Treat your mom, or any special lady in your life, to our Probiotic ‘Momosa’ Smoothie for a healthy approach to a traditional mimosa prepared with love and Lifeway Kefir. This mocktail features sweet and luscious Mango Organic Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir, one of our favorite kefir offerings to enjoy when we want an indulgent tropical flavor with incredible health benefits. Lifeway Kefir contains billions of live and probiotics that support gut health, immune health, digestion, and overall mood, making it a perfect ingredient to use in creamy frozen mocktails like this one. Lifeway Kefir is also a great source of natural, bioavailable protein to support muscle health, mood, energy levels, and overall optimal nutrition.
We blended our kefir with orange juice, fresh fruit, and frozen strawberries before pouring the mixture into champagne flutes and adding sliced strawberries on top. You can use a touch of sparkling water to give it a fizzy texture if you want more of a mocktail-like drink, or you can leave it out for a simple, yet delicious smoothie version. Either way, any woman in your life will love this Probiotic ‘Momosa’ Smoothie, and you’ll love knowing you’re sharing something with her that loves her back!
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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prep Time: 2-3 mins Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Milk Mango Kefir
- 2 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/3 cup fresh pineapple or mango
- 1 cup orange juice (no sugar added)
- 1/4 cup sparkling water (if you want it fizzy; if not, leave out)
- fresh strawberries for garnish
Directions
- Add Lifeway Kefir, frozen strawberries, fresh fruit, and orange juice into a blender. Add the sparkling water if you want a fizzy drink. Blend on low, then progress to high until thick and frosty. If you want it thicker, add more frozen strawberries (or you can use crushed ice).
- Pour into champagne flutes, and serve with sliced strawberries on top of each glass. Serves 2.
- For best results: Serve this immediately after blending instead of preparing ahead.
- If you want a frostier drink: You can also freeze the orange juice into ice cube trays before you blend it all together. If going this route, add 1/3 cup extra Lifeway Kefir to make sure it all blends up correctly.
- Want more fruity flavor? Use a blend of tropical fruit and frozen strawberries instead of all frozen strawberries.
- Want a different flavor of kefir? Try our Organic Whole Milk Peach, another excellent choice! Or, you can use our classic Lowfat Strawberry, Lowfat Mango, or our Organic Whole Milk Strawberry Kefir.
