Our Strawberry Kefir Float combines juicy berries, creamy kefir and a dollop of whipped cream on top for the perfect summertime treat. Made with probiotic Lifeway Kefir, this treat is also great for your gut health, an excellent source of protein, plus rich in vitamins A, D, B vitamins, and minerals like potassium, magnesium, and calcium. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, plus prebiotic fiber found in whole plant foods. They’re also delicious in sweet summertime desserts, so gather the ingredients and enjoy this gut-nourishing treat with us!
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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Lowfat Plain Kefir
- 6 large strawberries, sliced
- 2 bananas, sliced and frozen
- toppings: fresh whipped cream or coconut cream, strawberry slices, and sliced almonds
Directions
- Place all ingredients into your blender in the order listed above, except for topping. Blend on high until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream (or coconut cream), and add fresh strawberry slices, sliced almonds, or your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
- For a sweeter flavor of kefir, use our Strawberry Lowfat Kefir, or for a richer flavor, try our Whole Milk Kefir instead of the lowfat variety with all the same probiotic benefits!
