We have an autumn-themed recipe that you’re going to fall in love with. Our Butternut Squash Banana Blueberry Smoothie is a silky, creamy delight made with probiotic-rich Lifeway Kefir. It’s a comforting, tasty treat that’s full of nutrients. Butternut squash is a good source of vitamin E, niacin, and vitamin B-6. Blueberries are loaded with vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese. Lifeway Kefir boosts this smoothie recipe with not only probiotics and protein, but also calcium, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin D. Sip your way to fall bliss with this smoothie!
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.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen butternut squash cubes (sold with other frozen veggies at the store)
- 1 frozen banana (or fresh)
- 1 cup frozen wild blueberries
- optional: 1 cup fresh spinach for a green smoothie (or to create layers)
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1-2 fresh Medjool dates or a pinch of your favorite sweetener
- Ice
- Garnishes: pumpkin seeds, fresh bee pollen, coconut shreds, etc.
Directions
- Add Lifeway Vanilla Kefir to a blender and then add the frozen butternut squash cubes, frozen wild blueberries, and a frozen banana or fresh banana, and spinach if using. Top with cold, filtered water, Medjool date or your favorite sweetener, ice, and blend until combined; it should be thick.
- Top with garnishes as desired, and enjoy!
