I have found another way to incorporate kefir's wonderful probiotic benefits into our family's diet. Healthy Kefir Popsicles are delicious and easy to make.
I shared earlier on the blog how easy homemade kefir is to make. It truly is so easy! I have primarily used kefir as a breakfast drink with fruit and sweetened with honey, so it is technically a smoothie.
But, now that the weather is hot, I started making these healthy kefir popsicles for the family. I definitely love popsicles since they're a great treat, but they are also a good way to make sure the children are hydrated enough to stay healthy in the summer.
I actually use the same ingredients as if I am making a kefir smoothie but change the quantities. Three basic ingredients and imagination open a world of new treats!
How to Make Healthy Kefir Popsicles
Using kefir, frozen fruit, and honey, I blend until smooth, pour into popsicle molds and freeze.
You can't get much easier than that!
It's remarkable how simple it is to make very delicious popsicles.
Plastic and stainless steel molds are available online. The first popsicle molds I purchased were from a local store on sale at the end of the season. They worked but the popsicles came out tasting and smelling like plastic - it was awful!
So, I threw them away and ordered (from my affiliate) these popsicle molds and love them! Not only do the popsicles look nice but the children love having the wooden sticks - it the little things! ;)
Tip for Making Healthy Kefir Popsicles
Make the mix sweeter than you think it needs to be - once they are frozen, the pops will not taste quite as sweet as they did beforehand.
Kefir is the perfect healthy addition to popsicles.
I've sung the praises of kefir before, but I just can't help it! Kefir's not only a delicious drink all on its own, but it's a great additive for if you want to make a regular recipe healthier.
Want to make your own kefir?
Now, you don't necessarily have to use homemade kefir for this recipe. But I find that it makes it all the more delicious!
I offer a video tutorial on how to make kefir here. I made this video because I'm a visual learner and I find it easier to learn by watching someone else do the process first. So, for those of you like me, I hope it helps.
If you’ve tried these Healthy Kefir Popsicles or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.
Kefir Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 c. kefir
- 1 c. frozen fruit strawberries, peaches, blueberries, bananas ...
- ½ - ¾ c. honey adjust to taste - we like them tangy!
Instructions
-
Blend all ingredients in blender -I blend just until smooth.
-
Pour into popsicle molds and place in the freezer.
-
Freezing time varies but mine are frozen in about 8 hours.
-
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Want to make your own kefir?
Now, you don't necessarily have to use homemade kefir for this recipe. But I find that it makes it all the more delicious!
I offer a video tutorial on how to make kefir here. I made this video because I'm a visual learner and I find it easier to learn by watching someone else do the process first. When I'm making a new recipe, I like to know about every step and every ingredient that goes into making it, so I want to extend that courtesy to all of you.
Nutrition
KimH says
Oh yummy! I really do need to get myself some Kefir grains.. Those sound awesome!
Thanks for sharing!! Have a great day!
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
Wow, these sound awesome! Perfect for a HOT summer day! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
Hope your week is great!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Carolyn says
Hi there...do you mind if I share this link in a healthy popsicle round up? I will include just a photo and a link. Let me know if you don't want to be included. carketch29@yahoo.com
mattie says
wont freezing the kefir kill the probiotics?
Dina-Marie says
Mattie, I have read from several sources and talked to my integrative doctor and all agree that freezing will not kill the probiotics.
Chelsey says
Does metal not kill them? Or is that just the kefir grains?
Dina-Marie says
Chelsey, no the metal does not kill them - but with the molds I linked to in the post, there is only a metal top that holds the popsicles sticks in place - it never touches the kefir. I have read that you should not use metal with your grains but have never seen the why behind this. I normally use plastic just to be safe. I would love to know though!
carol says
Metals can be reactive to the kefir, kefir grains when making kefir. Also leaving metal toxins..
For popsicles, possibly leaving a metallic taste. Or so I have read....
Dina-Marie says
Thanks, Carol, I appreciate your response! I have read the same but not sure how it reacts - does it harm the grains? But, leaving the metal toxins is enough! In the popsicle molds I use, the metal top is just there to support the wooden sticks while they freeze - it never comes into contact with the kefir.
Grace says
Can the kefir grains be blended with the fruits to make the kefir Popsicles.
Dina-Marie says
Grace, they sure can. Since they can multiply so quickly, I will either eat them or add them to the popsicles or smoothie.
Emily Kemp says
What a pretty colour these are, perfect for Summer!