Is there a reluctant eater in your house that could use a dose of probiotics? Want to have more fermented foods in your diet, but you aren’t exactly sure where to start? Here are 25 kid-friendly fermented foods that are packed with probiotics.
Fermented Beverages
- Kombucha is the darling of the fermentation world, however, it does have caffeine in it.
For caffeine-free and probiotic soda pop, try one of these instead:
Dairy Ferments
Kids love dairy products, so why not use that love to get some probiotics into their diet?
- Yogurt is the usual go-to for probiotics. Even store-bought yogurt is probiotic!
There are a number of other cultured dairy products that are also probiotic:
Fermented Vegetables
Pickled and fermented vegetables are perfect for kids who love the salty and savory flavor of pickles. Here are a few probiotic vegetables that my kids love:
Fermented condiments are a great way to secretly add probiotics to your diet. A few of our favorite recipes are:
Probiotic Treats
Everyone loves treats. So desserts are particularly perfect for serving kid-friendly fermented foods.
Most of these recipes start with yogurt, cultured cream, or coconut milk. As a bonus, many of these recipes are also naturally sweet and sugar-free!
- Frozen yogurt
- Probiotic cheesecake
- Popsicles
- Vegan coconut mousse
- Peanut-butter and banana pudding
- Creamy cultured fruit jello
- Date caramel sauce
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