We’re turning a timeless dessert favorite into a sippable treat with our Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. This creamy, slightly tangy smoothie embodies the delicious flavor of a strawberry cheesecake but is made with better ingredients. Probiotic Lifeway Kefir is blended with protein-packed Lifeway Farmer Cheese, sweet banana, frozen strawberries, vanilla, and maple, then poured into a glass and topped with crushed graham crackers.
This smoothie is easy to prepare and versatile, so feel free to use fresh fruit instead of frozen, and if you’re gluten-free, use cinnamon-flavored gluten-free crackers like Simple Mills brand instead of graham crackers. We chose our Lowfat Strawberry Kefir to use in this recipe, but you can also use our Lowfat Plain kefir, or for a richer taste, use our whole milk varieties. Either way, our probiotic kefir keeps your gut happy and nourished, while Lifeway Farmer Cheese packs in additional live cultures and complete protein for a nourishing blend to keep you full longer.
Find Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese in a store near you here so you can make this recipe with us!
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 a 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 a 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.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
- *or you can use our Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 1/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
- Toppings: fresh strawberries and crushed graham crackers or gluten-free alternative, like Simple Mills cinnamon flavored crackers
Directions
- Add Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese to a blender. Add the maple and vanilla, then add in the frozen strawberries and frozen banana. Blend until thick and creamy (about 10 seconds).
- Pour into a glass and top with fresh strawberries and graham crackers (or gluten-free alternative). Enjoy!
