Make over your mornings with Lifeway Kefir, and try our Blackberry Peach Kefir Bowl when you need something quick and filling, packed with protein and fiber, and gut-friendly.
With juicy peaches, fiber-rich blackberries, creamy Lifeway Kefir that’s packed with protein and live probiotics, plus crunchy low-sugar granola, this bowl has a little bit of everything going on that make it a delight to dig into first thing in the morning.
Our organic whole milk kefir is loaded with nutrients that support your body, including calcium, vitamin D3, potassium, vitamin K2, complete protein with all essential amino acids, and billions of live and active cultures.
The probiotics in our kefir keep your microbiome thriving with the cultures they need, while the fiber from the blackberries, peaches, and granola in this recipe support the growth of those probiotics by acting as their favorite fuel. Furthermore, combining foods high in fiber and protein at each meal helps keep you full by promoting the natural production of GLP-1 and supports balanced blood sugar levels.
Blackberries and peaches are both natural sources of prebiotic fiber, plus vitamin C, and they’re low on the glycemic index making them healthy go-to fruits to enjoy while they’re in season during spring and summer. Combined with Lifeway Kefir, they turn your favorite morning meals into something extra special that’s also good for you!
You can use any of our kefir flavors and varieties in this recipe, and feel free to change up the fruits used to create different variations. Check out where to find your favorite Lifeway products in stores near you here, or shop online and have them delivered to you.
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 optimal digestion and 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 is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- *or any plain variety of kefir
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 peach, sliced
- 1/4 cup low-sugar, gluten-free granola (we used Purely Elizabeth)
- Optional: 1 tsp. raw honey for extra sweetness
- Spices of choice: dash each of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom
- Other options: a light sprinkle of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, or hemp seeds for healthy fats
Directions
- Pour Lifeway Kefir into a cereal bowl, and add the fruit on top with spices of choice, then the honey if using. Stir to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes or so to set and let the flavors combine a little, then remove, add the granola and additional nuts and seeds if using, and serve to enjoy.
