Experience the taste of summer with our Watermelon Mango Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir. This sweet, colorful drink is gut-friendly and nutrient-dense thanks to our probiotic kefir used in the recipe since it’s a high-quality source of protein, calcium and vitamin D.
Blend this beauty up with us while watermelon is in season, and feel free to mix and match any flavors of Lifeway Kefir you want if you can’t find the Organic Whole Milk Mango Lifeway Kefir that we used. Mangoes, Lifeway Kefir, and watermelon all make a great combination for your gut health and skin no matter which flavors of our delicious, probiotic-rich kefir you use. We chose to freeze the watermelon ahead of time for an extra frosty treat, so take this extra step if you have time—it’s worth it!
Find Lifeway Kefir and our other probiotic products in a store near you here, or shop online to have them delivered. Check out our our other recipes here for more delicious inspiration!
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, support the digestive system, 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 including vitamins D3, K, and B 12 along with calcium and potassium. Along with our kefir, we also offer our creamy, cultured Lifeway Farmer Cheese, a high protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt or sugar.
Ingredients
Pink Layer:
- 1 cup Organic Mango Whole Milk Kefir
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries or strawberry slices
- 1 cup frozen watermelon cubes (freeze ahead)
Orange Layer:
- 1 cup additional Organic Whole Milk Mango Kefir or another flavor of choice
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple pieces
- 3/4 cup frozen mango cubes
Garnishes:
- unsweetened coconut flakes, additional mango or watermelon slices
Directions
- Blend together each layer separately. In your favorite glass, pour the mango smoothie into about 1/3 of the glass. Top with watermelon layer. For each layer, slightly swirl them together before you place in another layer.
- Top with coconut flakes and additional fruit slices if using, then enjoy!
