Blend your way to better gut health with a touch of holiday cheer, and try our Holiday Kefir Pear Green Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir. As much as we love to enjoy indulgent recipes during the holidays, we’re all about staying on top of our gut health along the way. Pears are a seasonal ingredient that benefit your gut by acting as a prebiotic food that’s rich in fiber. When paired with probiotic-rich Lifeway Kefir, pears make this must-try smoothie a great way to keep your gut health in tip-top shape during the busiest time of the year.
Pears, banana, and spinach support your body with potassium, vitamin C, and prebiotic fiber, along with antioxidants that ward off inflammation, while our kefir’s probiotics, protein, calcium, and vitamin D bring better gut health, satiety, and immune-supporting benefits.
We boosted the seasonal flavor of this recipe with ginger, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla that give it a cozy, holiday-inspired taste you’ll adore. Plus, you can make this easy smoothie recipe in less than five minutes, so it’s perfect for the hustle and bustle. Pick up a bottle of our kefir at a store near you so you can enjoy it with us!
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: 2-3 mins Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1 frozen banana
- 1-2 cups spinach
- 1/2 a pear
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ginger
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- Garnish: pear slices from the other 1/2 of the pear
Directions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender in the order listed. Blend on low, then progress to high until thick and creamy. Garnish the glass with the other half of the pear, sliced in half. Enjoy!
- Garnish the glass with the other half of the pear, sliced in half. Enjoy!
