Craving ice cream but want to hit your protein goals? Say no more. We’ve got you covered with this sweet and delicious Strawberry Farmer Cheese Ice Cream that’s protein-packed, gut-friendly with live probiotics, and made with wholesome, simple ingredients thanks to Lifeway.
Why Choose Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir for Ice Cream: Protein, Probiotics, Flavor, and Versatility
Probiotic Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese combine in this dynamite of a dessert to bring you a classic ice cream flavor that tastes like a fresh batch of juicy, sweet strawberries without the nonsense found in most store-bought ice creams. Our gut-healthy kefir and farmer cheese are both sources of high-quality protein, and this dessert packs quite a punch in that department with 65 grams of protein for the entire recipe (!). Divvy it out between 2-4 people or enjoy it in multiple servings all to yourself. Whatever you do, just be sure to choose Lifeway for the ingredients, since our farmer cheese and kefir are both filled with live and active probiotic cultures and suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
Texture-wise, Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese are rich and creamy without additives like strange gums, emulsifiers, or other ingredients you don’t understand. That means there’s more room for the good stuff like protein and probiotics for you to enjoy! Our cultured farmer cheese is a high-protein food with 15 grams per 1/2 cup serving, and it has no added salt or sugar with a mild flavor that’s perfect for sweet or savory recipes. Our probiotic kefir contains 10 grams of complete protein per cup, is easy to use with a delicious taste, and is available in a variety of flavors for you to use in whatever type of frozen dessert you fancy most. Might we suggest a few?
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Farmer Cheese Ice Cream Recipe: Simple Sweetness Without Sacrifice
It’s easy, nutrient-dense, made with only a handful of ingredients, and tastes incredible. Need we say more? This Strawberry Farmer Cheese Ice Cream recipe requires our farmer cheese, kefir, some frozen strawberries, a little vanilla, and that’s it. Want to up the sweetness? We’ve given the option to add a little honey or some frozen banana (which also makes it thicker and creamier). Blend, then freeze it all right in our farmer cheese container for a simple, sweet, scoopable treat that’s packed with protein and perfect for anyone to enjoy. Garnish with fresh strawberries or don’t, it’s all up to you. Just don’t forget to add some Lifeway products to your cart on your next shopping haul!
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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, 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 B 12 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: 4-6 hours Servings: 2-4Ingredients
Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups (one 16 ounce container) Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
- *or use our whole milk strawberry kefir for a richer texture
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Optional Add-Ins and Toppings:
- 1 tbsp. raw honey or pure maple syrup for a sweeter flavor
- 1 frozen banana for more sweetness and a thicker texture
- 1/2 cup fresh sliced strawberries for topping
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Kefir, frozen strawberries, and vanilla to a food processor or blender. Include honey and banana if desired for more sweetness and a creamier, thicker texture.
- Blend until smooth and pour into a container with a lid. You can even clean out the Lifeway Farmer Cheese packaging and use that as a container.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours, or until just firm enough to scoop. Set on counter for a few minutes to thaw a bit if needed.
- Serve with fresh sliced strawberries if desired, and enjoy!
