Don’t let an upset tummy ruin the fun this Halloween! Our Ghost Smoothie Bowls are here to soothe your fears, fill you up with protein, and nourish your gut health with probiotics from Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Swap the sugary candy for this recipe that makes you feel good from the inside out — it’s fun to make and even more fun to eat!
Our Ghost Smoothie Bowls are made with nutrient-dense acaí berry, mixed berries, banana, and Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. The fruits pack this recipe with fiber, important vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that fight inflammation while also supporting gut-health and immunity.
Lifeway Kefir makes the perfect base for smoothie bowls since it’s creamy, packed with probiotics, and a complete source of protein. Once blended with the fruit and a little all natural fruit juice, our kefir creates this delicious smoothie that we scoop into a bowl before being topped with little ghosts shaped from Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
Lifeway Farmer Cheese’s mild flavor and creamy texture makes it ideal to use when you’re looking for a boost of protein with a whipped texture and light flavor. Unlike strong-flavored cheese varieties, ours is smooth and perfectly balanced with a velvety texture you’ll adore. It’s also made without sugar or salt, and is cultured with live probiotics to support gut health and better digestion.
To make the ghosts, just dollop some of our farmer cheese on top of the smoothie base and shape it into ghosts by swirling it with a spoon, then make tiny eyes with a little bit of the reserved smoothie mixture. Or, you can use unsweetened cacao nibs or chocolate chips for the eyes to make things easier while also boosting the bowls with a touch of chocolate flavor. Before serving, we top our bowls with low-sugar granola, nuts/seeds, and more fruit.
Whip up these ghoulishly good Ghost Smoothie Bowls with us, and reap the benefits all day long!
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: 5-10 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
For the Smoothie Base:
- 3/4 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 3/4 cup frozen banana slices (about 1 medium banana)
- 3/4 cup organic pomegranate or grape juice (no sugar added)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 2 packets of unsweetened frozen acaí
- optional: 1-2 tsp. chia or flax seeds (thickens and adds fiber)
For the Ghosts:
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- optional: unsweetened cacao nibs or dark chocolate chips for the eyes
Optional Toppings:
- Low-sugar granola, fresh fruits, unsweetened coconut, and nuts/seeds
Directions
- To make the smoothie, add Lifeway Kefir, banana slices, frozen mixed berries, chia or flax if using, and the juice to a high-speed blender or a food processor.
- Run some water until it's medium warm, and hold the acaí packets under the water for 10-15 seconds to soften before opening; this helps them blend better. Cut the tops off the packets, snap the packets in half, then place the acaí into the blender or food processor with the other ingredients.
- Blend/process everything until your smoothie mixture is thick and creamy. If you're using a blender, use a tamper if your machine has one. Reserve 1-2 tbsp. for the ghost eyes if you're not using chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
- Scoop the mixture into bowls. Take some farmer cheese, and dollop it on top of the bowls, using about 1-2 tbsp. each and shape it with a spoon into the ghosts. To make the eyes, add a tiny bit of the reserved smoothie mixture from step 3 to shape into the eyes, or you can use cacao nibs or chocolate chips instead.
- Top the bowls with anything you like, such as low sugar granola, fruit, coconut, or other nuts and/or seeds of choice. If you want your bowls sweeter, you can add a drizzle of honey on top. Enjoy!
