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Kefir Smoothie

Published: Oct 21, 2021 · Last Updated: Jan 26, 2024 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This kefir smoothie is healthy and delicious! It's so easy to make and uses frozen berries and banana.

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!

How to make a kefir smoothie

Simply add your ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth!

bananas milk kefir and berries in a blender

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

smoothie from above
smoothie on a table in the sun

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

There are so many kinds of kefir! For this kefir 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 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

Smoothie recipes

  • Blueberry oatmeal smoothie
  • Cranberry smoothie
  • Kiwi cucumber smoothie
  • Cinnamon banana smoothie
  • Spirulina smoothie
  • Cauliflower smoothie
  • Pineapple spinach smoothie
Kefir smoothie in a glass

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.
4.91 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes 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

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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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. 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
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