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A creamy strawberry gut health smoothie with kefir in a tall glass with a pink straw in it, garnished with a strawberry on a wooden platter.
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Creamy Strawberry Gut Health Smoothie

An easy, delicious smoothie with fiber, probiotics and prebiotics to promote a healthier gut microbiome. This smoothie can be made in less than 5 minutes as a healthy way to start your day or a nutritious snack high in protein.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword high fiber smoothie, probiotic smoothie
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 316kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Strawberry 1% Milkfat Kefir
  • 1 5.5-oz. container (or 1/2 cup) Chobani Vanilla Greek Yogurt
  • 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
  • 1/2 cup Vita Coco Coconut Water with Pineapple, or water
  • Drizzle of honey (optional)

Instructions

  • Measure all ingredients. Pour coconut water, then kefir, yogurt, honey, strawberries and chia seeds into blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use only one tablespoon of chia seeds or omit if just starting to eat foods high in fiber. Gradually increase the fiber over a matter of weeks.
  • Change the flavor profile by switching up the flavor of Greek yogurt and kefir.
  • Try different frozen fruits - the more variety the better! You could use strawberries and pineapple for a more tropical flavor and increased bacterial diversity.
  • Add a flavored kombucha for even more benefits of fermentation - it's the most studied fermented food. However, it does have a vinegar-like taste which might be a turn-off for some people.
  • For even more protein, consider adding nut butter or one scoop of protein powder. Another option? Top with hemp hearts.
  • Make it into a smoothie bowl and top with chopped nuts and fresh fruit.
Nutritional information is an estimation, and individual preparation and ingredients may cause discrepancies. Below information is without honey, and only one tablespoon of chia seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving  
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 42.1g 15%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g 45%
Total Sugars 27.9g  
Protein 22g  
Vitamin D 1mcg 3%
Calcium 388mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 390mg 8%

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal