We’re grabbing a bottle of Lifeway Kefir, a scoop of Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and a couple of our favorite mint cookies to make our Chocolate Mint Cookie Frozen Farmer Cheese. With just a few ingredients, we’ve transformed our favorite childhood cookie into a decadent frozen dessert. And the best part is, because it’s made with Lifeway, this recipe is loaded with probiotics for gut-health support!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You 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 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.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = a Healthy You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of 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 your immune system and digestive system.
Prep Time: 24 hours Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2-3 chocolate mint cookies
Directions
- For ninja creami, add in about 1-1 1/2 cups Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Lifeway Kefir, maple syrup, and 1 cup Farmer Cheese into the creami tub. Blend with immersion blender until smooth. Freeze for 24 hours.
- Once the kefir/farmer cheese mixture is frozen, put the container into the creami and blend until creamy (you might have to respin and add about 2 tbsp lifeway kefir).
- Add in the chocolate mint cookies and push the "mix in" button.
