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• Why You Need My Sugar Free Sherbet Recipe
• Ingredients & Substitutions
• How To Make Sugar Free Sherbet
• My Recipe Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Recipe Variations
• More Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipes
• Sugar Free Sherbet Recipe card
• Recipe Reviews

Sugar free orange sherbet has all the citrusy, summery taste of the regular stuff — without the sugar crash! This healthy sherbet is also keto sherbet, so you can get all the sweet and creamy flavor you crave with ultra low net carbs.

Just like my sugar free sorbet , blackberry frozen yogurt , and coconut milk ice cream , we’re adding naturally fruity flavor to a creamy sugar-free dessert. However, this sherbet creates an even silkier texture with the help of your ice cream maker, along with a keto friendly substitute for fresh oranges.

The other key to super soft frozen desserts is the sweetener! Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend is the ideal choice for treats that stay soft and scoopable in the freezer, and it dissolves just like sugar. It’s the same one I use in my classic keto ice cream to make it taste like the real deal.

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Why You Need My Sugar Free Sherbet Recipe

• Bursting with tangy orange flavor
• Rich and creamy
• No added sugar
• Super simple prep
• Naturally colored, sweetened, and flavored

Ingredients & Substitutions

Here I explain the best ingredients for my keto sherbet recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card .

• Unsweetened Almond Milk – This helps to keep the sherbet from getting too creamy. Use any keto milk you prefer, but it may change the flavor and carb count.
• Heavy Cream – Adds a signature creamy texture to this keto friendly sherbet. You can also use canned full-fat coconut milk for a dairy free version.
• Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Tastes just like sugar and makes a smoother, softer scoop — all with 0 net carbs.
• Orange Extract – Makes the perfect orange flavor without the sugar.
• Orange Zest – Adds more natural orange taste. Don’t skip it!
• Lemon Juice – Creates more citrusy flavor in the finished keto orange sherbet. Use fresh or bottled.
• Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness. Use salt with a fine grind so it dissolves more easily.
• Natural Orange Food Coloring – Creates the perfect orange hue that looks just like the real deal — all with natural ingredients. You can also use artificial coloring, but you’d need to use much less.

How To Make Sugar Free Sherbet

I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card .

1. Blend. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined and sweetener dissolves.
2. Pour. Transfer the sherbet base into a frozen ice cream maker bowl.

1. Churn. Churn sugar free sherbet according to your ice cream maker instructions (I love this ice cream maker !), or until ice cream is the texture of soft serve.
2. Freeze. Transfer the sherbet to a freezer safe container and freeze until solid.

My Recipe Tips

• Freeze the ice cream maker bowl overnight. This ensures it will be cold enough to churn your sherbet properly.

• Run an ice cream scoop under warm water. It will be easier to scoop.

• You need a powdered sweetener to incorporate in the sherbet base, or it won’t dissolve correctly. An allulose-based sweetener like powdered Besti is the best option.

• Make sure you whisk your sherbet base until all the ingredients incorporate and the sweetener dissolves. If you don’t, it will make the sugar free sherbet gritty.

• Some machines create larger ice crystals, making the texture less smooth. I use an highly recommend this ice cream maker for a smoother finished product.

• What Is Sherbet? Sherbet is a super smooth and creamy frozen dessert! It’s lighter than ice cream but richer than sorbet, since traditionally it replaces most of the cream of traditional ice cream with fruit juice. What is sherbet made of? Traditionally, it’s a combination of fresh fruit juice, sugar, cream, and milk — but we’re making some keto-friendly substitutes to make it taste just as creamy and sweet.

• Is sherbet sugar free? It can be, but most sugar free sherbet brands use questionable sweeteners and added colors, flavors, and preservatives. For a more natural option, it’s better to make your sugar free sherbet at home!

• Is It keto friendly? Most varieties of sherbet are not keto, since they use traditional white sugar and milk. With a homemade sugar free sherbet recipe, you can control exactly what goes in it — and the carb count!

• How many carbs in sugar free sherbet? Let’s talk sugar free sherbet nutrition. Carbs in sugar free sherbet clock in at 1.4 grams net carbs per 1/2 cup serving . Compare that to the 22.5 grams of carbs you’ll find in the average orange sherbet!

• Can I use a different sweetener? I highly recommend this powdered monk fruit allulose blend for the best sweetness and especially texture, but you could also use powdered allulose (similar results but you need more of it). Check my keto sweetener guide for more options, but keep in mind that most sweeteners will make an icier result.

Recipe Variations

Can I eat sherbet on keto in different flavors? Yes! Try these flavor variations using the same prep method:

• Sugar Free Raspberry Sherbet – Replace all orange flavors and colors with 4 cups of mashed and strained raspberries. (Final texture may be slightly icier than other sherbet variations.)
• Sugar Free Lime Sherbet – Replace orange extract with lime extract, and orange zest with lime zest. Replace orange food coloring with green.
• Keto Lemon Sherbet – Use lemon extract instead of orange extract, replace orange zest with lemon zest, and use yellow food coloring.

More Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipes

Now that you can have orange sherbet sugar free, explore these other sugar free ice cream recipes!

• Keto Ice Cream Bars
• Keto Chocolate Ice Cream
• Almond Milk Ice Cream
• Mason Jar Ice Cream

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Tap underlined ingredients to see the ones I use.

• 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk ▢
• 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream ▢
• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend ▢
• 2 tbsp Orange extract ▢
• 1 tbsp Orange zest ▢
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice ▢
• 1 pinch Sea salt ▢
• 2 tsp Natural powder orange food coloring (or 1/4 tsp if not natural; adjust amount to your liking) ▢

Instructions

Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
2. Pour the mixture into a pre-frozen ice cream maker bowl . Churn according to manufacturer instructions, typically 20-25 minutes , until the ice cream is the texture of soft serve.
3. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for 8 hours or overnight, until solid.

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Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get smooth, scoopable sherbet without a gritty or icy texture!
• Store: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer, and let it sit at room temp for a few minutes before scooping if it’s too hard.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

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Free Printable: Low Carb & Keto Food List

• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• The Basic Keto Meal Formula
• Understanding Macros
• Keto Food Swaps
• Keto Food List
• Electrolyte Basics
• Keto Diet Types
• Want The Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF System?
• Recipe Reviews

Even though I have a great guide to starting a keto diet , people often ask me for a quick keto cheat sheet they can use. That’s why I created this simple keto diet cheat sheet , so that you can have all the info you need handy. We’ll cover the basic keto formula for building meals, foods to eat and to avoid, delicious keto swaps for high-carb foods, electrolyte basics, and 4 ways to follow the keto lifestyle.

You can keep reading to view this info, or download my keto cheat sheet printable pdf to print out or save ad-free on any device (plus the pdf has more details!).

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ foods) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
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The Basic Keto Meal Formula

Eating keto doesn’t have to be complicated! While there are plenty of delicious easy keto recipes to choose from, you don’t even have to cook from a recipe to get started.

Simply follow the keto cheat sheet formula of protein + veggie + fat for your meals.

Be sure to choose a moderate amount of protein, only low carb vegetables (mostly ones that grow above ground), and generous fat to attain an optimal macro ratio. That’s approximately 60-75% of calories from fat, 20-25% protein, and 5-10% from carbohydrates. The table below will give you ideas for what to choose.

Understanding Macros

Macros are macronutrients for short. They include fat, protein, and carbohydrates.

You can calculate your own macros using the macro calculator , but the macro keto cheat sheet below will explain how to look at macros when following a keto lifestyle.

Carbs Are A Limit.

Keeping carbs low is what gets you into ketosis and keeps you there. Ketosis means that you’re using fat as your primary energy source instead of sugar, and requires keeping carbs very low.

A good starting point is 20-25 grams net carbs per day, but you can experiment after a few weeks to see if your body stays in ketosis at higher levels. People who are very active may be able to do more and stay in ketosis, up to around 50 grams per day.

“Carbs are a limit” means that you set a limit for how many carbs to eat per day and don’t exceed it. You don’t have to hit that limit, so if you’re under that’s okay, just don’t go over. Ideally most of your carbs would come from low carb vegetables, and if you’re eating enough veggies, you’ll usually get close to the limit naturally.

A common misconception is that reaching ketosis requires a certain macro ratio, but it’s really only restricting your carb intake that gets you there [ * ]. In the absence of sufficient carbs to use as energy, the body will switch to using fat as fuel. This is called the metabolic state of ketosis.

Protein Is A Goal.

Protein is made up of amino acids, the building blocks of all our cells. It’s a crucial for keeping our muscles strong and for many cellular functions [ * ].

“Protein is a goal” means that you always want to eat enough protein to reach the goal each day, but not exceed it too much. You want enough for your needs, but excess protein can trigger gluconeogenesis, which is protein being converted to sugar [ * ] and can kick you out of ketosis.

Fat Is A Lever.

Fat is the primary macronutrient in a keto lifestyle, because being in ketosis means that fat is your primary fuel source. Fat as a fuel source will come from your food, and if you are losing weight, from your body.

A big advantage of a keto lifestyle is the high fat intake. It keeps you full and satisfied, making it easier to stick to, and using it as the primary fuel source makes it easier on your body to burn body fat, with a lower chance of breaking down your muscle (provided you get enough protein).

Aside from reaching your protein goal and limiting your carbs, the remainder of your calories on a keto diet comes from fat.

Don’t fear fat – it’s your main energy source on keto, and getting enough of it trains your body to use fat for fuel instead of sugar. That means that as long as you are not overdoing your overall calorie intake, you’ll efficiently burn your body fat for fuel as well.

“Fat is a lever” means that you can increase or decrease your fat intake depending on your goals and hunger levels. Increase it (along with exercise) to gain muscle, or decrease it to lose weight.

Keto Food Swaps

One of my favorite challenges is creating recipes, or just discovering, keto food swaps. These are delicious keto replacements for traditionally high-carb or high-sugar foods.

So, I created this keto diet cheat sheet with all the swaps in one place! I also have more keto food swaps in my Easy Keto Cookbook .

Keto Swaps For Breakfast

Keto Swaps For Bread

Keto Swaps For Meals & Side Dishes

Keto Swaps For Snacks & Sauces

Keto Swaps For Cooking & Baking

Keto Swaps For Drinks

If you’re looking specifically for keto alcohol options, browse the full keto alcohol guide .

Keto Food List

When looking for a keto cheat sheet printable, the most-requested information is a keto food list.

The great thing is that keto doesn’t have to feel restrictive. It’s incredibly satisfying and there’s such a wide variety of foods you can eat!

Foods To Eat On Keto

• Leafy greens – Such as spinach, chard, and lettuce.
• Above-ground veggies – Such as peppers, zucchini, and cauliflower.
• Full-fat cream & cheese – Such as heavy cream, sour cream, and full-fat hard cheeses.
• Natural meats – Such as beef, lamb, and pork.
• Berries – Such as raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• Avocados
• Unsweetened nut milks – Such as almond milk and coconut milk.
• Almond flour and coconut flour
• Eggs
• Healthy fats – Such as coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil and butter.

Foods To Avoid On Keto

• White flour & sugar
• Rice & grains – Such as barley, wheat, and corn.
• Milk & yogurt – Such as fruit on the bottom yogurt, sweetened Greek yogurt, and all milk.
• Cereal
• Processed food – Such as granola bars, candy
• Most fruit – Such as apples, bananas, and grapes
• Hydrogenated fats – Such as vegetable oil, soybean oil, and margarine
• Sweetened beverages & condiments – Such as soda, ketchup, and sweet dressings
• Starchy veggies – Such as peas, carrots, and beets.
• Potatoes – Such as sweet potatoes and white potatoes.

That’s the short keto diet cheat sheet version of all the keto food categories, but I recommend downloading the full Keto Cheat Sheet System. It includes a super detailed printable keto food list with over 100 items, including 2 color-coded pages with net carb counts, along with 6 more pages of keto cheat sheets:

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Electrolyte Basics

Getting enough electrolytes is crucial for anyone, but especially so on a keto diet. The reason is that ketosis has a diuretic effect, which increases excretion of water and electrolytes, especially sodium [ * ]. This is often the cause of the keto flu.

For more details on electrolytes and avoiding keto flu, check out the full keto flu guide here .

The important thing to know about electrolytes is that replenishing them will keep keto flu away and keep your body functioning well. I always recommend an electrolyte drink and whole food sources of anything your body needs before resorting to supplements, so I made a list of what to eat to get each of the 3 major electrolytes – sodium, magnesium and potassium.

Here’s your keto diet cheat sheet for getting electrolytes from food:

Keto Diet Types

People follow a keto lifestyle for different reasons. Some do it just to lose weight, others are after better overall health, increased energy, and reduced inflammation.

Strictly speaking, the defining factor of a keto diet is the metabolic state of ketosis, which is achieved by restricting carbs. However, many people (myself included) also reduce or eliminate processed, inflammatory, or low-nutrient foods.

Below is your keto cheat sheet summary of the different ways that people follow keto. You choose what works best for your goals and lifestyle!

• Strict Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, count all calories and macros, and eat clean, unprocessed foods.
• Lazy Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, and track only net carbs OR eat keto foods without tracking.
• Dirty Keto – Up to 20-30g net carbs daily, with “if it fits your macros” approach including processed foods.
• Low Carb – Up to 50-100g net carbs daily, less strict.

For a more detailed listing of these different types of keto with pros and cons, grab the Easy Keto Cheat Sheet Printable PDF below!

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1. Keto food list (230+ foods) – Super detailed & color-coded, with net carb counts, so you’ll know exactly what to eat.
2. Foods to avoid on keto – Detailed and specific list so that you know exactly what to watch out for.
3. Macros cheat sheet – Explains everything you need to know about macros to succeed on keto.
4. Keto food swaps (60+ swaps) – Covers virtually every food you love, so you don’t have to miss out!
5. Keto meal formula – With specific food ideas, so it’s easy to mix-and-match.
6. Keto flu guide – Understand what it is and exactly how to avoid it.
7. Electrolyte cheat sheet – With whole food ideas + bonus keto tips.
8. Keto Diet Types – Summary of 4 ways to do keto, so you can choose what fits you best.
9. FOUR (4!) Keto Swaps Recipe EBooks – Dozens of recipes to replace bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, desserts, and other carbs you’d otherwise miss.

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Sugar Free Sherbet

This sugar free sherbet recipe is sweet and creamy, with just 1.4g net carbs! See how to make sugar free orange sherbet, plus 3 other keto sherbet flavors.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
• 3/4 cup Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend
• 2 tbsp Orange extract
• 1 tbsp Orange zest
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 pinch Sea salt
• 2 tsp Natural powder orange food coloring (or 1/4 tsp if not natural; adjust amount to your liking)

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
2. Pour the mixture into a pre-frozen ice cream maker bowl . Churn according to manufacturer instructions, typically 20-25 minutes , until the ice cream is the texture of soft serve.
3. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze for 8 hours or overnight, until solid.

Maya’s Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1/2 cup

• Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get smooth, scoopable sherbet without a gritty or icy texture!
• Store: Keep in an airtight container in the freezer, and let it sit at room temp for a few minutes before scooping if it’s too hard.

I provide nutrition facts as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see my nutrition policy .

© Copyright Maya Krampf for Wholesome Yum. Please DO NOT SCREENSHOT OR COPY/PASTE recipes to social media or websites. We’d LOVE for you to share a link with photo instead. :)