There’s no place like Lifeway, so we clicked our heels together and created this Bewitching Strawberry & Avocado Smoothie! It’s a delicious blend of Lifeway Kefir, strawberries, creamy avocado, and leafy greens that are all packed with nutrients. Just be warned… your gut will love it so much that it will put a spell on you!
The probiotics in Lifeway Kefir work in tandem with the prebiotic fiber in the fruits and veggies like magic to support your microbiome for optimal gut health. This smoothie is also packed with protein, vitamin D, and calcium from Lifeway Kefir, while the other ingredients add antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
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.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 2-4Ingredients
For the Pink Layer:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 a fresh banana
- 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds
- 1 cup Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
For the Green Layer:
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 cup baby kale or other baby greens (spring mix, super greens, etc.)
- 1/2 cup frozen avocado (about 1/2 fresh if you prefer to use fresh)
- 2 tbsp. raw hemp seeds
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
Directions
- Make the pink layer first. Place all the ingredients for this layer in a blender, and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass.
- Make the green layer next. Place all the ingredients in your blender, blend until smooth, and pour on top of the pink layer.
- Slightly swirl the mixtures together from each layer to make it swirled. You can add whipped coconut cream on top, an extra layer of fresh fruit, or any nuts/seeds you like for extra crunch. Enjoy!
