Lemon Berry Smoothie Bowl {with Kefir}
A refreshing and extremely nutritious smoothie bowl with the delicious flavors of lemon and mixed berries. The chopped walnuts add delicious crunch and texture. Kefir contains significantly more live, active cultures than yogurt and helps to increase the diversity of our gut microbiome. With 16g fiber and over 30g of protein, this smoothie bowl will keep you full and help you reach a higher overall protein and fiber intake. {Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Friendly}
Servings 1 serving
Calories 425kcal
Ingredients
- 4-6 ounces Lifeway Mixed Berry Kefir (or preferred kefir)
- 1 cup frozen mixed berries (I used blueberries and strawberries).
- 5 ice cubes (add more for a thicker smoothie bowl)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons chia seeds, optional
Toppings
- Fresh blueberries, raspberries and/or strawberries
- Chopped walnuts
- Drizzle of honey
- Nutella
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add kefir, the juice of 1/2 a lemon, chia seeds, protein powder, ice cubes, and frozen berries to a blender. Blend on low, give it a stir, and then blend again. If the mixture seems too thick, add a little more kefir.
- Check the consistency - it should be thick and like soft-serve. Feel free to add more ice cubes or frozen fruit for a thicker bowl!
- Pour the blended smoothie into a bowl. Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the blender. Top with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries as well as chopped nuts. Drizzle some honey over the top and enjoy! This smoothie bowl is best consumed immediately.
Notes
Tips for Success:
- Because this smoothie bowl uses more liquid than the average smoothie bowl to incorporate the kefir, you may need to add more frozen fruit (and it is a very large portion size). This recipe is extremely nutritionally balanced, minus being a little higher in sugar, so adding a little fruit will just provide more nutrients!
- When increasing fiber intake, it's best to start low and go slow. Gradually add more fiber into your diet over a few weeks and get all the benefits without the undesired side effects! Also, make sure to drink a lot of water.
- Adjust the sweetness based on your preferences. Depending on the protein powder used, you might not even want to add honey.
- If you don't have protein powder (or don't like it), top the smoothie bowl with hemp hearts and/or peanut butter for extra protein!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 425 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 12.4g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium 124mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 58% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Protein 38.8g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 741mg | 57% |
| Iron 4mg | 24% |
| Potassium 318mg | 7% |
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal