Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a cold, creamy smoothie to nourish your body and treat yourself to something delicious. We don’t believe any smoothie is complete without Lifeway Kefir in the mix, which is why all our smoothie recipes are boosted probiotic-rich, microbiome-loving Lifeway Kefir.
Why Lifeway Kefir is a Must-Have for Smoothies
Lifeway Kefir’s creamy, easy-to-pour texture makes it the best base for all your smoothies whether you’re craving a classic berry smoothie, an ultra-healthy green smoothie, or a decadent dessert-inspired smoothie. We offer several unsweetened kefir products for those who want to keep the sweetness minimal, and we also make an expansive list of fabulous flavorful choices made from only the best ingredients that are minimally sweetened. So whatever smoothie flavor you’re looking to create, we’ve got you covered!
10 Smoothies Made with Lifeway Kefir You’ll Love
In honor of National Smoothie Day in June, we figured it was our due diligence to round up some of our favorite smoothies we’ve created to share with you in one place. Many of these were inspired by trends on social media, and we included some of our top favorite picks and recipes you showed us you loved the most.
Choose a few of these smoothie recipes to try, or give them all a go! Just don’t forget to pick up a few bottles of your favorite Lifeway Kefir flavor on your next shopping trip so you’re never without all our probiotic, protein-packed options.
Boost your next smoothie with a teaspoon or two of maca for better energy and healthy hormone balance. This malty, slightly sweet adaptogenic root pairs perfectly with cacao powder and cold brew coffee in smoothies. Vanilla Lifeway Kefir is the best base for this blend since it adds an exotic sweetness and rounds everything together.
2. Pistachio Cream Kefir Smoothie
Pistachios are one of the trendiest ingredients of the year so far, and we’re here for it! We love them so much we dedicated an entire flavor of our Flavor Fusions Kefir line to pistachios that we used in this smoothie. Our Pistachio Rose Vanilla Flavor Fusions Kefir is made with creamy whole milk for a deep richness that makes this smoothie feel like an indulgent dessert.
3. Spirulina ‘n’ Sweet Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with nutrients from top to bottom with a beautiful blue swirl thanks to blue spirulina powder. Layered with Lifeway Kefir in the main smoothie base is Lifeway Farmer Cheese for a cloud-like effect along the sides of the glass. This recipe is also packed with antioxidants thanks to all the fruits used in this mix, so you can sip your way to a healthier you in no time with this blend.
4. Skin-Enhancing Green Smoothie
Need a mini glow-up? We all do from time to time, which is why we created this Skin-Enhancing Green Smoothie that’s packed with some of nature’s best skin-loving ingredients—including Lifeway Kefir! Lifeway Kefir contains lactic acid, a natural byproduct of the fermentation process used to make our kefir. It’s an excellent skin-supportive benefit of kefir, along with the vitamin A kefir contains. Kefir is also high in anti-inflammatory compounds, and since it targets the health of your microbiome, it naturally boosts skin health due to the beneficial changes it produces in the gut. Kefir, greens, and fruits in this smoothie will have you glowing in no time!
Bananas are an ingredient almost everyone always has on hand, and even if you don’t have fresh ones, we bet you’ve got a stash in your freezer like we do! We created this Probiotic Banana Smoothie for this very reason. It’s easy to make and contains only natural ingredients that most everyone has on hand. Bananas are also an excellent source of prebiotic fiber that feeds healthy bacteria in the microbiome. When blended with our kefir that’s high in probiotics, you get a synbiotic pair of ingredients your gut will surely love.
Love it or hate it, sea moss is a trend that’s only growing with popularity. Sea Moss gel is a trendy ingredient known to support skin and gut health and has prebiotic properties along with a variety of minerals to support the body. So we blended our kefir, some fruit, sea moss, collagen, and a few other ingredients to create this recipe for a beauty-boosting smoothie you’ll love.
7. Brown Sugar Espresso Smoothie
Brown sugar and espresso have been a favorite pairing the last couple years, so we whipped up this creamy, dreamy smoothie with both of them and some whole milk Lifeway Kefir. Our rich, creamy kefir is packed with probiotics, protein, vitamin D, and calcium that makes any smoothie a healthy treat. You’ll love this recipe if you’re a fan of cold brew coffee or coffee-flavored shakes, and since it’s made with Lifeway, your gut will love it too!
8. Cherry Almond Kefir Smoothie
Cherries and almonds are already a perfect pair, but when you blend them with Lifeway Kefir, it’s game over! Dark sweet cherries and nutty almonds are overflowing with nutrients for a healthy mood, heart, and gut while Lifeway Kefir’s natural calming properties and gut-healthy probiotics turn this smoothie recipe into a treasure-trove of goodness unlike any other.
Berries and Lifeway Kefir are two smoothie ingredients you’ll always find in our kitchens, so we blended both of them up into this beautiful Berry Cloud Bliss Smoothie. And while we were at it, we whipped some Lifeway Farmer Cheese into the mixture since it packs extra protein, live and active cultures, and adds a beautiful cloud-like effect along the sides of the glass. Treat yourself to this beauty today!
10. Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie
The classics never die, and if you’re just in the mood for something delicious, simple, yet oh-so-satisfying, then this recipe is the one for you. No need to get fancy because strawberries, banana, and Lifeway Kefir really do make a triumphant trio of flavors and nutrients. Fiber, probiotics, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats from a drizzle of nut butter are all here in this blend!
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