Sometimes you need something sweet to satisfy your sweet tooth, but you need something that is not going to feed the cycle of bad bugs in your gut (which are what are creating those sugar cravings in the first place). This one hits the spot on multiple levels. 1) it is instant! Just take a few minutes to whip these up, keep them in the freezer, and you are good to go at a moments notice. 2) They are not sweetened with any refined sugar, so you won’t be sabotaging your gut or immune system. 3) They contain probiotics, so they will actually build the good bacteria in your gut which fights sugar cravings, indigestion, mood swings, brain fog and so much more! Probiotic foods really are power foods that your body needs everyday. And unlike sauerkraut or kimchi, this one doesn’t need any convincing for kids or adults.
Ingredients
- 4 c kefir, strained through cheesecloth, or organic Greek yogurt
- ¼ c organic butter or ghee, softened
- ½ c raw honey (or adjust to your tastes)
- Pinch Utah “Real” salt or pink Himalayan salt
- 1 T real vanilla extract
- 1 T real almond extract
Instructions
Place the kefir/yogurt in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into mini muffin cups. Top with fresh or frozen fruit or chia jam. Freeze overnight. Remove from forms and then place in an airtight container and return to the freezer. When ready to eat, let an individual serving soften for a few minutes, then enjoy.
Chia Jam
Leave frozen berries out overnight to thaw. In the morning, mash the fruit slightly and add raw honey to taste. Add a teaspoon of ground chia seed to thicken. Mix and let sit for 5-10 minutes. Add more ground chia if you want it thicker, but know that the consistency will be slightly thinner than homemade jam but so much fruitier. If you want a thick jam, another option is to blend a few medjool dates with a cup of berries, adding ground chia seed as needed to thicken. Then add more whole berries to the mix and enjoy! This one can also double as pie filling.