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This summer, thanks to the patio redo we are working on, I’ve been focused on entertaining. I can invite people over in the evenings and we can sit outside in the shade! That’s a huge deal when it is 100 degrees outside and the humidity only seems to be rising. Reminiscing about the lazy summer days spent on my Grandmother’s farm with my huge extended family, I remembered my absolute favorite treat—homemade ice cream. We would gather on the front porch and takes turns cranking the handle, mouths watering, for a taste of cold creamy goodness. When we invited friends over for a cookout, I decided, “We need homemade ice cream!” I had been shopping at Winn Dixie, thinking of which flavor of ice cream I wanted when I spotted Lifeway Kefir in the dairy section. Seeing it contained 12 live and active Probiotics cultures, was high in calcium, gluten free, 99% lactose free and had no preservatives cinched the deal. It was perfect for an allergy friendly ice cream!
I wasn’t sure which variety of Kefir I wanted, raspberry, blueberry or plain, when my daughter told me, “Mom, I want to try Blueberry Lemon ice cream. I’ve heard it’s delicious.” I was skeptical, but I picked up a bottle of Lifeway Foods Blueberry Kefir and brought it home. I served it to our guests, with strict instructions to tell me if they did not like it, and it turned out to be a hit! Our next door neighbor liked it so much he brought me a batch of freshly picked blueberries to add to the ice cream the next time I wanted to make the recipe.
Here’s what you need to make it:
1 bottle (32 ounces) Lifeway Blueberry Kefir
1 container ( ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 cups (16 ounces) sugar
Pour the sugar, blueberry Kefir and lemonade concentrate into a bowl. Mix until well blended. Add lemon peel and stir. Pour into an ice cream freezer and freeze according to the manufacturer’s directions.
We had a great time making our ice cream, especially since our friend volunteered to do all the churning. I can’t wait to make another batch. This time I’m thinking raspberry cheesecake!
Do you make homemade ice cream? What is your favorite flavor?
This ice cream sounds so easy to make and yummy! I’ve actually never tried kefir, but my brother has this exact one in his fridge (blueberry) so you’ve inspired me to give it a taste!
yum that sounds delicious! I’ve never had Blueberry Ice Cream.
We love Kefir! I can’t wait to try this out, thank you 🙂
I haven’t had homemade ice cream in so long. I’ve got to try this.
Yummy! I LOVE homemade ice cream and haven’t had it in soooo long. I know it would be even better with the delicious blueberries that you added to yours. 🙂
That sounds delicious! Definitely need to get an ice cream maker I think.
We love to make our ice cream!
I love, love, love Kefir!!
This looks like a great recipe to try on these hot Summer days!
I like the homemade ice cream, but have yet to try the Kefir!
I’ve never had Kefir!! Should totally try it! Sounds yummy!
I love homemade ice cream – you post makes me want to make some this weekend! Especially blueberry – my favorite!
Mmmm, that sounds so good! I do believe I need to make some for me!
This is the perfect summer treat. Thanks for introducing me to this.
YUm that looks so delicious!!! Great pictures!
Love the recipe and the photos! Thanks for sharing, It looks delicious.
I’ve made homemade icecream but in a can or a plastic bag, not with a churn thing like you have. I’ve never tried Kefir but I wish I had known it was 99% lactose free when I was younger. I’m lactose intollerant but tolerate it pretty well now. When I was younger, it was really bad.
Very cool recipe! I love anything with blueberry and lemon!
Wow this sounds delicious! I love blueberry and lemon, it doesn’t look too hard to make either. I so want to try this!
this looks amazing!! will definitely be trying it.
Any time you can add probiotics is a total win! (And blueberries make it a double win!)
That is a great way to give the kids ice cream but do good for your belly:)
Yummm this looks delicious.. I love how simple this ice-cream is to make and Kefir is my new found secret I use it in almost anything for the kids for Breakfast now I will add it to their ice cream thanks to you.. Love the idea
I need to make this. We have huge blueberry bushes outside!
Oh a tasty treat. I am needing to make this.
mmm, this looks yummy! I love blueberries… and ice cream!
we love to freeze our Kefir in pop molds but I never thought to make an ice cream out of it! Have to try it! 🙂
My boys love blueberries! This looks delicious!
I can’t wait to try this! I have been incorporating Kefir into my diet and this sounds too perfect.
Oh my gosh!! I am so excited about this recipe and can’t wait to try it!! Thank you!!
That sounds like so much fun… do you think it would work just as good in an ice-cream maker??? I don’t have a friend who will churn for me, ha!
I keep seeing this Kefir over the internet, I so am going to have to try this. Sounds like a yummy recipe.
Making your own ice cream is something cool to do as a family. We did it once for my oldest sons birthday party. The kids loved it.
That looks delicious! I love homemade ice-cream but I haven’t made any in years.
I too remember those “olden golden days”. Yum at your recipe and definitely trying it. Sounds so refreshing. Passing it on too 🙂
Yum! I recently tried Kefir in a recipe too and it is so versatile! I love the look of this blueberry lemon ice cream! Perfect summer treat!
That looks so delicious! I love Kefir, and the blueberry and lemon addition to it for an ice cream treat sounds wonderful!
Not only does this look refreshing and delish, but I love the old fashion churn. We have one of those boring fancy ones…I’d much rather use one of the old ones. Much more fun!
That looks spectacular. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I am hoping it will work with splenda instead of sugar.
That sounds so delicious and refreshing! Perfect for summer!
This is definitely perfect for summer! Yum!
That sounds SO good. And I love how easy it is to make! I am going to have to try it.