Our Brownie Batter Chocolate Smoothie is inspired by the chocolatey goodness that sticks to the whisk whenever you’re baking up a batch of fresh brownies. For this recipe, Lifeway Kefir is blended with creamy avocado and sweet banana, plus a few gluten-free brownie chunks, to make an irresistible smoothie that’s a wonderfully indulgent (and probiotic!) treat.
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 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lowfat Chocolate Kefir
- or Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen avocado
- 1 banana, frozen
- 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 3 pitted dates
- 2 scoops chocolate collagen
- Chopped dark chocolate for topping
- Gluten Free brownie chunks
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender in the order listed and mix until smooth.
- Top with chocoalte chips and brownie chunks and enjoy!
