A smoothie this beautiful deserves two layers. Our Mango Kiwi Layered Green Smoothie takes on a double dose of goodness from two flavors of Lifeway Kefir, plus fresh kiwi and mango for a scrumptious smoothie that tastes even better than it looks and is packed with gut health benefits, too.
The green layer blends probiotic-rich Lifeway Strawberry Kefir with kiwi, mango, and banana for a bright, tropical flavor, while the yellow layer combines Lifeway Mango Kefir with banana, pineapple, and mango for a creamy finish. With billions of probiotics and complete protein from Lifeway Kefir in every sip, this fruit-filled delight is full of fresh goodness.
Pairing fiber-rich foods (fruit, veggies, nuts, seeds, whole grains) with protein-rich foods like Lifeway Kefir helps keep you fuller for longer, and pairing fiber-rich foods with probiotic-rich foods like Lifeway Kefir supports a healthy microbiome. These two tips are easy ways to help your body thrive from within and are simple ways to maintain healthy habits at mealtime. That’s why this Mango Kiwi Layered Green Smoothie is a terrific choice to enjoy when you want a healthy reset without restrictions. Trust us, you’ll love it!
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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, support the digestive system, 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 including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 1 large or 2 small servingIngredients
Green Layer:
- 1 cup Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
- 2 fresh green kiwis, peeled and sliced
- a handful of baby spinach (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
Yellow Layer:
- 1 cup Lowfat Mango Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen banana slices
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple pieces
Garnishes:
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberry slices
- 1 tbsp. raw hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
- 1 fresh kiwi, sliced
Directions
- Blend the green layer by adding Lifeway Strawberry Kefir, kiwis, spinach, and banana to a blender, then blend until creamy and divide it between one or two glasses (depending on how many servings you're making).
- Quickly rinse out the blender and make the yellow layer. Add Lifeway Kefir, banana, mango, and pineapple to a blender, then blend until creamy. Add on top of the green layer.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries, sliced kiwi, and hemp seeds to finish. Enjoy!
