Healthy Kefir Popsicles are easy to make. You only need 2 ingredients for these nutritious DIY yogurt popsicles.
Frozen kefir milk is a healthy alternative to ice cream. These homemade kefir ice pops are great to have in the ready in the freezer. My grandkids love these as an after-school snack.
If you love vanilla chocolate chip ice cream, this healthy probiotic kefir popsicle recipe is for you! Super easy to make. Kid approved!
Is it warm where you live? We had a really rainy spring. Summer took a long time to arrive. Finally, we are getting the nice weather we have been waiting for.
When the heat turns on, the cold treats are in high demand. It is so easy to indulge in high-calorie treats with little to no nutrition. As a gramma, I like to make sure I have LOTS of healthy options for my little angels to eat. Healthy popsicles are always a hit. They tell me I make the best popsicles.
You can indulge now and again, but for the most part, we try to keep those “special treats” under control. When you make homemade popsicles, you can control what goes into them.
Have you tried my Banana Popsicles? With a few simple ingredients, you can whip up tasty ice pops in no time.
What Is Kefir?
Have you tried kefir? It is a fermented milk drink. Similar to drinkable yogurt. Kefir grains are added to cow, sheep, and goat milk and allowed to ferment for 12-24 hours.
There are also non-dairy versions of kefir milk, and kefir water (which contains NO milk).
Many cultures use kefir milk just as we use regular milk. Over cereal, in baking and for making smoothies and kefir ice cream, salad dressing, and soup.
Kefir is something that can be found in my fridge all the time. I have used plain kefir in place of buttermilk. Healthy Oatmeal Chia Pancakes with Kefir are a brunch favourite.
Kefir drinks also come in a variety of flavours. I love using the vanilla in my Vanilla Bean Kefir Smoothie.
Easy Homemade Kefir Popsicles
The first thing you need is some great popsicle molds. There are lots to choose from. I like to make sure they are food safe and BPA free. Check out these Amazon links for some great options:
These kefir popsicles only require 2 ingredients! Full instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Pour some kefir milk into a large measuring cup.
- Mix in the chocolate chips.
- Pour into the molds.
- Freeze (waiting is the hardest part).
- ENJOY!
Suggestions/Recipe Tips
I used vanilla flavoured kefir milk, but feel free to use any flavour you like. If you can’t find kefir milk, you could use kefir yogurt instead.
Chocolate chips can be dark, milk, or semi-sweet. Switch it up and use a combination. White chocolate chips, raspberry, or butterscotch chips would be great too. You can always replace the chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit.
Kefir vs Yogurt
Both are healthy, nutritious, and a great source of gut health, but there are a few differences between the two. Kefir is thinner and usually consumed in a “drink” form. Yogurt most times is eaten with a spoon.
Milk kefir is a cultured dairy product produced by the fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria, as well as yeasts from kefir grains. Yogurt is a cultured dairy product produced by fermenting milk-specific microorganisms.
Kefir can contain more fat and protein than yogurt and more probiotic strains.
Using Kefir In Recipes
As you can see, since kefir is very similar to yogurt, there are lots of great ways to incorporate it into your recipes. Here are a few tasty ideas to try:
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If you haven’t jumped on the homemade popsicle kick, it’s time you did. Get yourself some ice pop molds and start experimenting in the kitchen.
These probiotic-rich ice pops are the perfect frozen treat to beat the heat this summer. Gut-friendly, natural ingredients, super easy.
Kefir Popsicles (Vanilla Chocolate Chip)
Instructions
- Pour kefir into popsicle molds.
- Place in freezer (without adding the handles) for about 15 minutes so the liquid starts to firm up a bit.
- Remove from freezer, and gently add chocolate chips to each mold. Press them down a bit with the tip of a spoon so you get some all the way to the bottom.
- Place on the handles, and return to freezer to completely freeze.
- Once frozen, remove from mold.
Marisa
This is the year I said where I’d reach my weight and health goals. Well, I miss my treats, and this delicious frozen Kefir popsicle recipe helps me stay on track. In fact, the popsicles are so good I think I’m cheating. Thank you for helping me stay true to my goals.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Healthy treats for no guilt is the way to go.
Kristina
I make these for my kids every summer since they are constantly asking for popsicles. They love them!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids love these homemade vanilla chocolate chip kefir popsicles too.
Nicole
These are so easy! What a great way to get my kids to have some Kiefer
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I love sneaking in healthy ingredients without them knowing.
Ana
Wow! This recipe is easy to make! I’ll definitely be making these again!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Glad you enjoyed these DIY kefir popsicles.
Dennis
I love kefir but never thought of making it into popsicles. What a brilliant and delicious idea!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It’s a nice change from regular homemade popsicles.
Krystle
I love Kefir, what a fun new way to enjoy it. I make these at least one every few weeks
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
It is a fun and easy recipe. Perfect for summer treats.
Cara
The flavor and texture of these kefir popsicles was so refreshing, we tried them on the hottest day of the year so far!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Well I sure hope they helped you cool down on a hot summer day.
Raia Todd
I love that these are so simple, yet so delicious! And 100% kid-friendly! Thanks for linking to my Elderberry Water Kefir in your post! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. Thanks so much for the link.
Jagruti
Wow,these popsicles are looking so delicious, love the green and red colours
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks!! They are easy, delicious and so nutritious.
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen
What a refreshing treat! My family loves kefir – I’ve never thought to use it like this!
Homemade & Yummy
Works so well…gotta love healthy treats!!
linda spiker
Love this! Kefir is so great and chocolate is my fave! Two ingredient desserts are something anyone can handle too. It’s always good to keep things simple.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes…and the fact they are healthy and nutritious takes all the guilt out of eating them.
Swathi
You are tempting me with this healthy popsicles, as two my kids are Popsicle fans, I am only giving homemade one. This kefir popsicles sounds good idea they will love it as it has chocolate chips.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the chocolate chips will attract them for sure.
Danielle Cushing
I bet these are so good! Like “tart” Froyo but better because CHOCO CHIPS!
Homemade & Yummy
The vanilla kefir is not tart at all.
Maren
Wow these sound so simple and yummy. I would use a goat or coconut kefir for myself! But what a great way to get good gut flora in. SO much better than milk
Homemade & Yummy
There is ALWAYS a healthy way to have treats.
Amy
One of my favorite cold treats in the summer is just a nice cold glass of homemade lemonade! But these popsicles look pretty delish too!
Homemade & Yummy
The grandkids love them…and they are so easy to make.