Print this pageToday’s #recipe is all that with a cherry on top! 🍒Inspired by one of our favorite desserts, we take the rich taste and silky texture of cherry cheesecake and transform it into a scrumptious smoothie. It’s a thick, creamy treat that rises above conventional smoothies thanks to our Lifeway Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir. Packed with #protein and #calcium, the naturally tangy flavor of Lifeway Kefir, fortified by 12 live and active #probiotic cultures, is exactly what you want in your cheesecake.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
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.
Ingredients
- Ice Cubes
- 1 1/2 cup Vanilla Whole Milk Kefir
- *to make vegan - 1 1/2 cup Vanilla Oat
- 1 tbsp nut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 lemon zest and juice
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries
- 1 tsp gluten free graham crackers
Directions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Top with Cherries, vanilla Kefir, and gluten free graham crackers
