Berry your taste buds in a wave of colors with our Layered Berry Smoothie. As beautiful as it is delicious, this easy recipe stacks an assortment of blended berries with Lifeway Kefir for a smoothie treat that’s loaded with nutrients. Lifeway Kefir is the best smoothie starter because it loads the glass with probiotics and protein while the berries add prebiotic fiber to help fuel those good bacteria.
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With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- Blue/purple Layer:
- 1 cup Lowfat Blueberry Kefir
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 package of frozen blueberry smoothie packs
- 2 tbsp blue spirulina
- Pink Layer:
- 1 frozen package Acai
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- Middle Layer:
- 1/2 cup additional Low-Fat Plain Kefir
- Other Ingredients:
- Frozen wild blueberries
Directions
- Blend together each layer separately. Blend the blue/purple layer slightly until multiple colors appear, don't over blend.
- Pour in the blue/purple layer. Add about a tsp of Lowfat Plain Lifeway Kefir in the middle. Add the pink layer on top. Top with frozen wild blueberries and ejoy!
