Chocolate chips and Lifeway Kefir — what else could you need?! We can’t imagine a dreamier combination, so we’ve rounded up all our favorite chocolate chip recipes made with Lifeway Kefir that are packed with incredible flavors and textures, along with the benefits of Lifeway Kefir’s protein and probiotics.
There’s no better way to treat yourself than something with chocolate, and there’s no better way to treat your gut right than with Lifeway Kefir. Our probiotic kefir is packed with live and active cultures to support your gut, and it’s a top source of high-quality protein. With a variety of flavors to choose from, the recipe possibilities are endless. In these chocolate chip recipes below, we show you how you can make breakfast, frozen desserts, and baked goods with Lifeway Kefir and other simple ingredients.
Be sure to bookmark these recipes for the next time your chocolate cravings come a calling, and check out our store locator here to find Lifeway Kefir near you. See you in the kitchen!
1. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Bake your way to chocolate chip bliss with our easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe made with creamy Lifeway Kefir. Our kefir packs this recipe with bioavailable nutrients including calcium, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and protein, all while tasting like a decadent dessert. Lifeway Kefir’s live cultures help tenderize the batter of the banana bread, keeping every bite soft and delicate.
2. Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream
Coffee, chocolate, protein, and probiotics in one recipe? You can have it all when you make your ice cream with Lifeway! Our kefir and farmer cheese make excellent high-protein ice cream ingredients since they contain not just protein, but also live and active probiotics that support your gut while you enjoy a healthy dessert. Scoop your way to better desserts with this chocolate chip treat!
3. Lifeway Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
This Lifeway Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie is a layered creation that looks complicated, but it’s actually a simple mix of banana, dark chocolate chips, cacao powder, fresh mint, and Lifeway Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir. This decadent delight is sweet, creamy, and rich with a refreshing and cool finish from fresh mint. You won’t believe this recipe is made with such nutrient-rich ingredients!
4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Frozen Kefir
Cool off with this chilly, chocolaty, decadent delight. Made with Lifeway Kefir, rolled oats, almond butter, and decadent dark chocolate chips, this treat is rich and creamy and oh so dreamy. It’s better than store-bought ice cream, because when you make homemade frozen kefir with Lifeway, you’re boosting your dessert with a hefty dose of probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamin D.
5. Chocolate Chip Kefir Pancakes
Nothing stacks up to a good plate of pancakes, especially when they’re made with Lifeway Kefir. Get ready for a blissful breakfast because our Chocolate Chip Pancakes are beyond compare. Using Organic Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir in the batter lends these pancakes a flawlessly light and fluffy texture. And with a touch of vanilla and a handful of chocolate chips, this meal is sure to delight your senses.
6. Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Kefir
Bite into a delicious cone of gut-healthy, refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Kefir made with Lifeway for your next frozen dessert. This classic combination of chocolate and mint is better than what you’ll find in the store because this recipe is made with clean, wholesome ingredients, starting with our protein-packed Lifeway Kefir.
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