With a tropical essence that’s warm, exotic, and sweet, coconut has an inviting flavor and appeal to it that all of us love. This rich fruit is high in healthy fats that nourish the skin and hair, it’s an excellent source of fiber, and is rich in minerals like magnesium and potassium to support electrolyte balance. Coconut is also one of the few fruits you can use in sweet or savory recipes all year round depending on the occasion, culture, and culinary creation.
In honor of National Coconut Day on June 26th, we’re celebrating all the amazing attributes of coconut with a celebratory collection of recipes made with Lifeway Kefir and coconut.
Lifeway Kefir is a probiotic-packed dairy drink full of natural protein and bioavailable nutrients for a healthy mind and body. It combines wonderfully with coconut to create recipes that nourish your gut, mind, and spirit since all the live and active cultures in Lifeway Kefir support your gut microbiome to bring a sense of ease and calm. Coconut’s fiber feeds the good bacteria in your gut to work in tandem with the live cultures in our kefir for optimal gut health. Additionally, both ingredients are incredibly satisfying thanks to their protein, fats, and fiber to curb cravings and satisfy hunger.
5 Probiotic Coconut Recipes Made with Lifeway Kefir
Whether you’re craving a sweet dessert to transport yourself mentally to a tropical vacation spot, in the mood for a fruity protein-packed smoothie, or you’re looking to make a quick and healthy snack at home, there’s an option below you’re sure to love.
Plus, since these are made with Lifeway, you can be sure your gut will love all these recipe just as much as you do!
We’re over the moon for this no-bake Coconut Cream Pie. Made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese, this pie is loaded with protein, calcium, fiber, probiotics, and antioxidants. Coconut’s welcoming essence fills this pie with an alluring scent while its texture offers a rich mouthfeel that’s ultra-satisfying. Lifeway Kefir is one of our favorite no-bake ingredients to use in desserts like this one since all its probiotics help with digestion allowing you to indulge without worry. If you haven’t used our kefir in a pie recipe yet, consider this recipe your sign to do so!
2. Layered Piña Colada Smoothie
Pour us another one of these piña colada smoothies, because we can’t get enough! Pineapple is a top source of vitamin C with 100% your daily needs, and it’s a natural source of an enzyme known as bromelain that helps your body digest protein more optimally to assist with digestion and combat inflammation in the body. Coconut cream makes this smoothie ultra smooth and satisfying, while Lifeway Kefir’s live probiotics provide direct gut health support. The protein in our kefir also offers staying power for hours after you dive into this delicious blend of goodness.
3. Coconut Blueberry Layered Smoothie
This lovely Coconut Blueberry Layered Smoothie is more than nice to look at; it’s also packed with protein, probiotics, antioxidants, and flavor. Filled to the brim with ingredients that soothe your gut, mind, and entire body, this is a recipe you’ll want to make again and again. You can use the same flavor of Lifeway Kefir for each layer, or use different ones like we did.
4. Peanut Butter and Coconut Honey Kefir Toast
What’s better than a classic PB&J? This Peanut Butter and Coconut Honey Kefir Toast, that’s what! We blended Lifeway Kefir with some peanut butter and raw honey, then spread it on top of sourdough bread and added coconut, chocolate chips, and some raw nuts on top. This snack is a great for kids and adults, not to mention packed with nutrition. Spread the gut-health love with this recipe and give it a go!
5. Coconut Cream Mocha Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is a true treat from the first spoonful to the last. With an authentic mocha flavor from real chocolate and coffee, this smoothie has the perfect combination of flavors thanks to coconut’s richness and our kefir’s creaminess. We boosted this blend with a gentle sweetness from banana and raw almond butter that bring the perfect final touch. Grab your blender and a spoon to enjoy this one with us!
*Note: You can use any flavor of Lifeway Kefir you want to with these recipes, whether that’s our plain lowfat or whole milk kefir combined with real coconut, or one of our coconut flavors like Lowfat Coconut Lifeway Kefir or Organic Whole Milk Coconut Honey Lifeway Kefir.
Find more healthy recipes made with Lifeway Kefir here, then come visit us on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, and Facebook to see what else we’ve got in store for you. #DiscoverLifeway at a store near you here, and tag us with the hashtag #LifewayLovesYourGuts on social with your favorite Lifeway Kefir flavor!