Trick or treat yo’ self with our Candy Corn Ombre Smoothie. We took this nostalgic Halloween confection and made it healthy by using tropical fruits and kefir to create the vibrant layer.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
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One cup of low-fat plain Lifeway Kefir has 110 calories and 11 grams of protein, making it a great option for any lifestyle. It’s easy and convenient enough to consume on its own, but versatile enough for cooking and baking. Lifeway’s kefir is gluten-free and contains 12 live and active probiotic cultures (more than DOUBLE of traditional yogurt and milk), which may help increase the diversity of your gut microbiota.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school age years. In addition, kefir made from whole fat milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
Yellow Layer
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- juice of ½ lime
- ¼ cup water
Orange Layer
- 2 cups frozen papaya / frozen carrots
- ½ cup orange juice
White Layer
- 1 cup Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 3 frozen bananas
Directions
- Place 2 16-ounce glasses in the freezer.
- Blend together the ingredients for the yellow layer until completely pureed. Pour evenly into the two glasses and place back into the freezer. Leave glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
- While the yellow layer is chilling, blend the ingredient for the orange layer.
- When 10 minutes has elapsed, gently tilt the first glass and slowly pour half of the orange layer into the glass, tilting the glass upright as soon as the liquid starts to fill in on top of the yellow layer.
- Repeat with the second glass. Place glasses back in the freezer while the white layer is prepared (5 minutes at least to help thicken the mixture).
- Blend the ingredients for the white layer. Following the pouring method suggestions, layer the white mixture on top of the orange layer.
- Serve & Enjoy!
