With a gorgeous pink, purplish hue and luscious texture, this Mixed Berry Mango Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir is a gut-healthy win! Mangoes, berries, and probiotic-rich Organic Whole Milk Mixed Berry Lifeway Kefir are blended together to feed your microbiome all the good stuff to keep your healthy gut bacteria thriving. Lifeway Kefir contains billions more probiotics than supplements do and it helps establish a healthier gut every time you enjoy it. Mangoes contain natural prebiotic fiber that feeds gut bacteria, and berries are an excellent source of fiber to further the benefits this smoothie brings.
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: 5 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Milk Mixed Berry Kefir
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 2 tbsp. organic oats (or ground flax or chia seeds)
- 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder
Directions
- In a high-speed blender add all ingredients and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Pour a small amount of Lifeway Kefir into a glass, then top with the blended smoothie mixture above. Top with fresh strawberries or other berries if desired.