Our Strawberry Vanilla & Raspberry Smoothie Bowls are more than meets the eye. While beautiful on the outside, they’re also filled with beautifying ingredients on the inside. Strawberries are wonderful sources of antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients that support heart and skin health along with healthy collagen production. Paired with Lifeway Kefir, a probiotic and protein powerhouse, these bowls are a great way to start the day off strong. Add your favorite toppings and dig in!
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 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 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.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lifeway Lowfat Strawberry Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen banana or 1/2 cup frozen mango
- Toppings: fresh strawberries, raspberries, and/or shredded coconut, sliced almonds, hemp hearts (hemp seeds), or whatever you enjoy!
Directions
- Add Lifeway Strawberry Kefir, frozen strawberries, frozen 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. Add to your favorite smoothie bowl, add toppings, and enjoy!
- 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.
