Lifeway is always on trend, but we’re taking things up an extra notch with our latest Dubai Chocolate Smoothie with Probiotic Cold Foam. Made with the viral Dubai Chocolate flavors you know and love, this decadent smoothie recipe is secretly packed with benefits from Lifeway Kefir.
Each layer of this dessert-inspired smoothie is filled with live probiotics and high-quality protein from Lifeway Kefir along with additional protein from Lifeway Farmer Cheese, our mild and creamy cheese that makes it easier than ever to hit your daily protein goals.
In addition to protein and probiotics, you’ll find a wealth of nutrients from the spinach, pistachio, banana, and matcha green tea powder used in this recipe. Each of these plant foods include a wide variety of antioxidants, along with fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
A luxurious cold foam made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese is whipped up and placed on top to take this smoothie to new heights in a way that rivals cult favorite recipes from trendy coffee shops.
So while it’s no secret pistachio is having its time in the spotlight, we have to say, it’s never looked better than it does when paired with Lifeway.
Get your Dubai Chocolate fix with this fun and flavorful recipe, and blend it up with us to treat yourself to a protein-packed, gut-healthy smoothie unlike any other.
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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 a 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 a 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: 10 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
For the Smoothie:
- 1 cup Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- a generous handful of baby spinach (about a cup)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup pistachio cream (or pistachio nut butter)
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1/2 tsp. matcha green tea powder
For the Probiotic Cold Foam:
- 1/3 cup Organic Plain Lowfat Kefir
- 1/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. pure maple syrup
Other:
- sugar-free chocolate syrup
- crushed, shelled pistachios
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Kefir, spinach, banana, pistachio cream/pistachio nut butter, Lifeway Farmer Cheese and matcha tea powder to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Drizzle sugar-free chocolate syrup in a glass. Pour in the smoothie.
- To make the probiotic cold foam, add Lifeway Farmer Cheese, Lifeway Kefir, and maple syrup to a glass measuring cup or bowl. Whip with immersion blender or handheld milk frother until you get a thick foam.
- Spoon the cold foam on top of the smoothie, and top with crushed pistachios and additional syrup if desired. Enjoy!
