Move over, traditional cider — fall’s coziest sip just got a fizzy, creamy upgrade. If you love the crisp texture and sweet flavor of freshly picked apples combined with warm autumn spices, our Dirty Apple Soda made with Lifeway Kefir is first in line to become your new favorite fall ritual.
Traditional dirty sodas usually involve sugary syrups with a laundry list of ingredients, but our probiotic-packed seasonal sip does the opposite. We layered crisp apple slices with apple cider and a luscious layer of Lifeway Vanilla Kefir to create an inviting, refreshing drink packed with gut health support, protein, and more.
Our kefir’s probiotics support your gut health, while its complete protein nourishes your muscles and supports metabolic health. Lifeway Kefir is also packed with bioavailable nutrients including calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin D. Learn more here.
Now you can skip the sugar crash and enjoy a microbiome-loving drink that tastes like sparkling, spiced apple pie served up high in your favorite glass.
Grab the recipe below, then head to a store near you to find Lifeway Kefir and our other probiotic foods. Want more recipes? We’ve got plenty!
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: 5 mins Servings: Varies - See DirectionsIngredients
Base of the Drink:
- 2 parts spiced apple cider
- 1 part Lowfat Vanilla Kefir
- crushed ice
Garnishes:
- optional: ground cinnamon and raw cane sugar blend for the rims of the glasses (make ahead)
- freshly cut, thin apple slices
- cinnamon sticks for the glasses
Directions
- **Depending on how many servings you want to make, this recipe's ingredients will vary. Prepare accordingly
- Add the cinnamon sugar blend mixture into a shallow dish to use for the rims of the glass; set aside.
- Dip the rims of the glasses into a shallow, water-filled dish or bowl. Then dip the wet rims of the glasses into the dish from step 2 with the cinnamon sugar mixture (if using).
- Fill the glasses with crushed ice and some apple slices.
- Pour in 2 parts apple cider into each glass, followed by 1 part Lifeway Lowfat Vanilla Kefir. For one glass, for example, this could be 1 cup apple cider and 1/2 cup Lifeway Kefir, or you can adjust these ratios however you prefer.
- Top each glass with more apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
- Make as many of these dirty sodas as you like, but be sure to prep them right before serving for the best flavor. Enjoy!
