It takes two to mango 🥭 This beautifully layered Mango Pistachio Smoothie combines the tropical, floral flavor of mangos with earthy, buttery pistachios. Mangos are always a good smoothie ingredient because they’re naturally thick, so they make a smoothie that’s rich and creamy. They’re also bursting with vitamin C, which is crucial for immunity. Pistachios pair perfectly, because these flavorful little nuts are rich in #fiber and loaded with energizing B vitamins. Our Lifeway Mango Kefir dances with this dynamic duo and elevates it further by loading the #recipe with #calcium, #protein, and #probiotics.
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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 fat 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: 2-5 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- MANGO LAYER:
- 2 Cups Frozen Mangos
- 1 Cardamom
- Handful of pistachios
- 1 cup Mango Lowfat Kefir
- PISTACHIO LAYER
- 2 cups ice
- Handful of pistachios
- 1 cup frozen avocados
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Vanilla Whole Milk Kefir
- TOPPINGS:
- Pistachios, coconut cream, mango chunks
Directions
- Place all ingredients of mango layer into blender and blend until smooth
- Place all ingredients of pistachio layer into blender and blend until smooth
- layer each smoothie layer in your favorite cup, top with whipped coconut cream, pistachios and mango chunks