Give breakfast a decadent twist with our Chocolate Açaí Bowls recipe made with probiotic Lifeway Kefir and the classic, mouth-watering combination of berries and chocolate.
Açaí is a nutrient-rich berry packed with antioxidants that support healthy skin, heart health, brain health, and fiber and healthy fats that support overall health. The rich, yet slight tartness of the berries pairs perfectly with cacao powder and creamy whole milk Lifeway Kefir. Top your bowl with a beautiful display of fresh fruit, chia seeds, and coconut flakes, then enjoy!
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: 5 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 fresh banana
- 2 tbsp. cacao powder
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1-2 tsp.honey or your favorite sweetener
- 2 tbsp. almond butter
- 1 handful of frozen mixed berries
- 2 packets of açaí (frozen)
- Toppings: fresh berries, goji berries, chia seeds or hemp seeds, unsweetened coconut or sliced almonds, and/or cacao nibs
Directions
- Add the kefir, cacao powder, honey, almond butter, and fresh banana to a blender. Add the frozen berries, frozen açaí packets, and blend on low, then progress to high until thick and creamy.
- Top your bowls with goji berries, chia seeds or hemp seeds, unsweetened coconut or sliced almonds, cacao nibs, and fresh berries. Enjoy!
