Brighten your new year with this bubbly, probiotic Sparkling Raspberry Punch made with Lifeway Kefir. It’s not only beautiful, but it’s also rich in protein and gut-friendly cultures to start you off on the right track for the new year!
Featuring sparking rosé (or you can use grape juice), Lifeway Kefir, raw honey, and raspberries, this punch is simple to prepare and bursting with goodness while still giving traditional cocktail vibes. The honey helps bring the texture of the sherbet/ice cream together, but you can omit it and use extra Lifeway Kefir, if desired.
Our kefir contributes a complete source of protein, important minerals such as calcium and potassium, plus vitamins B12, D3, and more. The live probiotics it contains support your gut, skin, and mood, making this a drink you can toast to with full confidence as the clock strikes midnight. Cheers!
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 a 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 a 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: 4-24 hours, depending on method used Servings: 8Ingredients
For the Sherbet/Ice Cream:
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (can also use frozen)
- 1 1/4 cups Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- -or you can use any of our kefir varieties here you prefer
- 1/4 cup raw honey*
You will also need:
- 1 bottle sparkling rosé or sparkling rosé grape juice
- fresh raspberries for garnish
Directions
- Add fresh raspberries, Lifeway Kefir, and raw honey to a food processor or blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into an air-tight container and freeze for 3-4 hours, or until set.
- Once the mixture is frozen, set on the counter 10-15 minutes to thaw just slightly to scoop it.
- Ninja CREAMi Method: Pour into 1-2 pints (size dependent), and freeze for 24 hours. Process according to the machine instructions.
- Without a CREAMi: After step 2 above, you can use it then or re-blend it to improve the texture, then freeze another hour to get a similar effect.
- Pour the sparkling rosé in a large punch bowl or in glasses, then add a scoop of the frozen sherbet/ice cream into each glass or the bowl. Garnish with fresh raspberries, as desired. Enjoy!
- *If you prefer to make this without honey, simply substitute 1/4 cup extra kefir.
