Honey Protein Banana Bread Smoothie

Our Honey Protein Banana Bread Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir, almond butter, and gluten-free oats is better than the baked recipe! It’s packed with the probiotics your microbiome needs and the complete source of protein your body needs. It’s also got all the warm, comforting flavors of freshly baked banana bread blended into a velvety textured smoothie. Plus, with probiotics from the Lifeway Kefir feeding off the prebiotic fibers from the oats and banana, you know you’re treating your body to something truly nourishing.

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.