This Peppermint Mocha Probiotic Shake made with Lifeway Kefir is just what the holiday season calls for! With indulgent chocolate, bright peppermint, coffee, and our creamy kefir, this recipe gives you that warm holiday feeling all in the form of a healthy smoothie.
Our Peppermint Mocha Probiotic Shake features vanilla Lifeway Kefir that provides probiotics and protein, along with a creamy texture that is unlike any peppermint mocha drink out there. Drink it on a chilly day when you need a healthy pick-me-up, or enjoy it any time you want to experience a seasonal treat with a gut-healthy twist.
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, support the digestive system, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1. Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup cold-brew concentrate, or very strong cold-coffee
- 1 tbsp. cacao powder
- 1 1/2 frozen bananas (sliced if needed)
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 tbsp. dairy-free dark chocolate chips/chunks
- Toppings: Lifeway Whipped Farmer Cheese, peppermint pieces, chocolate chavings, or anything else you prefer
Directions
- In a high-speed blender, add the ingredients in the order listed except the toppings. Blend until thick and frosty.
- Pour in a glass, add toppings, and enjoy!
