Peaches, probiotics, and protein? So no more. We’ll take a double scoop of this Peach Cobbler Frozen Kefir any day of the week! Lifeway Lowfat Peach Kefir is a terrific choice to use in this frozen dessert, as its natural peach flavor blends beautifully with seasonal peaches that are ripe, juicy, and ready to be enjoyed.
Peaches are packed with nutritional benefits, such as skin-supportive antioxidants including vitamin C, plus potassium and gut-healthy prebiotic fiber. That makes them the perfect pairing for Lifeway Kefir, as the live cultures in our kefir combine with the fiber in the fruit to nourish your gut and support a healthy microbiome.
To create a peach cobbler flavor in this frozen kefir, we blended in a low sugar granola to the frozen kefir base that creates a slightly soft, but still crunchy texture similar to how crumbs on top of a cobbler provide.
Silky smooth Lifeway Kefir is all you need for the base of the frozen kefir, as it can be used to replace liquids of any kind in frozen desserts like this, and as a bonus, it’s packed with protein and gut-healthy probiotics. Our kefir is also an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D that support bones and muscle health. Now you can dive into a delicious, fruit-filled dessert with the bonus of important nutrients thanks to Lifeway.
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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, 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 also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 4-6 hours (freeze time) Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- 2 cups Lowfat Peach Kefir
- *or try our Whole Milk Peach Kefir for a richer flavor
- 2 large frozen bananas (sliced if needed)
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 1 tsp. almond or vanila extract
- 1/2 cup low-sugar, gluten-free granola
- 1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced
- optional: fresh peach slices for serving
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Kefir, frozen peaches, frozen banana, and vanilla or almond extract to a blender, then blend until thick and creamy. Pour into a 2.5 ounce container, preferably one that's shallow or equal in length and height so it freezes evenly.
- Sprinkle the granola into the top, then press it into the mixture to swirl around. Do the same with the freshly diced peaches.
- Wrap the container in plastic or foil if it doesn't have a lid, then freeze until firm. Note, you may need to stir it after 2-3 hours to push the frozen sides down into the mixture so it freezes evenly, then place back in the freezer for another 2-3 hours until frozen mostly solid.
- Once it's frozen enough to scoop, remove from the freezer, scoop into bowls, and top with extra fresh peach slices, if desired. Enjoy!
