Berry Kefir Smoothie

This very berry kefir smoothie is flavorful, probiotic rich, and loved by everyone in our family. Frozen fruit gives it the consistency of a thin sorbet. The best way to incorporate homemade milk kefir into your daily life is with a morning smoothie.

The best way to incorporate homemade milk kefir into your daily life is with a morning smoothie. 

Our favorite kefir smoothie recipe is a flavorful, probiotic-rich food, and loved by everyone in our family. 

Frozen fruit gives it the consistency of a thin sorbet. My kids just love this smoothie for breakfast!

It’s a great way to sneak in probiotics, especially when they are ‘so over’ eating yogurt. My kids always go through phases where they either love yogurt and can’t get enough, or they are totally over it.

So when that happens, I like to switch it up. This smoothie is a great way to get in all those good bacteria for their gut.

Also, it works great when we have a busy morning where we have to be somewhere. We can easily whip this up and enjoy this delicious kefir smoothie.

What is Kefir?

Kefir is a fermented milk drink. It is like a thin yogurt that is slightly sour and is a little fizzy.

It is super simple to make. All you need is milk, kefir grains, and a little time. Check out how to make milk kefir here.

Kefir can also be made dairy-free using alternative milks like almond, coconut, cashew, etc. It can also be made with water. You can learn how to make water kefir here.

Benefits of Kefir

If you are totally new to fermented foods, milk kefir is a fantastic way to begin.

The process is so simple to make that you can’t really mess it up. It requires no specific temperature to culture, like yogurt does. 

You can easily find good quality milk kefir at your local grocery store. But it is really, really simple to make. I promise.

WHY PROBIOTICS?

Everyone knows by now just how important probiotics are to the body. So many things in our modern lifestyles wreak havoc on the living organisms that inhabit a healthy digestive tract, otherwise known as our gut flora.

It is widely known that antibiotics like penicillin and amoxicillin destroy healthy gut flora.

But our modern diet, full of non-organic meats, plenty of processed sugar, and the USDA’s (United States Drug Administration) recommended 11 servings of grains per day, is also responsible for poor gut health.

Since imbalanced gut flora can contribute to degenerative diseases like cancer and also hamper the effectiveness of our immune system, it is vitally important to rebuild a damaged gut.

Enter… fermented foods; and for the purpose of today’s discussion, specifically, kefir. If you want to learn how to make your own milk kefir, I wrote a post all about it HERE.

Why you will love this recipe:

Healthy: Full of vitamins, minerals, healthy fats, and protein. Such a delicious and healthy treat.

Probiotics: Milk kefir is full of health benefits. Beaming with beneficial probiotics, this gut-friendly food can help with good gut health.

Sweet treat: Naturally sweet, this will hit the sweet tooth spot. Sweet fruits with a slight tangy flavor from the sourness of the kefir.

Easy: Great for busy mornings. This is a staple that we enjoy just about every morning. You will love this easy kefir smoothie.

Tips For Making Kefir Smoothies:

• Switch up the berries if you would like. Use blackberries instead of raspberries, etc. Just use strawberries to make a strawberry kefir smoothie.
• If you do not have any kefir, you could substitute it with 1 cup of probiotic yogurt and 3 cups of milk. That way you still get the good probiotics. It is basically a drinkable yogurt anyhow.
• Add a spoonful or two of nut butter or collagen peptides for some extra protein. Adding protein can help keep a steady blood sugar.
• Want to add some veggies to this recipe? Add a handful of spinach or kale. The kids won’t be able to even taste it.
• If you are not making kefir yet, no worries, store-bought kefir will also work.
• For a dairy free option, You can use coconut milk kefir.
• Use this recipe to make a kefir smoothie bowl. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and then top with seeds, nuts, berries, mango chunks, etc. 

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Smoothie Ingredients:

Blueberries

Strawberries

Raspberries

Milk kefir – Homemade or store-bought. Homemade kefir is super simple to make. If you do not have any kefir, you could substitute with milk and a little greek yogurt.

Honey– Or substitute for maple syrup.

Optional add-ins: Chia seeds, collagen peptides (great source of protein), nut butter, etc.

Tools you may need:

Good blender

Liquid measuring cup

Measuring spoons

Kefir Smoothie Directions:

1. Add fresh fruit, milk kefir, and honey to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Serve immediately or pour into popsicles molds to make popsicles.

FAQ:

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