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Strawberry Pineapple Pecan Smoothie

You’ll go nuts for this Strawberry Pineapple Pecan Smoothie! This sensational combination of sweet strawberries, tropical pineapple and mango, rich and buttery pecans, and tart, probiotic Lifeway Kefir creates a delicious smoothie that gives off major dessert vibes. Since this smoothie is made with Lifeway Kefir, you can be sure your gut will love this smoothie as much as you do.

 

With fiber from the fruit and pecans, probiotics and protein from Lifeway Kefir, plus loads of vitamins and antioxidants, this is a smoothie that will tame your appetite, tantalize your taste buds, and support your gut health, skin, and immune system. Drink up!

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 inflammationsupport 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: 2-4

Directions

  1. Add all the ingredients except the toppings to a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy. The mixture will be very thick, so feel free to add more Lifeway Kefir if you want it thinner, or leave it as is for the consistency of soft serve ice cream.
  2. Pour the smoothie into 2-4 glasses, and then add toppings to each glass as desired. Serve and enjoy!