These bright and beautiful Strawberry Vanilla & Raspberry Smoothie Bowls are a refreshing way to start the day. They’re loaded with prebiotics and probiotics, thanks to the berries, banana, and Lifeway Oat. Plus, these fruits are packed with vitamin C to support immunity. Grab some probiotic Lifeway Oat and blend a morning masterpiece you’ll want to share with someone special. It’s a breakfast that will impress!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually 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-fat 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 unique 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.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates that are a source of fiber that are naturally found in a variety of plant foods[b]. Your body actually can’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems. Lifeway Oat contains both prebiotics and probiotics for optimal gut and brain health.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
- 1 cup Lifeway Strawberry Whole Milk Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh raspberries (frozen will make it thicker)
- 1 frozen banana or 1 cup frozen mango
- Toppings: fresh strawberries, raspberries, and/or shredded coconut, sliced almonds, hemp hearts (hemp seeds), or whatever you enjoy!
Directions
- 1. Add the Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Strawberry, frozen strawberries, frozen or raspberries, and frozen banana (or mango) to a blender and blend until thick and creamy. If you have a tamper, use it as the mixture should be very thick.
- TIP: If you freeze the bowl you’re serving the smoothie bowl in while you’re blending the ingredients, it will stay colder longer once you transfer the blended ingredients into the bowl.
