Mixed Fruit Kefir Popsicles
A Smoother, Sweeter Way to Get Kids to Eat Fermented Foods
The majority of fermented probiotic foods like kimchi have a strong, sour, and distinct taste. The intense taste can make it difficult to include these sources of good gut bacteria into your child’s diet, especially if they are still learning to like new and unfamiliar foods.
So, how should we go about nourishing their gut with probiotics? Well, if yogurt, cheese, and pickles are not your child’s cup of tea, we can bet that popsicles most certainly will be. That’s right, probiotic popsicles! Probiotic foods can be made fun, kid-friendly, colourful, AND nutrient dense. Follow our simple, mixed fruit kefir popsicle recipe to beat the heat with some nutrient-packed and flavourful tummy treats for the little ones.
Super Simple Kefir Popsicles
Ingredients
2 cups kefir (ensure the product contains ‘active bacterial cultures/cells’)
½ cup fresh/frozen strawberries
½ cup fresh/frozen kiwi
½ cup fresh/frozen banana
1 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice (optional)
¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
prep time: 10 minutes
freezing time: 3 - 4 hours
servings: 8 popsicles
Instructions:
Blend kefir, strawberries, kiwi, banana, sweetener, and vanilla extract at medium speed until the ingredients are well-mixed and a smooth consistency is obtained.
Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold and insert popsicle sticks. Alternatively, you can use an ice cube tray, small plastic cups, muffin tins, or yogurt cups.
Freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm.
Remove from popsicle molds and serve!
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