You just can’t beat a classic, right? Our Peanut Butter Strawberry Banana Smoothie combines strawberries, banana, and peanut butter with our probiotic Strawberry Lifeway Kefir. This smoothie is a great sources of antioxidants, fiber, and protein from heart-healthy peanut butter, Lifeway kefir, and vanilla protein powder. Tip: Freeze your bananas for a thicker, colder smoothie. Either way, you can’t go wrong here!
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Strawberry Lowfat Kefir
- 1 cup frozen sliced strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp. all natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
Directions
- Blend together all ingredients and enjoy!
