Fall flavor meets everyday wellness in our Pumpkin Spice Probiotic Smoothie Bowl. This creamy bowl is loaded with complete protein and live cultures from Lifeway Kefir, fiber and vitamin A from pumpkin (our favorite fall superfood), plus spices, nutty almond butter, and banana. Topped with crunchy cacao nibs, gluten-free granola, and cinnamon, this beautiful bowl is the perfect way to welcome in a new season and nourish your body, too.
Pumpkin Spice Lifeway Kefir: A Seasonal Favorite Packed with Protein and Probiotics
Get it while it’s hot for the best way to welcome in the cool weather! Our limited edition Lifeway Pumpkin Spice Kefir is only available during the fall months, and it’s a must-try if you love the flavor this autumnal blend delivers. Lactose-free, packed with complete protein, and loaded with 50 billions CFUs of probiotics per cup, our seasonal kefir transforms any smoothie bowl into a fall-flavored treat — without payback from your gut once the last spoonful is enjoyed.
Looking to find Lifeway Pumpkin Spice Kefir near you? Learn more about where to find it here.
After a quick blend to cultivate a creamy, smooth texture, this bowl is ready to be enjoyed. Cacao nibs on top boost this bowl with magnesium and fiber, while gluten-free granola delivers whole grain nutrition, additional fiber, and a dessert-like crunch without the sugar crash. Grab a spoon, and give this gut-healthy bowl a go with us!
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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 B12 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.
Prep Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Pumpkin Spice Kefir
- *or use our vanilla kefir and add more pumpkin and pumpkin spice powder for a similar flavor
- 3 large frozen bananas, sliced if needed
- 1/3 cup pure pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp. raw almond butter
- 1 tsp. pumpkin spice powder
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup or honey if you prefer it sweeter
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- Toppings: 1/4 cup low-sugar, gluten-free granola (we used Purely Elizabeth) and 1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Pumpkin Spice Kefir, frozen banana, pumpkin purée, raw almond butter, pumpkin spice powder, and pure maple syrup or honey to a blender, then blend until creamy.
- Dispense it into two bowls, then set in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill and thicken up a bit. Remove, garnish with cacao nibs and gluten-free granola, then enjoy!
