These cinnamon, honey and kefir popsicles are full of probiotic goodness with warming cinnamon, natural honey and no refined sugar.
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What is kefir?
Kefir or kephir is a type of fermented probiotic drink. You can get water kefir or milk kefir as I used in this recipe. Kefir is fermented using kefir grains which are a type of mesophilic symbiotic culture. Milk kefir is similar to thin-drinking yogurt and can be substituted in this recipe.
Cinnamon is a well-known spice made from the inner bark of several species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon can actually come from two different trees, Cinnamomum verum, sometimes called true cinnamon and Cinnamomum cassia, also called cassia. Most commercially grown cinnamon comes from cassia. Fun fact you can even grow your own cinnamon tree at home, although it does take at least two years before you can start harvesting the aromatic inner bark.
Honey as we all know is produced by bees from nectar gathered from flowers. The flavor and color of the honey produced depend on the flowers the nectar is collected from. For example clover produces a light, mild-tasting honey, whereas nectar collected from leatherwood, a type of gum tree in Australia, produces a darker, aromatic honey with a distinctive flavor.
Looking for more fabulous desserts with honey? Why not try making my decadent Toblerone cheesecake or fresh and juicy orange popsicles. Delicious!
🥘 Ingredients
Cinnamon - for this recipe I use regular ground cinnamon or cassia, available from the supermarket. True cinnamon is much harder to get hold of but you could use that to if you wish.
Honey - for this recipe I used some raw honey I got from Holly's Backyard Bee's. Where possible I try to get locally-produced honey. Try your local farmers market. You can use whatever flavor honey you like, just make sure its one you'd be happy to eat straight and you'll be able to taste it in the popsicles.
Kefir - I use milk kefir in this recipe, available from some supermarkets and health food stores. If you can't get kefir you can substitute with drinking yogurt or with regular or greek yogurt mixed with some milk at a pinch to get a runny consistency.
🔪 How to make the cinnamon, honey and kefir popsicles
Shake the kefir bottle well and add to a jug or bowl. Warn the honey up a bit to get a good runny consistency so it mixes in easily. This is easiest to do by heating it in the microwave for a few seconds. Add the honey and cinnamon to the kefir and blitz with an immersion blender for a few seconds until fully combined and all the honey is mixed in.
Hot tip: make sure there is sufficient room in your freezer for the popsicle moulds Before adding the popsicle mix, or there will be tears!
Pour into popsicle molds and add sticks. Put into freezer and freeze overnight until set.
💭 How to serve
Gently remove from popsicle molds and enjoy! Great with an extra drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon or as they are. Delicious!
💭 How to store
These popsicles can be kept in an airtight container lined with grease-proof or baking paper in the freezer for up to two weeks, after which the flavor may start to dull.
Have you made this recipe? Tell me how it went in the comments below and tag me on instagram so I can see your delicious creations! #KCAEIC
Looking for more yummy dessert recipes?
Why not try making
- Raspberry and lemon kombucha popsicles
- Jello Popsicles
- Oladi - kefir pancakes by Peter's Food Adventures
- Caramelised yogurt cream by Its Not Complicated
- Easy raspberry cake with greek yogurt by Recipe Pocket
📋 Recipe
Cinnamon, honey and kefir popsicles
Equipment
- popsicle moulds and sticks
- immersion blender
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 & ½ tablespoons honey
- 1 & ⅔ cup (400ml) milk kefir
Instructions
- Measure kefir into a deep jug
- Measure honey into a heatproof bowl and gently heat so the honey is very running
- Add honey and cinnamon to kefir and blitz with an immersion blender until cinnamon and honey is blended in well
- Pour into popsicle moulds and add sticks. Freeze overnight
- Remover from moulds and enjoy! Delicious as they are or drizzled with a little extra honey.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.
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Sylvie
Such a fun and original way to use kefir! It sounds absolutely delicious with cinnamon and honey
Carrie
Oh yum! I love kefir but never thought to freeze it. Love cinnamon and honey too so will have to try this soon.
Joanna
The combination of flavours - cinnamon, honey and kefir - in these popsicles sounds fantastic. It also looks as if you managed to create a popsicle recipe that is both health and delicious! I will definitely be giving this a go as I'm always on the lookout for new ice cream recipes.
Sarah Brooks
Thanks Joanna, yup if there's such a think as a healthy popsicle then these must qualify. You might like my raspberry lemon kombucha popsicles to 🙂
Robyn
My son will love these! What a great combination with the cinnamon and honey, yum!
Sarah Brooks
Good to hear, my kids loved them too! And no added sugar to these either so they're practically healthy 🙂
Sarah
These look really lovely and sound absolutely delicious!
Louise
This looks lovely, I haven't tried Kefir before. Thanks for sharing #cookblogshare