To celebrate the earth, we’ve blended fruits and vegetables from our favorite planet with probiotic-packed Blueberry Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese to create an earth-inspired treat.
From lush rainforests to icy polar caps, our planet is a marvel, and our Blueberry Cloud Smoothie pays homage to its splendor with layers of green, blue, and white made with real-food ingredients full of protein and probiotics, plus prebiotic fiber found in the fruits and veggies!
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: 2
Ingredients
Green Layer:
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/4 cup frozen avocado chunks or frozen spinach
- 1 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
Blue Layer:
- 1 cup Lowfat Blueberry Kefir
- **or use Lowfat Plain Lifeway Kefir
- 3/4 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1/2 fresh banana
- optional for more blue color: 1/2 tsp. blue spirulina powder or freeze-dried blueberry powder
White Layer:
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
Optional garnishes:
- additional unsweetened coconut flakes
- sprinkle of raw hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
Directions
- Blend the layers together separately in a high-speed blender. This is easiest if you start with the white layer, then the green, then the blue to avoid color transfers in the blender.
- Spoon the layers into two glasses, then stir to combine as shown. Serve with any garnishes of choice like additional shredded coconut or hemp seeds. Enjoy!
