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Nourishing & Simple Strawberry Kefir Popsicles

July 26, 2013 by Lindsey Proctor 6 Comments

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There’s not much better than a frosty treat on a hot day, is there? Popsicles are my favorite! Not the artificially dyed, sugary water kind, but the kind that are made from just a few real food ingredients, like these, made with fresh strawberries, probiotic-rich dairy kefir, honey, and carob chips. What could be easier than whirling it all together in the blender for a minute, pouring them in a mold, and popping them in the freezer for a few hours? The most difficult part is being patient while you’re waiting for them to freeze!

Honestly, I almost feel like I’m cheating by calling this a recipe, because it’s basically a frozen-smoothie-on-a-stick, and who needs a recipe for a smoothie? On the other hand, it’s really nice not to feel guilty for eating a popsicle for breakfast!

A word on popsicle molds – I have a BPA-free plastic mold that makes 10 pops, which I purchased on Amazon a few summers ago. Even though it’s plastic, I really like it because I think it’s a good size and I like the shape as well. If you don’t feel comfortable using plastic, there are some nice stainless steel options out there, and I’ve seen a few silicone push-pop type molds as well. Of course, all you really need to make a popsicle is a small container and a stick. Maybe you have a popover pan hiding in the back of your cabinet? Even paper cups will work! (Kimi- My Amazon partner does carry a variety of fun BPA-free popsicle molds, everything from this cute bug version, to this awesome silicone ice pop mold. They also carry these stainless steel versions, which I own.)

 A few notes about the recipe: The strawberries I used were very sweet, which meant I could be light-handed with the honey. Because dairy kefir can be a bit tangy and not everyone loves the taste, it’s best to taste the mixture to make sure it’s sweet enough for you and your family. If you need a dairy-free option, I’m sure that substituting an equal amount of your favorite dairy alternative for the kefir will work just fine. And if you choose to include carob or chocolate chips, it’s best to go with mini-chips or shave pieces off a bar of chocolate. Even then, they may all settle at the bottom of the blender, so you might need to stir them through just before pouring into the molds. This recipe made enough to fill all 10 c0mpartments of my mold, which are 3 oz each.


Strawberry Kefir Popsicles
 
Author:
Lindsey Proctor
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups dairy kefir
  • 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
  • 3 TB honey
  • ¼ cup carob or chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
  1. In a blender, combine kefir, strawberries, honey, and carob or chocolate chips, if using.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour into popsicle mold - don't forget to pop a stick in there too! - and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
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Lindsey Proctor

Lindsey Proctor is a twenty-something foodie, with an emphasis on great tasting real food. She lives with her parents and sister on Hickory Cove Farm, a small, natural and sustainable farm in South-Central Pennsylvania where they raise Alpine and Nubian dairy goats, a flock of pastured laying hens and a few roosters, and a few beef steer. Her favorite place to be is out in the pasture with her goats, but she also enjoys spending time in the kitchen cooking, baking, preserving food, and cheese making. She also enjoys photography, music, and a really good cup of coffee, and blogging at The Life Of Linz. She views her life in the country as a great blessing and it is her firm belief that she has been placed there for a purpose; to help others get back to living and eating the way she think God intended us to - a simple, fresh, local, and seasonal way of life.

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  1. Salixisme

    July 26, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    I haven’t tried freezing smoothies to make popsicles. I will have to give it a go.
    Usually I use juices or pureed fruit.

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  2. Laura

    July 27, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    These look divie! Might try it with dark chocolate or white chocolate chips 🙂

    Reply
  3. ariyele

    July 30, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    my summer fave’s been a coconut milk/strawberry combo. vid recipe coming soon 😉 cheers kimi!

    Reply
  4. Valerie

    November 29, 2013 at 11:56 am

    We’ve made kefir popsicles for a while and love them! Does anyone know if freezing kills the beneficial bacteria and enzymes in the kefir? Just curious.

    Reply
    • Lindsey Proctor

      November 29, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      I don’t know the answer to that for “certain-sure” 🙂 but some people say it does, some say it doesn’t. I know this – I keep my cheese cultures in the freezer, and they always work fine. I’d think that if freezing killed the bacteria, they wouldn’t work..?

      Reply
  5. Billy

    June 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm

    These look so delicious. I really love that people have found a way to get kefir into frozen products. I’d love to try some kefir ice cream too! Being able to get probiotics from these treats that would usually be considered bad for you is a great trade off in my opinion! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

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