Enjoy the recipes you love by being more mindful of the ingredients used to create them. Our Rocky Road Smoothie is an example of an indulgent recipe that we’ve reworked to embody conscious consumption. It tastes just like the classic ice cream blend but with cleaner ingredients and the addition of healthy probiotics.
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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.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Chocolate Lowfat Kefir
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp mixed chopped nuts
- 1 Tbsp mini gelatin-free marshmallows
- Cocoa nibs, optional
- Coconut whipped cream, optional
Directions
- Add the Lifeway Lowfat Chocolate Truffle Kefir and the banana to the pitcher of a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth, or until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour the smoothie into a large glass and dust with cocoa powder. Garnish with marshmallows, chopped nuts, and optional cocoa nibs and whipped coconut cream.
- You can find gelatin-free marshmallows at most natural grocery stores or health food stores.
- For a thicker smoothie, use our Frozen Kefir!
