Kefir is the most prevalent dairy product in my diet – and for many good reasons:
- The symbiotic colony of bacteria that make up kefir “grains” are a rich host of probiotics
- Probiotics help to encourage a healthy microflora in the gut
- Fermenting whole milk (preferably raw and grass fed … I love goat’s!) actually leaves kefir almost completely lactose free
- Kefir is a rich source of thiamin, B12, biotin, calcium, phosphorus, folates and Vitamin K2 it makes it a complete bone health booster
Because of these reasons and because I culture my own kefir each day at home – it’s frequently featured in my smoothie recipes. If you can tolerate dairy I highly recommend you try this smoothie out. It’s a take on a comfort food and kids lunch box classic adapted for an on-the-go lifestyle. Note that you can sub in nut and/or sunflower seed butters in this recipe for the nuts/seeds themselves – I just found it easier to blend the nuts in at the time of creation! Also, if kefir isn’t your “milk” of choice try subbing in coconut milk or homemade almond milk and let us know what you think.
If you’re interested in learning more about kefir and its benefits read on at Chris Kresser’s blog, here.
- ½ cup rolled uncooked oats (optional)
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- ½ cup peanuts (or almonds or sunflower seeds depending on dietary needs/preference)
- 2.5 cups kefir
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tbs honey
- 2 cups frozen mixed berries
- Place all ingredients in the blender (I love my vitamix!) pouring the liquid first
- Blend on high until smooth
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