Blend up a bounty of beautifying ingredients with our Blueberry Mango Kefir Smoothie. This protein-packed smoothie recipe is loaded from top to bottom with ingredients that support your skin, gut, heart, and immune system. Blueberries and mangoes are both high in vitamin C, plus they contain prebiotic fiber that feeds the beneficial probiotics for gut health found in Lifeway Kefir.
Mangoes and kefir are both fantastic sources of vitamin A that is vital for glowing, vibrant skin, and a strong immune system. Since this smoothie is made with Lowfat Plain Lifeway Kefir, it’s also an easy way to add more protein to your day without any added sugar. So get your glow on with this smoothie, and experience all the gut health benefits Lifeway Kefir brings!
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 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: 2 mins Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 a fresh banana
- 1 tbsp. chia and/or flax seeds
- 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
- Optional for added protein: 1 scoop your favorite vanilla protein powder
- Optional for added sweetness: 1 tsp. honey, 1-2 drops of liquid stevia, or 1 Medjool date
- Toppings: fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, and/or your favorite toppings
Directions
- Add Lifeway Kefir, frozen mango, 1/2 a fresh banana, frozen wild blueberries, chia and/or flax seeds, and any protein or sweetener options you want (if using). Blend until thick and creamy.
- Pour into your favorite glass and add any toppings you want. Enjoy!
- This smoothie is thick in texture due to the frozen fruits; if you want it thinner, add more Lifeway Kefir or up to 1/2 cup of ice cold water.
