Treat yourself to our Coconut Banana Macaroon Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir with all the flavors of a macaroon—without all the sugar. Made with Coconut Honey Lifeway Kefir, it’s a sweet and healthy sensation you won’t want to miss. You can also use our Plain Kefir or our Lowfat Coconut Kefir, if you prefer.
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.
Servings: 2 servingsIngredients
- 1 1/2 cups Whole Milk Coconut Honey Kefir
- (or use our Lowfat Plain, Whole Milk Plain, or Lowfat Coconut Kefir)
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1/4 cup raw almonds or 2 tbsp. raw almond butter
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut shreds (or raw coconut butter)
- 1 tsp. unsweetened vanilla
- Topping: 1 tsp. raw cacao nibs, raw almonds, and raw/unsweetened coconut shreds
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, and blend until thick and creamy. Pour into your favorite smoothie glasses, then add the toppings and enjoy! This smoothie makes 2 small servings.
