It’s hard to beat the taste of your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer day, but when it’s made with probiotic, protein-packed Lifeway Kefir, it’s game over! Turn your ice cream into a healthier, high-protein treat that your gut will love as much as you do by swapping the heavy cream (and condensed milk) found in ice cream recipes with Lifeway Kefir. Our kefir is a wealthy source of live probiotics and is an excellent source of complete, bioavailable protein that’s easy to digest. With delicious flavor choices everyone will love, there’s no ice cream craving you can’t crush with Lifeway Kefir in the fridge.
Just one serving of Lifeway Kefir provides your microbiome with 12 different live and active cultures to assist with digestion and support immunity, plus, these cultures make eating treats like ice cream easier on your stomach and more enjoyable. The fermentation process also ensures Lifeway Kefir is lactose intolerant friendly, so you can have your ice cream with ease of mind!
7 Gut-Healthy Ice Cream Recipes Made with Lifeway
You can make any of our ice cream recipes without an ice cream machine, and the process couldn’t be simpler. Lifeway Kefir acts as the creamy base of your ice cream, and you can virtually turn it into any flavor choice you want. To inspire you to give your frozen desserts a makeover, we’ve rounded up some of our all-time favorite ice cream recipes to enjoy while summer’s still here. Pick a few of these to try, and enjoy a double scoop on us!
1. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Bite into a delicious cone of gut-healthy, refreshing Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream made with Lifeway Kefir 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.
Our creamy, no-churn Strawberry Frozen Kefir is the perfect guilt-free treat for summer and is made with Lifeway Kefir. With just a handful of healthy ingredients, it’s a quick and easy indulgence you can make that’s way better than the store-bought kind! Get the recipe here.
Made with microbiome-loving Lifeway Kefir, this Pumpkin Ice Cream is the only dessert we want—or need! With our recipe for Probiotic Pumpkin Ice Cream, each scoop of this fall-inspired treat supports your gut with beneficial bacteria it needs to thrive.
4. Chocolate Chip Espresso Ice Cream
Scoop your way into a protein-packed, mocha-inspired treat with our 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! Get the recipe here.
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 with these healthy little gems. Made with minimal ingredients, packed with protein, and made with probiotic Lifeway Kefir, this recipe is one you’ll go nuts over!
6. Chocolate Chip Cookie Frozen Kefir
After dinner, we’re gonna get chip-faced with our 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. Get the recipe here.
7. Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
This Blueberry Lavender Frozen Kefir recipe is a must-try made with Lifeway Kefir to enjoy the next time you’re calming cone of gut-healthy goodness. Our recipe uses Lifeway Kefir so it’s packed with probiotics, protein, along with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12. The probiotic cultures in our kefir also enhance the ease of digestion so you can enjoy your dessert without worry. Get the recipe here.
Pro Tips:
Got a Creami® machine? Great! You can make any of these recipes in one, or you can make them with a food processor or blender before freezing the mixture for the time directed in each recipe. If using a food processor and freezer method, be sure to cover the ice cream well before freezing to prevent excessive ice crystals from forming. This works best in a shallow, glass dish that has a lid (like a 9×13” or 8×8” Pyrex-style baking dish) if going that route. Or, you can freeze it in individual silicone ice cream containers for easy portions and serving purposes.
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