With the sun beaming down and summer in full swing, we thought it’d be a good time to revisit some of our favorite frozen treats. Unlike traditional ice cream, frozen goodies that are made with Lifeway Kefir support your microbiome with 12 live and active probiotic cultures. That’s why we’ve rounded up seven of our favorite frozen kefir recipes we know you’ll love as much as we do!
Whether you choose love fruit-filled frozen desserts, trendy flavors like matcha or lavender, or you’re craving all things chocolate, we’ve got a frozen kefir recipe you’ll love. There’s no need to sacrifice your gut health when you’ve got Lifeway Kefir in your kitchen, since all our kefir varieties can be used in desserts of all kinds, even the most chilly ones. Check out seven of our most popular frozen kefir recipes below, then try them out for yourself!
1. Raspberry Chocolate Chunk Frozen Kefir
Made with protein-packed Lifeway Kefir, this luxurious frozen kefir is loaded with probiotics to support your gut. We’ve also added tangy, sweet raspberries in this healthy dessert recipe for vitamin C and antioxidants, along with decadent dark chocolate for an even more indulgent and richer frozen kefir experience. Trust us, you’re definitely going to want to make a little extra room in your freezer for this one!
2. Pistachio Ice Cream
In a nutshell, we love pistachios. So, we thought it’d be a good time to grab a bottle of Lifeway Kefir and make a yummy frozen treat. Blending Lifeway Kefir with pistachios creates a sweet and savory flavor with earthy undercurrents of nutty goodness. But our Pistachio Ice Cream recipe isn’t just delicious, it’s also loaded with probiotics to support gut health.
3. Grilled Peaches Frozen Kefir
Our Grilled Peaches Frozen Kefir with a drizzle of hot honey is the perfect balance of sweetness and heat for your taste buds. This no-churn recipe is slightly smoky from the grilled peaches and tangy from our Peach Lifeway Kefir, making every spoonful taste like summer.
4. Strawberry Frozen Kefir
We love strawberries! They offer a wealth of antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and vitamin C for skin health. Indulge in the fresh flavors of our Strawberry Frozen Kefir for a scoopable dessert sure to become a summer classic.
5. Matcha Mint Frozen Kefir
Our Matcha Mint Frozen Kefir offers a zen-like treat for a refined rendition of mint chocolate chip that will tempt your inner child and satisfy your grown-up palate. It’s incredibly smooth with bold, earthy tones and a sweet, refreshing flavor that will delight your taste buds when you’re craving something different.
6. Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream
Bold, rich, and decadent, our Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream makes for a daring way to end the day or an ideal mid-afternoon pick-me-up dessert. Filled with live cultures and protein from Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese, this dessert is a must-make for any java lover looking for a healthy treat.
7. Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
Our Blueberry Lavender Frozen Kefir recipe is a must-make frozen dessert if you’re looking for something new to try. This fruit-filled dessert offers a naturally calming cone of gut-healthy goodness thanks to the lavender used in this recipe, and since it’s made with Lifeway Kefir, you can be sure it’s packed with probiotics, protein, along with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12.
For more gut-healthy, protein packed recipes made with Lifeway, check out all our delicious options here, then head to a store near you to discover your next favorite Lifeway product.