If you’re looking to increase your fruit intake, smoothies and shakes are a great way to pack in some of those five a day! They’re easy to make and super versatile by including different fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts.
Lots of people choose to have a smoothie for breakfast to start the day, but they’re also great during the afternoon if you’re on the go, and even as a post workout treat.
They’re also great to add kefir to, so if you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth while topping up your probiotics, it’s easier than ever with these 10 tasty kefir smoothie recipes!
1. Sweet cherry🍒
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this cherry smoothie recipe! The perfect way to sweeten our tart and tangy probiotic kefir. View recipe here.
2. Pineapple and turmeric🍍
This quick and easy smoothie is loaded with natural goodness. Sweet pineapple, creamy banana, and spicy turmeric – what’s not to love? View recipe here.
3. Blueberry & ginger 🫐
Start your day with this fibre-rich, nutrient-dense (not to mention vibrant) synbiotic smoothie! View recipe here.
4. Cucumber & mint 🥒
Stay cool and refreshed with this gut-healthy smoothie. Good for you, and good for your gut buts! A perfect hydrating drink for spring and summer. View recipe here.
5. Mega magnesium 🍌
Nourish your body with this magnesium-packed synbiotic smoothie. Our Mega Magnesium Smoothie offers over 150 mg of natural magnesium, making it a great option for an energy-boosting breakfast or post-workout snack! View recipe here.
6. Tropical green 🥭
Daisy’s go-to green smoothie! Boost your gut health and make your kefir taste YUMMY with this one. View recipe here.
7. Oatmeal & banana🌾
This hearty smoothie is thick, creamy, and loaded with oats. Perfect for a quick and easy breakfast. View recipe here.
8. Healthy chocolate 🍫
Here is a delicious chocolate smoothie recipe designed to nourish your gut bugs – it’s so good you can enjoy it for breakfast, guilt-free! View recipe here.
9. Mango & coconut 🥥
Fall in love with mangos this summer for a quick, gut-healthy treat! Low-calorie, nutrient-rich and gut-healthy – what’s not to love? View recipe here.
10. Banana & peanut butter 💪
Looking to fuel your body and achieve healthy weight gain? Try this gut-healthy synbiotic smoothie for breakfast or a snack. It has over 800 calories and is packed with nutrient-rich, gut-healthy goodness. View recipe here.
Why should I add kefir to my smoothie?
Chuckling Goat Kefir is packed full of probiotic goodness – 27 different strains to be precise – making it one of the strongest on the market.
All those little microbes need feeding, so mixing our kefir into a smoothie provides lots of different fibres for them to eat! The more different types of food you include, the more choice of fibres they have to snack on.
What fruit goes well with kefir?
The great thing about smoothies and shakes is that you can add anything you like to them! Popular fruits like bananas, strawberries and watermelon go well and help add a little sweetness. Some fruits like mangos, pineapples and grapes are high in natural sugars and will be packed with sweetness!
Fruits lower on the sugar scale include blueberries, tart berries, such as blackberries and raspberries, and grapefruit.
Alternatively, adding vegetables or more savoury options to your smoothies such as carrots, cucumbers and avocados help add in some extra vitamins and fibre.
Do I have to use fresh fruit, or is frozen fruit ok too?
Absolutely! The debate between fresh vs. frozen often gets raised, but in reality, both options are fine! Fresh fruits are great when choosing seasonal fruits to ensure they’re at their juiciest and sweetest, but frozen fruits are also picked at their ripest, so still contain all the benefits of fresh.
Fresh fruit is often more expensive and has a shorter shelf life than frozen, which can stay in the freezer for months, making it a more economical choice.
What else can I add to my kefir smoothie besides fruit?
Oats, flax seeds, chia seeds, dates, honey, nuts and nut butters such as peanut, hazelnut or cashew butter are all great options to add to your smoothies to help thicken them and add in extra vitamins.
Protein powders, or other daily supplements also make a great additions, as does our Complete Prebiotic Power to keep your fibre levels topped up!
Does putting kefir in a blender affect it?
Blitzing up your kefir won’t affect the probiotics in it. The main thing that damages probiotics is heat, so avoid cooking with, or heating your kefir, to retain that beneficial bacteria goodness.
What should I avoid mixing with kefir?
While there’s nothing to avoid as such, it’s worth paying attention to the things you’re adding to your smoothie. As mentioned previously, if you’re watching your sugar intake, whether for glucose or weight management concerns, avoid adding too many high sugar fruits into one smoothie.
Consider a ‘green smoothie’ with a handful of fruit added in. Again, with supplements like protein powders, avoid ones with too many additives or bulking agents if you’re looking to make your smoothie as natural as possible.
Want more smoothie ideas? Check out our ultimate Gut-Brain Health smoothie to start you on your gut healing journey!
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