If you’re looking for smoothie recipes with kefir, you’ve come to the right place!
Smoothies are a great way to combine cultured dairy kefir with just about any nutritious food. Kefir is packed with probiotics, so it's great for anyone who wants to get more healthful bacteria in their diet. Whether it's for breakfast, lunch, or dinner- you can enjoy many yummy and healthy kefir smoothies.
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Here are 5 of our favorite kefir smoothie recipes.
OUR FAVORITE KEFIR SMOOTHIE RECIPES
1- FRESH AND FROZEN FRUIT KEFIR SMOOTHIE
Using a combination of fresh and frozen fruit creates a thick, ice-cold texture without watering down the smoothie with ice. Use the basic smoothie formula and then move on to the many delicious combinations found below
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 1/2 cup fresh fruit
- 1/2 cup frozen fruit
- Sweetener as desired
- Add-ins: powdered herbs or seaweeds, chia or flax seeds, flax or cod liver oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Add other ingredients from the list below, as desired.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or enjoy immediately.
Note:Don't let the smoothie sit overnight, or the natural sugars in the fruits (fructose) will start tobreak down and weaken the probiotics in your milk kefir.
2- AVOCADO AND BANANA KEFIR SMOOTHIE
The secret ingredient is avocado, which makes it creamy, helps your hair shine, and gives you great skin. This delicious kefir smoothie is both creamy and tangy, sweet yet healthy, and it's easy to make. It's great for growing kids (and moms too).
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 1 banana
- Half an avocado
- 1 tbsp cold-pressed virgin flaxseed oil
- Sweetener as desired
- Add-ins: powdered herbs or seaweeds, chia or flax seeds (Optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or enjoy immediately.
Note: Don't sweetenkefir with honey, as it contains natural antibiotics that can kill probiotics in your milk kefir.
3- CHOCOLATE-COFFEE KEFIR SMOOTHIE
If you like chocolate, coffee, and kefir, then it's a good day for you! We have some smoothie recipes for you that include all your favorites and will take your taste buds to a completely different level.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 1 cup almond, oat, or rice milk
- 1 cup brewed coffee, or to taste
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup, to taste
- 1 banana
- Add-ins: powdered herbs or seaweeds, chia or flax seeds (Optional)
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or enjoy immediately.
4- VIRGIN PINA COLADA KEFIR SMOOTHIE
It's a hot day, and you need something cold and delicious. This Tropical Smoothie fits the bill! Pineapple chunks add a nice tropical flair, along with the other tasty flavors of milk kefir and banana. Serve in a tall glass with a straw, close your eyes, and pretend you're on an exotic island!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil
- Sweetener as desired
- Add a few chunks of pineapple
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or enjoy immediately.
5- PUMPKIN KEFIR SMOOTHIE
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup milk kefir
- 3 tbsp. Pumpkin puree
- A pinch of teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp. Vanilla
- 2 ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or enjoy immediately.
KEFIR SMOOTHIE FLAVOR COMBINATIONS:
- Peanut Butter-Banana: Use 1 banana and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter.
- Blackberry-Mango:Use frozen blackberries and fresh mango for a sweet-tart tropical spin.
- Strawberry-Banana: Use 1/2 cup frozen strawberries and one ripe banana.
- Cherry-Berry:Use 1/2 cup frozen cherries and 1/2 cup fresh blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries.
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Peachy-Ginger: Use a combination of fresh and frozen peaches and add a pinch of dried ginger powder or a minced slice of fresh ginger.
THE TAKEAWAY FOR KEFIR SMOOTHIE RECIPES:
Kefir smoothies are a tasty and simple way to blend the nutritional benefits of kefir with your favorite fruits and vegetables. Whether you like smoothies for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there is a kefir smoothie recipe here for you. So, enjoy kefir smoothies all day long and revel in the delicious, creamy drink!
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