The flavor of fall is now available in a glass thanks to this recipe made with Lifeway Kefir, America’s favorite kefir. Using our natural kefir as the base, we combined fresh figs and creamy almond butter for a cozy, comforting smoothie that’s quintessential for fall. Not only do these ingredients complement one another, but figs add natural sweetness and are an excellent source of prebiotic fiber, fueling the beneficial bacteria in our Lifeway Kefir for optimal gut support.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 4 fresh figs
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup frozen banana
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Cinnamon, figs, and almonds for topping
Directions
- Blend together all ingredients in a high speed blender. Pour into a glass, top with cinnamon and almonds! Enjoy
