Savor the flavors of fall in a frozen treat that tastes like a classic seasonal dessert. Our Apple Crisp Soft Serve Kefir is creamy, cozy, and packed with gut-healthy probiotics and complete protein from Lifeway Kefir.
To make this healthy frozen dessert, you’ll need some Lifeway Vanilla Kefir, apples, spices, and just a few other ingredients. Our kefir is the perfect base for frozen desserts, as its creamy, pourable texture makes recipe creations a breeze, plus it’s gluten-free and suitable for those with lactose intolerance. That means nearly everyone can enjoy desserts made with Lifeway!
No ice cream maker? No problem. You can make this recipe in a Ninja Creami if you have one, use a regular ice cream maker, or check out our simple directions to make it without a machine. This recipe is also versatile, so feel free to change up the type of apples you use, try different spices or nuts, and feel free to experiment with other add-ins as you please. Just don’t forget the Lifeway Kefir — it’s the best part.
Find Lifeway Kefir and our other probiotic foods in a store near you here or shop online, and discover more delicious Lifeway recipes here for further inspiration.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health.
Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: Varies - See Directions Servings: 2Ingredients
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Frozen Kefir:
- 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Vanilla Kefir
- *or try our Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir for a richer flavor
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled, cored, and quartered
- 1/2 a frozen banana
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp. cardamom or cloves
- pinch of kosher salt
Toppings:
- chopped walnuts
- cinnamon
- diced apples
Directions
Make It With a Ninja Creami:
- Add all the ingredients for the frozen kefir into a blender, and blend until creamy and all the ingredients are fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a Ninja® CREAMi® container, seal with a lid, and freeze overnight (or at least 8 hours).
- After an overnight freeze (or 8 hours), remove the lid and process the base by selecting soft serve, then ice cream. If needed, re-spin if the texture seems crumbly. If your machine does not have a soft serve function, simply process it as ice cream like you normally would.
- If your machine has a soft serve function, secure the soft serve lid and nozzle, and attach to the swirl portion of the machine. Pull the leaver and dispense the soft serve into two bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and chopped apples. Enjoy!
Make It Without a Ninja Creami:
- Add all the ingredients for the frozen kefir into a blender, and blend until creamy and all the ingredients are fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a sealable glass or silicone container that's shallow in length. Put the lid on and freeze for 4 hours. Scrape down the sides, then put the lid back on, and freeze again until completely frozen.
- Once frozen, scoop out the frozen kefir into a bowl or on a cone, add the toppings, and enjoy!
- If you have an electric ice cream maker, you can also make this recipe; just blend the ingredients, pour into the machine, and process until frozen. Scoop and serve as you normally would, then top with pistachios.
