Get festive this season with our Minty Sugar Cookie Smoothie! A healthy take on a holiday classic, recipe is made with our Limited-Edition Holiday Cookies Kefir, which means it’s packed with probiotics and protein. We mix the kefir with a blend of fruit and a mélange of nostalgic winter spices for a light, aromatic smoothie that feels like the holidays! If you can’t find our Holiday Cookies flavor, feel free to sub in our plain kefir instead!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
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: 2-5 Minutes Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Holiday Cookies Kefir
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 pitted Mejool dates
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Garnish with organic candy cane!
