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Kefir Berry Smoothie

Published: Oct 21, 2021 · Last Updated: Oct 22, 2021 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This kefir berry smoothie is healthy and delicious! It's so easy to make and is full of gut-friendly ingredients. Kefir is a tasty addition to any smoothie recipe.

smoothie with a straw

I make a lot of smoothies around here. They are such an easy and healthy way to get a lot of nutrients. And lately I've loved including kefir in my smoothies. I usually balance it out with berries, bananas, and a little almond milk.

If I'm feeling wild, sometimes I'll add in a little spinach, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chia seeds to my smoothie. So tasty and getting in a ton of plant-based food!

smoothie from above

What is kefir?

Kefir is a cultured and fermented milk product. Think of it as a cross between milk and yogurt. It is considered to be gut-friendly as it has probiotics, just like yogurt.

One of the most popular brands is Lifeway, which is what I usually use in my kefir smoothies. You can get a variety of flavors like plain, vanilla, berry, and you can also find sugar-free versions.

You can find many different kinds of kefir. For dairy free-kefir, there is kefir made from coconut milk.

What kind of kefir to use in the smoothie:

So as I mentioned, there are so many kinds of kefir! For this smoothie, you can use what you have, but just be aware of several things.

Many kefir brands/flavors are actually pretty sweet and will contain sugar. If you have a sweet tooth and want a sweet smoothie, feel free to use one with sugar!

If you want to be a little more health-conscious and don't want added sugar in your smoothie, choose a type like the Lifeway unsweetened plain kefir. This is what I usually opt for.

Where can you buy kefir?

You can buy kefir at a lot of grocery stores! I've seen it at my regular grocery store, and they have it at Sprouts, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe's even carries versions!

How to customize:

  • Mango kefir smoothie - swap out the frozen berries for frozen mango
  • Strawberry kefir smoothie - instead of using mixed berries, just use strawberries
  • Add a handful of spinach or kale to add some more nutrients
  • Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed for Omega3s

How to make:

Simply add your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth! I love my Blendtec blender, but you can use whatever blender you have.

bananas milk kefir and berries in a blender

After the smoothie is blended, pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

smoothie on a table in the sun
smoothie with a straw

Kefir Smoothie

Recipe by Aimee
This kefir berry smoothie is healthy and delicious! It's so easy to make and is full of gut-friendly ingredients. Kefir is a tasty addition to any smoothie recipe.
5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 235 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients
 
 

  • ⅓ cup kefir
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1 cup frozen berries
  • 1 banana

Instructions
 

  • Add the kefir, milk, berries, and banana to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.

Notes

Recipe notes:
  • You can easily swap out the berries with a different type of fruit.
  • If desired, you can increase the amount of kefir and decrease the amount of milk. You could do ½ cup of kefir to ⅓ cup milk, or even do all kefir. I like the balance of the kefir and almond milk.
  • Instead of almond milk, you could use soy, oat, or another plant-based milk.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 604mgFiber: 11gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 286mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Sherry Ronning

    October 25, 2021 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    Your kefir berry smoothie was a big hit with my stomach!! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  2. Sachi

    October 23, 2021 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    This is a great way to enjoy kefir!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer

    October 22, 2021 at 8:20 am

    5 stars
    I love the added nutritional boost from using kefir. My new go-to morning smoothie!

    Reply
  4. Donna

    October 22, 2021 at 4:33 am

    5 stars
    I love how simple but full of goodness this smoothie is!

    Reply
  5. Mandy Applegate

    October 22, 2021 at 4:13 am

    5 stars
    I'd never heard of kefir but it was really good in my smoothie!

    Reply
  6. Lynn Polito

    October 21, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    So healthy and delicious! What a delicious smoothie!

    Reply

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