Berry Green Kefir Smoothie

Healthy smoothies needn’t be complicated, and our Berry Green Kefir Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir is just the proof. High in fiber, protein, probiotics, and protein, this smoothie ticks all our nutritional boxes in one delightful, sippable blend.

Lifeway Kefir fills this smoothie with complete protein, billions of live and active probiotics for gut health, along with calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B12 while leafy greens are rich in iron, potassium, magnesium, fiber, and vitamins A, C, and K. Leafy greens also contain naturally occurring B vitamins and calcium, making them top smoothie ingredients not to miss.

If you’re wary of putting greens in your smoothie, we’ve got a great tip! Choose sweeter, milder greens like baby spinach and baby romaine. You can move up to baby kale, arugula, and chard once you get accustomed to the milder choices. Even some spring mixes and 50/50 blends (half spinach and half spring greens) are excellent choices.

Choose any berries you love most! It’s hard to go wrong with any frozen mixed berry blend at the store, or opt for the cherry berry blends many stores now carry. We also love mixing wild blueberries, frozen organic strawberries, and raspberries to create our own nutrient-dense berry blend. Pair your smoothies with a frozen banana or frozen mango for extra creaminess, or add some avocado if you prefer.

No matter how you make your Berry Green Kefir Smoothies, Lifeway Kefir is a must-have for smoothies and an easy way to enjoy fermented foods every single day. Opt for our plain lowfat flavor if you want it less sweet, or choose one of our minimally-sweetened flavors for something unique. No matter what the craving or occasion, Lifeway’s here to help you make the best smoothies you’ll ever have that are also great for your gut!

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 contains 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.