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A lemon berry smoothie garnished with lemon wedges and whipped cream on a counter with lemons in the background.
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Healthy Lemon Berry Smoothie That Tastes Like Dessert

This healthy lemon berry smoothie tastes like dessert but is packed with protein, fiber, probiotics, and antioxidants. Made with kefir, Greek yogurt, and real fruit, it’s the perfect sweet treat that supports gut health and satisfies your cravings. High protein without protein powder! Makes 8-10 ounce serving.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword gut health smoothie, healthy dessert, healthy high protein and fiber breakfast, kefir recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 354kcal
Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Lifeway mixed berry kefir do not recommend substituting this one!
  • 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt can sub with plain yogurt for lower sugar content
  • 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds or ground flaxseed nutrition calculated using 1 tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries
  • Zest of 1/2 a lemon, plus some of the juice per taste preference
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Additions

  • Whipped cream highly recommended for topping
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • Vanilla extract
  • Honey or preferred sweetener if you prefer more sweetness

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend for at least 30 seconds, until smooth and well-combined.
  • Taste test and adjust tartness with more lemon or sweetness by adding honey or preferred sweetener. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately! I like to top with whipped cream.

Notes

  • See directions in the post for tips on lemon zest.
  • Lifeway Kefir is 99% lactose-free! Sub Greek yogurt with high protein plant-based yogurt like Kite Hill for an (almost) lactose-free version.
Nutritional information calculated for one serving using one tablespoon of Simple Truth Organic chia seeds.
354 calories, 23 grams of protein, 7.6 grams of fat, 537 mg sodium, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 37 grams of total sugars, 11 grams of fiber, good source of calcium, 19% daily value of vitamin D. 

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal