Smoothies are a great vehicle for introducing all sorts of probiotic-rich foods into your meals, through a cultured base like yogurt, kefir, or coconut milk kefir, all great, nutrient-dense foods that lend a probiotic punch. But what if you ate the last of your yogurt, haven’t cultured that gallon of milk yet, or simply aren’t in the mood for a dairy-heavy smoothie and yet still want a probiotic-rich drink? The answer to that question is also the answer to “what can I do with all of that whey?” often asked when making yogurt cheese, kefir cheese or other strained cultured dairy products.
WHEY ICE CUBES
If you’re looking for an easy way to introduce probiotics to your smoothie, consider freezing leftover whey into ice cubes. Those ice cubes can later be blended with fruit, juice, more cultured dairy, or other flavorings, for a delicious, probiotic-rich smoothie.
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SMOOTHIE RECIPES USING WHEY ICE CUBES
Use whey ice cubes in a smoothie with this very simple recipe formula:
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 cups liquid (milk, juice, water, dairy-free milk, or any combination)
- 10-12 whey ice cubes
- Fresh fruit
- Flavorings
- Sweeteners to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pour liquid into blender.
- Add ice cubes and pulse a few times or until ice has been broken up a bit.
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Add fruit and flavorings and blend until completely smooth.
WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT WHEY?
Whey that comes from a cultured dairy product contains all sorts of great stuff, like…
- Probiotics
- Organisms that ease digestion
- Trace minerals
Whey has been used in historical times to preserve food, heal stomach aches, and even nourish the convalescing.
So why not freeze up that extra whey for a probiotic-rich smoothie any time?
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