It’s summertime! That means it’s time for chilled, refreshing smoothies of all flavors and kinds to combat the heat. So we’ve rounded up a sensational selection of simple summer smoothies to choose from whatever your heart desires. From bright berries to glorious greens, tantalizing tropical blends, and magnificent melon delights, there’s no smoothie recipe left behind. And thanks to Lifeway’s Kefir’s rich source of probiotic cultures, each smoothie recipe we share gives your gut billions of live probiotics to keep you happy and healthy all summer long. Enjoy!
1. Guava Smoothie
Guava is a tropical fruit unlike any other. Slightly sweet, and slightly tangy, with a hint of fresh floral flavor, this pink-fleshed beauty is an incredible source of vitamin C as well as potassium and fiber. Guava pairs perfectly with Lifeway kefir since the prebiotic fiber in guava harmonizes with the probiotics in Lifeway kefir to create a synergy effect on the gut microbiome for optimal function and care. Guava fruit and Guava Lowfat Lifeway Kefir also combine into the perfect cold, creamy texture to keep you cool and refreshed. Blend this recipe up today!
2. Cherry Dream Smoothie
We’re loving every sip of our Cherry Dream Smoothie! This vibrant, cheerful drink is packed with flavor and brimming with nutrients thanks to a combination of Black Cherry Lifeway Kefir and a bundle of bright, sweet cherries. Lifeway kefir and Farmer Cheese infuse this smoothie favorite with protein, probiotics, and vitamin D, while the cherries add a boost of potassium, vitamin C, and prebiotic fiber. Cheers to this recipe for gut health goals!
3. Summer Garden Smoothie
Give your taste buds a refreshing blend of summer’s best garden veggies. We all know it’s hard to get in enough veggies, especially when it’s too hot to cook outside, so keep things easy on yourself and blend them in a smoothie! Don’t worry, when you mix veggies with balancing flavors, the result is a delicious drink you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried it sooner. Lifeway kefir’s probiotics work with the prebiotic fiber in these veggies to provide optimal gut support so your body stays balanced and even-keel. Because a happy gut is a happy you!
4. Sunrise Smoothie
Our Sunrise Smoothie will make you ready to start the day with a bright and cheerful blend of Strawberry Lowfat Lifeway Kefir, fresh fruit, and our Mango Organic Whole Milk Lifeway Kefir. This recipe mixes tropical fruits with our kefir that combine into a velvety, smooth blend that’s exactly what your body desires first thing in the morning. Lifeway kefir’s unique probiotic cultures also deliver billions of goodness to help you feel great all day long. Start your day our right with this recipe!
5. Layered Berry Smoothie
Craving something creative? Our Layered Berry Smoothie is a great option to try! Featuring an assortment of blended berries with Lifeway Kefir for a smoothie treat that’s loaded with nutrients. Lifeway Kefir is the best smoothie starter because it loads your glass with probiotics and protein while the berries add prebiotic fiber to help fuel those good bacteria. Keep your gut happy with this smoothie!
6. Blueberry Cloud Smoothie
Reach new heights with our beloved Blueberry Cloud Smoothie. This fan-favorite recipe creates a cloud effect in your glass by mixing different combinations of fruits with Lifeway Kefir plus our Farmer Cheese to create sky-reaching potential with probiotics, protein, and a multitude of vitamins and minerals. Keep your body fueled the right way with this beautiful blend!
7. Skin-Enhancing Green Smoothie
We all need a little bit of skin refreshment from time to time, so we’ve got just the answer you need without any more potions or creams. Check this out: Lifeway kefir’s probiotics and unique combinations of nutrients, plus our dedication to the best fermentation process, greatly supports most skin issues. Lifeway kefir’s billions of live probiotic cultures can especially help with calming inflammation of the skin to fight redness, breakouts, and dryness. Give your body and skin the glow with fresh fruit, greens, and Lifeway kefir with this beautifying recipe!
8. Blueberry Avocado Smoothie
Do you consider yourself an avocado aficionado? We get it—they’re delicious! Avocados are also the perfect smoothie ingredient, especially if you want something different with the creaminess of a fresh banana, mango, or other fruit to create that texture. Avocados’ healthy fats, plus the incredible polyphenol compounds in blueberries all create a gorgeous blend that’s good for your gut, skin, and brain. Blueberries have also been shown to boost your mood, along with kefir. Lifeway kefir’s probiotics plus naturally occurring peptides work with the microbiome to optimize the gut-brain connection. Bring on the bliss with this recipe!
9. Watermelon Mango Smoothie
Brighten up the season with a fresh watermelon, or just blend it! We combined this fruity favorite with our seasonal Watermelon Lowfat Kefir to create the perfect marriage of ingredients for your next smoothie recipe. This summer smoothie mixes sweet, tropical mango with Lifeway kefir and fresh watermelon to give you a nutrient-dense recipe with prebiotic fiber from the fruit and probiotic cultures from our kefir. Want to make this? Find our Watermelon kefir near you here, then make this sweet summer recipe!
10. Ocean Smoothie
We saved one of the best for the last. Our Ocean Smoothie is the perfect beachy blend! We combined a variety of protein-rich ingredients with Lifeway Kefir to create a muscle-supporting smoothie to help your body recover after your summer activities. Lifeway’s Coconut Honey Whole Milk Kefir completes this blend to give you a recipe that will have you ready to hit the waves with total nourishment. Grab the recipe here and then hit the beach!
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