Your favorite seasonal flavor of the year has officially received a chilly, cultured upgrade with Lifeway Kefir. This Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Frozen Kefir delivers all the cozy vibes of fall in the form of a protein-packed, probiotic rich frozen treat.
This Pumpkin Spice Soft Serve Frozen Kefir features limited edition Lifeway Pumpkin Spice Kefir, real pumpkin purée, and warm autumn baking spices that are combined to create a velvety soft serve you’ll adore. Not only is it a great source of high-quality protein from Lifeway Kefir, it’s also packed with billions of live and active probiotic cultures to keep your digestion happy all season long.
Even better, this recipe is versatile and can be made in a Ninja Creami or without one; you can also use a regular ice cream maker if you have one. However you choose to prepare it, this soft serve frozen kefir is the best way to welcome in the season of all things cozy. Grab a spoon and some Lifeway Kefir, then dive into this healthy treat with us!
Find Lifeway Kefir products in a store near you here shop online, then check out more of our gut-healthy recipes made with Lifeway for further inspiration.
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, support the digestive system, 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 including vitamins D3, K, and B12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: Varies - See Directions Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Pumpkin Spice Kefir
- *or you can use our vanilla kefir and add extra pumpkin spice mix
- 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1/2 a frozen banana
- 2 tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice mix (blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves)
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- small pinch of kosher salt
- Garnish: chopped pecans
Directions
Make It With a Ninja Creami:
- Add the Pumpkin Spice Kefir, canned pumpkin purée, frozen banana, maple syrup, pumpkin spice mix, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to a blender; blend until creamy and fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a Ninja® CREAMi® container, seal with a lid, and freeze overnight.
- After an overnight freeze (or 8 hours), remove the lid and process the base by selecting soft serve, then ice cream. If needed, re-spin if the texture seems crumbly. If your machine does not have a soft serve function, simply process it as ice cream like you normally would.
- If your machine has a soft serve function, secure the soft serve lid and nozzle, and attach to the swirl portion of the machine. Pull the leaver and dispense the soft serve into two bowls.
- Garnish each bowl with chopped pecans and any other toppings you would like, then enjoy!
Make It Without a Ninja Creami:
- Add the Pumpkin Spice Kefir, canned pumpkin purée, frozen banana, maple syrup, pumpkin spice mix, vanilla, and a pinch of salt to a blender; blend until creamy and fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a sealable glass or silicone container that's shallow in length. Put the lid on and freeze for 4 hours. Scrape down the sides, then put the lid back on, and freeze again until completely frozen.
- Once frozen, scoop out the frozen kefir into two bowls or cones, add the toppings, and enjoy!
- If you have an electric ice cream maker, you can also make this recipe; just blend the ingredients, pour into the machine, and process until frozen. Scoop and serve as you normally would with the toppings.
