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. Blueberries are excellent sources of antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and polyphenols that further contribute to a healthier gut. Blend them up with some calming lavender, our kefir, and a few other ingredients before freezing everything for a chilly, crave-worthy treat!
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: 24 hours Servings: 4-5
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lowfat Blueberry Kefir
- 1 cup blueberries, puréed
- 1 tbsp dried lavender buds
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Granola for topping
Directions
- In a food processor, blend down blueberries slightly.
- In a Ninja Creami container, with an immersion blender, blend together Lifeway kefir, dried lavender, lemon juice, and vanilla. Fold in blueberries and freeze for 24 hours.
- Once frozen, add the frozen container to the Ninja Creami and blend a couple of times until blended fully. You might have to add more Lifeway Kefir to the mixture the second time.
- Top with a few more pureed blueberries and granola, and click the "mix in" button.
- Add to bowl or cone and top with more granola and enjoy!
