In a large bowl combine the warm or hot water with the sweetener. Whisk until mostly dissolved. Then add the ¾ cup lemon juice and remaining ingredients and whisk for about 30 seconds.
STEP 2: Pour into the Ninja Creami Pint and freeze for 24 hours.
STEP 3: After 24 hours place the pint without the lid in the Ninja Creami container, lock it in place and press the "sorbet" button.
STEP 4: The lemon sorbet should be ready to eat after using the Creami machine. If still powdery run it once again in the machine using the "re-mix" button. Serve and enjoy.
How to make a sugar-free lemon sorbet in a glass container?
STEP 1: In a large bowl combine the warm or hot water with the sweetener. Whisk until mostly dissolved. Then add the remaining ingredients and whisk for about 30 seconds.
STEP 2: pour the mixture into a glass container or tupperware with a lid. Place in the freezer and scrape with a fork every hour for the first 4 hours.
After 5 hours it should be ready. If you freeze overnight you should leave the sorbet out of the freezer for a bit in order to soften so you can scoop it out into a bowl.
Other dessert recipes you might enjoy
- Sugar Free Strawberry Popsicles
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
- Keto Cheesecake Blueberry Bars
- Sugar Free Peanut Butter Fudge Bombs
- Air Fryer Chocolate Donuts
Recipe tips
Top Tip: For a less icy sorbet, leave it out of the freezer for 5 minutes prior to mixing in the Creami machine.
Creamy: for a creamier non-dairy-free sorbet, add 1 oz of softened cream cheese to the mixture.
Leftovers: if you have leftovers store it in the creami pint in the freezer, when ready to consume again use the "re-mix" button on the Creami machine. Sometimes you may need to remix it twice to get the right consistency.
- Serving: the sugar free lemon sorbet is great on its own, however, you may garnish it with a mint leaf or serve it with a square of sugar free dark chocolate.
Recipe variations
This dairy free lemon sorbet can be made with other low carb fruits, here are a few different sorbets I have tried.
- Strawberry - omit the lemon juice and combine 1.5 cups of fresh strawberries and the sweetener in a sauce pan. Simmer for about 5 minutes, then mash and use in this recipe. Don't add any extra sweetener.
- Blueberries - Follow the same as the strawberry version above.
- Almond - soak a cup of almonds in water overnight. The next day peel them, blend them in a blender until smooth and creamy. Replace with the lemon juice and zest from this recipe.
This sugar free lemon sorbet recipe is also gluten free.
Equipment used to make this Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet
The Ninja Creami is an amazing ice cream maker that makes ice cream, sorbet, sherbert and milkshakes. It's a new toy for me and it has my creative juices flowing with endless ninja cream recipe ideas.
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Frequently asked questions
If kept in an air tight container the lemon sorbet can last up to mone month in the freezer.
A serving contains 3g of total and net carbs and 1g of sugar making this an option if you are following a low carb or keto diet. It is also healthy diabetes friendly as there is no added sugar in this recipe.
Usually, this is due to your freezer being too cold, try changing your freezer to be a little warmer in temperature to see if this helps.
Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet (Sugar Free)
Equipment
- Glass container if not using the Ninja Creami
Ingredients
- ¾ cup erythritol or your sweetener of choice.
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 teaspoon lemon zest
- ¾ cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon keto corn syrup optional
Instructions
- Whisk together the water and sweetener until dissolved.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk for another 30 seconds.
- Pour into Creami pint and freeze for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours mix in the Ninja Creami machine using the "Sorbet" button. You may need to mix again using the "remix" button.
- See notes above to make this lemon sorbet without a Ninja Creami.
Notes
This recipe card provides the basic details to make this recipe. For more information, questions or variations please review the content above the recipe card.
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Nutritional Information
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Food safety
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooked food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
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Nancy
I’ve been thinking about getting a ninja cremi. This really motivates me
Genevieve
Lemon sorbet looks incredible! I love how you use fresh lemon in this recipe too! Can't wait to try making this for these hot August nights!
Oscar Chimenti
Thank you, I am sure you will love it.
Nora
Lemon sorbet is the best! The whole family loved it! Thank you for this refreshing recipe!
Oscar Chimenti
Glad they all enjoyed it.
Kayla DiMaggio
Yum! It is 106 here today and this lemon sorbet hit the spot! I recently purchased a ninja foodie and I didn't know what to use it for, this was such a fun recipe!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
I love anythng lemon - and the bits of zest!! This looks wildly deliious and refreshing!!
Emily
This was so refreshing, we really enjoyed the lemony flavor!
Andrea
this sorbet turned out absolutely amazing! i love my new creami so this was so exciting to make!
Alexandra
This lemon sorbet is so delicious - the perfect light dessert to end a meal! Love using the Ninja Creami, and this is a great recipe to enjoy.
Oscar Chimenti
Thank you, it is great after a meal.