We can never turn down some frozen chocolate-dipped goodness, especially when the recipe contains Lifeway Oat. Lifeway Oat is our probiotic-containing cultured oat milk that has fiber from organic, gluten-free oats and is great for those who want something other than dairy to use in recipes besides Lifeway Kefir. This recipe features three different flavors of Lifeway Oat, but don’t let us stop you from experimenting with using the same one for all or mixing and matching to your own taste. Either way, you’ll get a dose of probiotics, fiber, vitamins, and minerals to nourish your body in the form of a tasty treat to beat all else.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Not Just Oat Milk: Cultured Oat Milk Benefits to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion. Studies have also shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, a combination of fiber and probiotics is even more beneficial for the gut, immune system, and for brain health due to the way this combination strengthens the microbiome, the powerhouse system of your entire health. This is where Lifeway Oat is so beneficial since it is an organic, cultured oat milk beyond just another standard oat milk. Lifeway Oat contains both fiber and probiotics to help support a healthier body and brain, which means an overall healthier you.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.
Ingredients
Mango Lime Frozen Kefir
- 2⅓ cup Mango Lowfat Kefir
- **to make vegan use Peaches Oat
- 6 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2⅓ cup heavy cream or canned coconut cream
- 1/2 cup fresh mango, chopped
- 1 full lime - juiced
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
Lavender Blueberry Frozen Kefir
- 2⅓ cups Blueberry Lowfat Kefir
- **to make vegan use Blueberry Oat
- 6 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2⅓ cups heavy cream or canned coconut cream
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, keep whole
- 1 tsp. dried lavender
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
Raspberry Pineapple Frozen Kefir
- 2⅓ cups Raspberry Lowfat Kefir
- Mixed Berry Oat
- 6 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 2⅓ cups heavy cream or canned coconut cream
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, chopped up
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch fine salt
Directions
- Making Frozen Kefir for each Flavor: Whisk together the kefir, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl, set aside.
- Whisk the cream with a mixer on medium-high speed until firm peaks form (about 2 mins).
- Add the sweetened condensed milk mixture and whisk together until combined. fold in your fruit.
- Freezing & Chocolate Dipping: Scoop the kefir mixture into a popsicle mold, filling up to the top. Ensure there are no gaps/air bubbles in each mold. Place the mold into the freezer for 40 minutes and then insert a popsicle stick into each mold. Freeze the bars for 4-5 hours.
- Over a boiling pot of water, safely place a glass bowl on top and melt the chocolate chips together with the coconut oil, stirring until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and allow the chocolate to come to room temperature.
- Remove the popsicle mold from the freezer. Run warm water over the base of the mold and then carefully extract each ice cream bar from the mold by pulling on the popsicle stick. Place the bars on a baking tray lined with wax paper and return the tray to the freezer.
- One at a time, remove a frozen kefir bar from the freezer, dunk it into the chocolate up to the top of the stick, and then place the bar back into the freezer, onto the wax paper. Repeat with the remaining bars. Freeze for 1 hour before enjoying, or removing the bars from the tray and placing them in a freezer bag, sealing it tightly and storing it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
