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Rose, Cardamom, and Hibiscus Kefir

Serves 2.

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Rose, Cardamom, and Hibiscus Kefir
This blushing beverage is even easier to pull off than a smoothie, and just as pretty. The creamy base is made with kefir, a probiotic-packed beverage that takes on flavours strong and subtle, such as the rose, cardamom, and hibiscus here. [callout]

Sleep-in option

Keep pink kefir mixture in its jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. When you’re ready to serve, shake well, strain into glasses, and garnish with rose petals, if using. [/callout]

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) plain dairy kefir or thin plain yogurt (not Greek)
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) rose water
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) hibiscus tea or beet powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cardamom
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) edible dried rose petals (optional)

Nutrition

Per serving:

  • calories 216
  • protein 13g
  • fat 4g
    • saturated fat 3g
    • trans fat 0g
  • carbohydrates 32g
    • sugars 29g
    • fibre 1g
  • sodium 174mg

Directions

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Add all ingredients except rose petals to large jar, seal, and shake until combined. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until hibiscus has infused its colour into kefir and mixture is well chilled. To serve, shake well and strain into glasses. Garnish with rose petals, if using, and serve chilled.

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