Our Cherries and Cream Pops are a colorful, gut-healthy delight thanks to Lifeway Kefir. Packed with protein and live and active cultures from our kefir, these pops are easy to prepare and a treat to enjoy on a warm day. Simply blend a handful of frozen cherries with a little jam, almond extract, honey, and Lifeway Kefir and freeze overnight. A cheerful treat that’s great for your gut health is on the way with a quick freeze, and that’s it!
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: 10 mins Servings: 8Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen dark sweet cherries (frozen or fresh)
- 2 cups Lowfat Vanilla Kefir
- or Lowfat Cherry Kefir
- 1 tsp. natural cherry jam/preserves
- 1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract (almond extract pairs well with cherries)
- optional: 1 tbsp. raw agave or honey for additional sweetness
Directions
- Add the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend on low, then increase to high speed until fully blended.
- Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight. Enjoy!
