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.
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!
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.
After the smoothie is blended, pour into a tall glass and enjoy!
Kefir Smoothie
Equipment
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
- 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
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Sherry Ronning
Your kefir berry smoothie was a big hit with my stomach!! Thanks for the recipe!
Sachi
This is a great way to enjoy kefir!
Jennifer
I love the added nutritional boost from using kefir. My new go-to morning smoothie!
Donna
I love how simple but full of goodness this smoothie is!
Mandy Applegate
I'd never heard of kefir but it was really good in my smoothie!
Lynn Polito
So healthy and delicious! What a delicious smoothie!