This sauce has us tickled pink! Elevate your appetizers with a bright, blushing dip that’ll have your dinner guests smiling from ear to ear. Our Pink Probiotic Dip is made with an all-natural mix of fruit, spices, and Lifeway Plain Kefir. The kefir packs the sauce with probiotics and protein while giving it a consistency that makes it perfect for dipping. We pair this tasty pink treat with fries, celery, cheese, dates, and air-fried pickles to make a wonderfully sweet and savory food board.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually 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 fat 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. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 4-6Ingredients
- For the Dip:
- 1 tbsp. Water
- 2 tbsp. sunflower seed oil
- 2 tbsp. raw honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tsp. any vinegar of choice
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 cups frozen pitaya (dragon fruit)
- pinch pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1 tbsp. savory dried spices (all-purpose, your favorite mix, whatever!)
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 1/2 tsp citric acid (found in the canning section at the store)
- For the Snacks Board: (use whatever of these you like!)
- Waffle Fries
- Steak fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Optional: Prosciutto wrapped dates (optional, leave out if vegan/vegetarian):
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 6-10 dates
- 6-10 slices of prosciutto
- Air fried pickles:
- Sliced pickles
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/4 cup flour of choice
- 1 tsp. ranch seasoning of choice
Directions
- Blend together all ingredients for the dip/sauce in a blender until creamy.
- For the prosciutto wrapped dates, if using, wrap pitted dates in bacon, sprinkle brown sugar on top and bake for 15 mins on 350 degrees.
- For the fried pickles, add cut pickles into a plastic baggie, add in olive oil, flour, and ranch seasoning. Toss until well coated. Add to air fryer at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes or until golden
- Cook fries as instructed.
- Layer all fries, bacon wrapped dates, and air fried pickles on a board. Add in pink probiotic dip in a small dish and layer on the board.
