A smoothie this good deserves its own parade! Make any day a celebration just like Mardi Gras with our Probiotic King Cake Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir. It’s a perfect blend of Lifeway Berry Blast Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen made with our signature kefir cultures, warm cinnamon, vanilla, and berries that puts a nourishing twist on one of New Orleans’ most beloved culinary traditions. Our King Cake Smoothie turns each sip into a mini celebration that’s packed with probiotics and protein plus collagen because every king (and queen!) deserves to glow!
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup frozen banana chunks
- 1/2 cup Lowfat Berry Blast Probiotic Smoothie + Collagen
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. honey or maple syrup
- garnish: edible glitter for the rim of the glass
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Garnish the rim with edible glitter if desired, and enjoy!
