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}

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword 5-minute breakfast, healthy high protein and fiber breakfast, protein smoothie bowl

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 425kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

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.

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