This is soda-licious! We’re getting our float-fix on and taking the healthier route with our recipe for Vanilla Bean and Orange Probiotic Soda.
We start by making a yummy no-churn frozen treat with our Lifeway Vanilla Whole Milk Kefir. This gives the dish a smooth and creamy consistency while boosting it with protein and probiotics. We scoop the frozen kefir into a tall glass, fill the glass with an orange prebiotic soda (like Poppi brand), and then top it off with fresh oranges. It’s easy! The only challenge we have is deciding whether we want to dig into this dessert with a spoon or a straw.
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: 10 mins + overnight to set Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 3 large Cara Cara oranges or oranges of choice, peeled
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split and seeded
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 orange soda of choice, like Poppi brand
- Garnishes: extra orange slices
Directions
- Blend Lifeway Kefir and the oranges together with the vanilla bean and vanilla extract. Pour into a large shallow glass container and cover. Freeze this at least 6-8 hours or overnight until set.
- Scoop the mixture out like you would ice cream and divide evenly into 4 glasses. Pour the orange soda on top of each glass, dividing it evenly. Stir the frozen kefir and orange soda together to combine slightly.
- Serve with fresh oranges, and enjoy!
