For the days when you need a little extra boost, our Turmeric Mango Kefir Smoothie is here to save the day—no caffeine needed. This tropical-flavored delight is packed with complete protein and gut-healthy probiotics from Lifeway Kefir, plus it featuring nutrient-rich fruits and turmeric root, a common spice known for its health benefits to help combat inflammation.
Lifeway Kefir is a complete source of protein that helps satisfy hunger, stabilize blood sugar levels, and support energy levels, while also being high in probiotics with billions per serving. The live probiotics in Lifeway Kefir support the health of your microbiome, helping to give your body what it needs to help you feel your best day in and day out.
Mango used in this smoothie is an excellent source of vitamin C, plus it contains prebiotic fiber to nourish your gut bacteria. We paired mango with orange, another vitamin C powerhouse, and banana, a well-known smoothie ingredient packed with potassium and prebiotic fiber. These fruits combine beautifully with our kefir, creating a silky smooth, sweet delight that your gut will love as much as you do.
Turmeric root used in this healthy smoothie is a top spice not to miss out on if you haven’t tried it yet. Well-known for its uses to help combat inflammation, this bright orange root adds a beautiful color and helps aid in digestion, similar to the way ginger root does. Speaking of ginger, we also included this powerhouse of a spice in our smoothie. Ginger’s bold, warm flavor paired with the earthy notes of turmeric adds a lovely contrast to the sweetness of the fruits, while also adding natural grounding properties and digestive benefits that make this recipe hard not to love.
Sprinkle some unsweetened shredded coconut on top of your smoothie with some fresh mango or fresh banana slices, then enjoy. You’re well on your way to feeling your best in no time with some help from Lifeway Kefir in the kitchen!
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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 better 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 also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Lowfat Mango Kefir
- *or you can use our Whole Milk Mango Kefir for a richer taste
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/2 an orange, peeled
- 1 tsp. ground ginger or 1/2 an inch of fresh ginger root, peeled
- 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric powder or 1/4 inch of fresh turmeric root, peeled
- Optional ingredients: 1-2 tbsp. fresh hemp seeds, flax seeds, or chia seeds for more fiber, or 1/2 scoop protein powder or collagen, if desired
- Garnishes: unsweetened shredded coconut, fresh or frozen mango, and/or fresh banana
Directions
- Add Lifeway Kefir to a blender, followed by the mango, orange, frozen banana, and the ginger and turmeric. If adding optional ingredients, add them here. Blend until thick and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into 1-2 glasses, then sprinkle with the coconut and add fresh or frozen mango or banana slices on top. Enjoy!
