Vanilla Kefir Smoothie
Ready for the best vanilla kefir smoothie ever? Learn our quick, healthy recipe bursting with probiotics and natural sweetness, try it today! This quick, portable smoothie recipe doubles as a post‑workout kefir drink or a breakfast kefir shake, perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon pick‑me‑up.
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
Primary Ingredients
- 2.5 cup vanilla flavoured kefir or Milk Kefir
- ¾ cup fresh figs or 2–3 dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup cherries fresh or frozen cherries
- 3 tablespoons oatmeal
Optional Add‑Ins
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon matcha green tea for a Matcha Vanilla Kefir Smoothie twist
- 1 tablespoon chia or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Combine all primary ingredients (kefir, figs or paste, cherries, oatmeal) in your high-powered blender.
- Blend until smooth you want a creamy smooth, thick and rich kefir shake.
- Pour and enjoy immediately as a low-sugar smoothie or high-protein kefir shake.
Notes
- For a dairy-free kefir smoothie, substitute water kefir or coconut kefir.
- To make a vegan kefir smoothie, use plant‑based kefir and skip honey or dairy additions.
- Swap figs for dates using the “Combine dates and warm water into a paste” method, or try a cottage cheese smoothie recipe for extra protein .
| Nutrition Facts | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 291 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Calcium | 391 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.7 mg |
| Vitamin A | 740 IU |
| Potassium | 323 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg |