The cottage cheese ice cream trend needed an upgrade, so we’re bringing you a version made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese that’s even better! This frozen dessert is a true treat and easy to whip up without an ice cream machine. Since it’s made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, you can also be sure it’s packed with complete protein, and it contains live and active cultures for easier digestion. This Farmer Cheese Ice Cream is also lactose-intolerance friendly and can be enjoyed all year round. All you need is a food processor, a freezer, and a tub of our farmer cheese to make it. Feel free to include your favorite add-ins. We used chocolate cookies but you can swap it with fruit or anything else you like too.
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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen banana
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 crushed gluten free chocolate cookies, folded in.
Directions
- Combine all ingredients except for the Oreos in a food processor or high speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Freeze for 2-4 hours and serve with dark chocolate topping.