It’s hot outside. Hotter than your cell phone after 6 hours of scrolling. But don’t sweat it. Our Kefir Mint Cooler is the perfect way to refresh and recharge. This frosty blend mixes cool Lifeway Kefir with crisp mint and juicy watermelon. It’s a little tart, a little sweet, and completely satisfying.
Plus, with probiotics and natural protein from Lifeway Kefir, and antioxidants packed in watermelon, this drink offers benefits that extend far beyond simple hydration. Quick to make and impossible to put down, this Kefir Mint Cooler is a heatwave hero. Pour yourself a glass and show summer who’s boss.
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 optimal digestion and 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, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 1-2 minutes Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 tbs Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- ½ cup filtered water
- 2 cups (12 oz) cubed watermelon
- 2 tsp maple syrup, plus more as needed
- 4 mint leaves
- 2 Mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Kefir, water, watermelon, maple syrup, and mint leaves into a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture into a large glass through a fine mesh sieve. Taste, and mix in additional sweetener as needed.
- Pour the watermelon mixture into two glasses filled with ice.
- Garnish with mint and enjoy!
