Our Orange and Cream Smoothie Bowl is here to prove that gut health dreams come true since this bright bowl of goodness is made with Lifeway Kefir. This smoothie bowl’s texture is creamy and luxurious, creating a silky base that lets the orange notes shine. Each spoonful feels lively and bright, with juicy bursts that dance across your palate before settling into a mellow finish.
Treat yourself to this vibrant and sensational smoothie that’s packed with muscle-building protein, immune-supporting vitamin D, and billions of probiotics to support gut health from Lifeway Kefir we used in the recipe. It’s time to ditch the glass and grab a spoon, because this recipe is truly something special, and it’s one you definitely won’t want to rush through.
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 optimal digestion and 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 contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
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Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1 large frozen bananas
- 1-2 oranges, peeled and frozen
- 1-2 tsp. raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- optional: pinch of salt to bring out the flavor.
- Toppings: granola, fresh strawberries, orange slices, nuts, and/or seeds of choice
Directions
- Add Lifeway Kefir and the frozen banana and orange(s) to a blender with the raw honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, and a pinch of salt if using.
- Blend this mixture on low to get the blender going, then progress to high until thick and creamy. If your blender has a tamper, use it to help the ingredients combine more optimally.
- Once the mixture is thick and creamy, spoon it into a bowl and add any toppings you love most. We chose fresh strawberries, fresh orange slices, granola, and nuts and seeds. Enjoy!
