Prepare to be refreshed and impressed with this delightfully light and fruity Blackberry Pear Probiotic Smoothie. We blend blackberries, bananas, and pear slices with our probiotic-packed Lifeway Kefir and then bubble it up with a splash of sparkling water. It’s a great way to enjoy a refreshing smoothie filled with nutrition and probiotics, plus protein any time of the year.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 cups Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 1 pear, sliced and core removed
- 1/2 cup carbonated water for added fizz
- 2 tbsp. seedless blackberry jam
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, add Lifeway Kefir, frozen blackberries, and 1 frozen banana. Pour into two serving glasses.
- Next, blend the carbonated water, the other frozen banana, vanilla, syrup, blackberry jam, and the sliced pear together until completely pulverized. Pour this mixture into each glass over the top of what you already blended and stir to create a colored effect.
- Add more blackberries as a garnish, and enjoy!
