June was a special month for Lifeway! On June 18th and 19th, Lifeway celebrated its 40th birthday and hosted several pop-ups across the country, including an incredible kefir shop pop-up in SoHo. Complete with live music from Cannons and a special Lifeway Kefir Shop smoothie bar, this pop-up drew in local Lifeway fans, Lifeway community creators, and even local New York Knicks fans who were attending a parade to celebrate their big win in the NBA finals.
The Lifeway Kefir Shop was designed to welcome our community to an interactive experience centered on Lifeway Kefir’s versatility, taste, and functional appeal. From curated kefir creations to product sampling and shareable moments, the pop-up showcased how Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese both fit into everyday wellness routines as two of the highest-quality cultured dairy products consumers can enjoy.
On Friday, June 19th, our Kefir Shop pop-up officially opened to invite in guests all afternoon into the evening where everyone could enjoy the music, delicious small bites, upbeat atmosphere, and even customized Lifeway caps. One of the biggest highlights of the shop was the Lifeway Kefir shop smoothie bar that offered guests six delicous smoothie recipes to choose from blended with different flavors of our probiotic-rich, protein-packed kefir.
The innovative pop-up experience also welcomed soccer star Rose Lavelle as the celebrity smoothie bartender, music by AMRIT, and a live performance by Cannons that evening. Guests were able to sample a variety of Lifeway kefir’s hottest products, including our fan-favorite kefir, our protein-rich farmer cheese, and more. Along with great memories, guests left the lively event with their very own kefir swag bag filled with Lifeway merch, products, and more!
We wanted to share some of the top highlights with all of you, plus all six of the gut-healthy smoothie recipes from the event in case you weren’t able to be there with us. Check out the fun-filled event, and get the recipes below so you can make your own kefir smoothies at home with us!
Lifeway Kefir Shop Pop-Up Smoothie Recipes
Choose your favorite Lifeway Kefir Shop smoothie recipe below, then add the ingredients to a blender, and blend to enjoy!
1. Lifeway’s Strawberry Birthday Cake
Strawberry Dream Layer:
- 1 cup Strawberry Lifeway Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- Optional: 1–2 tsp. honey or maple syrup
Coconut Cream Layer:
- 3/4 cup Coconut Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen coconut water cubes
- 2 tbsp. coconut cream or unsweetened shredded coconut
Toppings: Rainbow sprinkles
2. The NY Orange + Blue Swirl (New York Knicks-Themed)
Pineapple Mango Layer:
- 1 cup Mango Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 tsp. blue spirulina powder
Blueberry Basil Layer:
- 1 cup Blueberry Lifeway Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 2–3 fresh basil leaves
- Optional: 1 tsp. honey
3. Rose’s Midfield Mango + Strawberry
Pineapple Mango Layer:
- 1 cup Mango Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 tsp. blue spirulina powder
Strawberry Dream Layer:
- 1 cup Strawberry Lifeway Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- Optional: 1–2 tsp. honey or maple syrup
4. Amrit’s Matcha Mix
Vanilla Matcha Layer:
- 1 cup Matcha Lifeway Kefir (or Vanilla Lifeway Kefir)
- 1 tsp ceremonial grade matcha
- ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1–2 Medjool dates or 1 tsp honey
Coconut Cream Layer:
- 3/4 cup Coconut Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen coconut water cubes
- 2 tbsp. coconut cream or unsweetened shredded coconut
5. Cannons’ Everything Glows Blend
Pineapple Mango Layer:
- 1 cup Mango Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 tsp. blue spirulina powder
Peach Hibiscus Layer:
- 1 cup Peach Lifeway Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen peach slices
- 1/4 cup strongly brewed hibiscus tea frozen into ice cubes
6. Gutsy’s Coconut Bliss
Coconut Cream Layer:
- 3/4 cup Coconut Lifeway Kefir
- 1/4 cup frozen coconut water cubes
- 2 tbsp. coconut cream or unsweetened shredded coconut
Toppings: Coconut flakes
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