Our creamy, no-churn Strawberry Probiotic Nice Cream is the perfect guilt-free refreshment for hot summer days. With just 5 ingredients, it’s a quick and easy treat with an indulgent texture that’ll make you forget all about ice cream.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You 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 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.
Prep Time: 4-6 hours Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberry Lowfat Kefir
- 6 bananas, sliced into ½" pieces and frozen
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp honey
- Fresh strawberries to top
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a quart-sized tupperware container and freeze for 4 - 6 hours.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and top with fresh strawberries.
- Tip: slicing the bananas before freezing helps them blend faster and more evenly.
