We’re not being melon-dramatic when we say that this recipe is one of our all-time favorites! The fresh taste of pineapple and watermelon is hard to beat in the summer heat, and we feel good knowing that we’re filling our bodies with protein and probiotics thanks to our Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir. Our Pineapple and Watermelon Slush is a lovely drink to bring to a backyard barbecue, picnic in the park, or just to make on a relaxing Saturday at home.
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 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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen watermelon
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- lime juice
- 1 cup Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
Directions
- Blend together all ingredients.
- Put a slice of pineapple in a cup and pour in watermelon slush.
