Treat yourself to our Raspberries and Cream Smoothie made with probiotic-rich goodness and natural protein. Lifeway Kefir is blended with raspberries, bananas, vanilla protein powder, and collagen along with a decadent dressing of chocolate on top. This recipe is full of nutrients for skin, gut health, and muscle recovery support. Love your body with this decadent dose of goodness fueled by the benefits of Lifeway Kefir.
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: 2-5 Minutes Servings: 2Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 Medjool date
- 1 cup Lowfat Raspberry Kefir
- 1 cup Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1 cup ice
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 scoop collagen peptides protein
- Toppings: chocolate hazelnut spread, raspberries, coconut whipped cream
Directions
- Add all ingredients to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Top with coconut cream, frozen (or fresh) raspberries, and a drizzle of chocolate spread (we used Nutella here).