While standing in a long line to get your fix of the trendiest coffee drinks of the season might provide a temporary thrill, we’re willing to bet they can’t compete with our Frozen S’mores Latte Smoothie. This creamy, chocolatey delight packs in a ton of summer flavor along with probiotics and protein from Lifeway Kefir, and its creamy, rich texture is a dream to indulge in from start to finish.
With a classic campfire s’mores flavor, this drink’s texture is where it really shines. We froze the coffee in ice cube trays before blending them with our luscious, sweet vanilla kefir and the other ingredients. This method not only provides a thicker texture, but it also gives it the ideal consistency to what you find in frozen coffee drinks from trendy shops. Garnished with graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows, you can make this recipe your own by varying the toppings however you like.
Now you can indulge in a homemade coffee shop treat, and you can treat your gut to a host of healthy probiotics and high-quality protein at the same time from Lifeway Kefir. Our kefir can be used in place of milk in any drink you can think of, and our vanilla flavor is the perfect choice for coffee recipes since it has a delicate, sweet flavor that balances the other ingredients beautifully.
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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 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 contains 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: 5-10 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
Smoothie:
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1 cup frozen banana (use sliced bananas if needed)
- 1 cup coffee ice cubes*
- 1 graham cracker sheet
- 2 marshmallows or a few mini marshmallows, toasted if desired
- 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Garnishes:
- sugar-free chocolate syrup
- graham cracker crumbs
- additional marshmallows, toasted if desired
- optional: 2 rolled wafer cookies
Directions
- *Prep: Freeze leftover coffee or cold brew coffee into ice cube trays until solid before blending; you'll need 1 cup for this recipe. It should take a couple hours to freeze, so it helps to do this ahead of time and keep them on hand for drinks like this.
- Add the ingredients except for the garnishes in a blender in the order listed, then blend until thick and creamy. The mixture should have a frosty consistency like coffee shop drinks do. Drizzle some of the chocolate syrup inside the glasses, then pour the smoothie into two glasses.
- Garnish the tops of the smoothies or the rims of the glasses with chocolate syrup and graham cracker crumbs, then add marshmallows and wafer cookies if using. Best if enjoyed right away, so drink up!
