A refreshing frozen treat inspired by sun-filled days, our Ube Blueberry Kefir Pops bring a cool, colorful twist to everyday snacking. The star of these pops is our creamy, probiotic-packed Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir, a powerhouse of complete protein that’s perfect for popsicle recipes of all kinds.
Never heard of ube, you say? Let us introduce you! Ube is a purple starchy veggie similar to purple sweet potatoes, and it’s packed with gut-healthy benefits and has a beautiful color thanks to its high antioxidant content. That’s why it pairs perfectly with blueberries, another one of our favorite colorful superfoods that supports gut health and is high in antioxidants.
In these pops made with Lifeway Kefir, ube and blueberries lend their sweet, earthy flavors and beautiful color in a swirl pattern after they’re blended with our kefir. Light, refreshing, and glowing with rich purple hues, this is the kind of snack you’ll want waiting in your freezer all season long.
Look for Lifeway Kefir in a store near you here, or shop online. You can also find more inspiration for ways to use our products here. See you in the kitchen!
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: 4-6 pops Servings: 5 hoursIngredients
- 2 cups divided Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- *or try our Lowfat Vanilla Kefir!
- 1/3 cup frozen banana slices (about 1/2 banana)
- 1/3 cup frozen wild blueberries or regular frozen blueberries
- 1/2 tsp. ube powder or 1/4 tsp. ube extract
Directions
- To a blender add 1 ½ cups of Lifeway Kefir and banana slices, then blend until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large cup, preferably one with a spout. Set aside.
- Pour in the remaining ½ cup of vanilla kefir into the blender, along with the frozen blueberries and ube extract or powder, and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small cup, preferably one with a spout.
- To fill the popsicle molds, alternate adding 2 tbsp. of the blueberry/ube mixture from step 2 then 2 tbsp. of the vanilla kefir banana mixture from step 1, repeating this process until each mold is filled. Cover with the provide d lid, then insert a popsicle stick into the base of each mold. This should make 4-6 popsicles, depending on the size of your popsicle molds.
- Carefully transfer the popsicles to the freezer for 4 - 5 hours, or until fully frozen. Remove the pops from the molds, then enjoy!
