Pistachio Cold Brew Smoothie

Is it cold brew season yet? Whether it’s warm outside or there’s a chill in the air, you can’t go wrong with our gut-healthy Pistachio Cold Brew Smoothie. It’s the perfect nutty, java-filled drink to set you on your way to having a great day since it’s made with Lifeway!

Our Cold Brew Pistachio Smoothie blends Lifeway Vanilla Organic Whole Milk Kefir with bold cold brew coffee, nutty pistachios, and a frozen banana for natural sweetness and a creamy texture. This recipe is packed with protein, prebiotic fiber, calcium, vitamin D, magnesium, and potassium making this a healthy smoothie recipe suitable for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Since it’s made with Lifeway Kefir, this blend is rich in live and active probiotics for your gut health, so you can sip without worry. Even better, Lifeway Kefir is an excellent source of complete protein and is lactose intolerant friendly due to the fermentation process it undergoes. Bananas in this recipe are a natural soothing food to the gut lining and very easy to digest while being a good source of prebiotic fiber. Pistachios have been found to be especially beneficial to gut health since they’re rich in polyphenols that feed the gut microbiome and are another source of prebiotic fiber while being low in saturated fats.

So grab your blender, some cold brew, and a bottle of Lifeway to make this recipe, and you’ll be buzzing with a calm, healthy gut all day long!

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 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 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.