Berry Kefir Gut Health Smoothie
Tangy kefir, mixed berries and ground flax. It feeds your good bacteria and tastes like a berry milkshake.
Why this smoothie works
- Live kefir cultures deliver up to 12 probiotic strains
- 11g fiber including prebiotic beta-glucan and lignans
- Berry polyphenols feed beneficial gut bacteria
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupplain kefir
- 1 cupfrozen mixed berries
- 1/2banana, slightly green for resistant starch
- 1 tbspground flaxseed
- 1 tbsprolled oats
- 1/2 tspvanilla extract
Step-by-step instructions
- 1
Add kefir, oats and flax. Rest 2 minutes.
- 2
Add berries, banana and vanilla. Blend 45 seconds.
- 3
Pour and top with a few whole berries.
Pro tips
- Do not blend longer than needed. Heat from friction reduces probiotic count.
- Use a slightly underripe banana for more resistant starch.
Frequently asked questions
Kefir typically contains more strains and a higher count of live cultures than yogurt, making it a stronger probiotic choice.
Read the science behind it
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