A healthy morning smoothie with protein, veggies, and fruits is a great way to start the day, and our Mango Carrot Ginger Smoothie is just the one to try if you’re also looking to support your gut health. This glowing smoothie is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C, flavonoids and other compounds found in carrots, mangoes, and ginger root that support skin health, digestion, and a healthy immune system.
We paired these healthy fruits and veggies with Lifeway Kefir which is an excellent source of complete protein and probiotics to keep your gut health in check, along with anti-inflammatory peptides that contribute to a healthier immune system. The sweetness of mango and carrots play beautifully with the spiciness in ginger which all come together perfectly when our mango Grassfed Whole Milk Kefir is blended in. We even added anti-inflammatory turmeric powder which adds flavor, health benefits, and a stunningly beautiful color. Drink up to glow-up!
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 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.
Prep Time: 2 mins Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Mango Grassfed Kefir – Lactose Free
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots or baby carrots
- 1/4 tsp. ginger powder or 1 inch fresh ginger root, peeled
- 1/4 tsp. turmeric for added color and anti-inflammatory benefits
- Optional for added sweetness: 1 pitted date, 1/2 a fresh or frozen banana, 1-2 drops of stevia, or 1 tsp. honey
- Optional: add your favorite collagen peptides or 1/2 a scoop of vanilla protein powder if you want more protein
Directions
- Add the ingredients to a blender in the order listed, then blend on low and progress to high until thick and creamy. Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy!
- To make this thicker, use frozen carrots and be sure to use frozen mango instead of fresh mango. Adding 1/2 a frozen banana will also make it thicker and sweeter, or you can just add ice cubes, too.
