We’re living it up with this decadent Mocha Mousse Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir in hand! Sweet and smooth with a little caffeine kick to get you going, this simple recipe delivers a coffeehouse-quality smoothie from the comfort of your kitchen.
The probiotics in Lifeway Kefir also provide an extra boost of support for your digestive system in a gentle way that nourishes and eases digestion, but helps your gut bacteria thrive so it can take care of you. Our kefir is also an excellent source of protein to help your body run more efficiently while you enjoy this delicious, coffeehouse-like treat right at home.
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: 2-5 Minutes Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. instant espresso powder (or 1/2 tbsp. instant coffee powder)
- 1 tbsp. raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup cold brew coffee or chilled brewed drip coffee (use decaf if desired)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1-2 pitted Medjool dates (or 3-4 smaller Deglet Noor dates)*
- 1/2 cup crushed ice (or 10 cubes)1/2 cup crushed ice (or 10 cubes)
- Toppings: whipped cream, raw cacao nibs or mini dark chocolate chips, and 1 tsp. drizzle of pure maple syrup
Directions
- Prep: Before blending, put your glass of choice into the freezer for 10 minutes or so. It keeps the recipe cold and truly enhances the flavor. Trust us!
- Add Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir, and all the remaining ingredients except the toppings to a strong, high-speed blender. Blend on low for 5 seconds or so, then power the speed up to high and blend for 10-15 seconds until the bananas, ice, and dates have broken down.
- Remove the chilled glass out of the freezer, pour in the shake, and add your toppings of choice. Enjoy!
- *The dates used here have a natural caramel flavor to them, but if you want a stronger flavor, use caramel-flavored cold-brew or chilled, brewed coffee made with a caramel-flavored coffee. These are healthier options than shelf-stable caramel syrup and truly delicious all the same!
