We’ve created a brand new recipe to pay homage to a fall favorite with this Apple Spice Kefir Macchiato. With warm notes of apple pie spice, rich coffee, a lovely vanilla flavor from vanilla bean extract, and of course, our probiotic Lifeway Kefir. We took a trendy recipe and turned it into a better-for-you version that is just as delicious but with the added benefits of Lifeway Kefir’s powerful probiotics to nourish your microbiome. Now this is how you embrace autumn!
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 optimal digestion and 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, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 3 shots warm espresso (or use 1/3 cup store bought espresso cold brew, heated)
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. apple pie spice (or 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. ginger, and a small dash each of nutmeg and cloves)
- 2-3 pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract or 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla bean powder
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- Topping: coconut whipped cream or regular whipped cream
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, blend the espresso, Lifeway Vanilla Kefir, apple pie spice, dates, vanilla, and crushed ice until the dates are completely pulverized and broken down.
- Pour into a glass jar, add whipped cream and additional apple pie spice (or some cinnamon), serve, and enjoy!
- To make this iced, just let the espresso cool down completely before you blend it, then pour over ice and add coconut whip or regular whipped cream as normal!
