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.
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: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 cups Lowfat Plain 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!
