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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes » Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie

    Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie

    Published: Dec 18, 2022 by lynnswayoflife · This post may contain affiliate links

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    A delicious breakfast or snack during the holiday season, this Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie is so good for you and so delicious!

    The gingerbread kefir smoothie is in front of the bottle of kefir.
    This smoothie is a perfect breakfast for the holidays!

    Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. However this is at no cost to you. Read my affiliate links full disclosure policy here.

    During the holiday season, we are all going overboard a little bit. Sometimes you just need a delicious smoothie to keep you full! This smoothie is loaded with probiotics from the kefir, but also has so much holiday flavor!

    I love keeping kefir on hand at all times. It's so delicious in smoothies, like this mixed berry smoothie. I use kefir in my kid's smoothies for breakfast almost every morning, so it only makes sense to make a smoothie for the holidays!

    This recipe is brought to you in collaboration with Lifeway Kefir. Thank you for supporting the brands that make my blog possible!

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    • Ingredients
    • What is Kefir?
    • How To Make A Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie
    • Variations
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Kefir Recipes
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    Ingredients

    An overhead shot of the ingredients for gingerbread kefir smoothie.
    You only need a few simple ingredients for this smoothie!
    • Vanilla Lifeway Kefir
    • Banana. To add a little more nutrition and to make the smoothie creamy.
    • Spices. Cinnamon and ground ginger.
    • Maple Syrup. To sweeten the smoothie a little. You can use honey instead of maple syrup if you prefer or you can leave out the maple syrup all together.
    • Ice. It's a smoothie after all!

    What is Kefir?

    Kefir is a tart and tangy cultured milk. It is full of good for you probiotics and is high in calcium and protein. In this recipe, we are using kefir where you would normally use buttermilk. The consistency is a little thicker than buttermilk and gives this smoothie a tang that you don't get from regular milk. It's similar to adding yogurt to your smoothie, which is so common these days!

    How To Make A Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie

    Peel the banana and add it to the blender.

    Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and add at least 1 cup of ice. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add more ice.

    Blend the smoothie until the consistency is pourable. Serve immediately.

    The kefir is being poured into a glass.
    Pour the kefir into the blender cup.
    The ingredients are added to the cup.
    Add the rest of the ingredients to the cup.

    Variations

    • Make popsicles! Pour the blended smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze for a few hours. The kids will love these popsicles!
    • Use a different flavor of kefir! Lifeway has so many different flavors! I like vanilla but you can use original or even holiday cookie!
    • Make a big batch! You can make a big batch of these smoothies and separate them into cups. Enjoy them throughout the week for breakfast or a snack.
    An overhead shot of the gingerbread kefir smoothie.
    Add a sprinkle of cinnamon to the top of the smoothie.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What else can I add to this smoothie?

    You can add spinach or kale to this smoothie for even more health benefits! Half of an avocado or a tablespoon of walnuts can be added as well for make this smoothie a filling meal. Add hemp seeds, flaxseeds, or chia seeds for more nutrition.

    Can I make this into a smoothie bowl?

    Yes! A smoothie bowl should be thicker, so use less kefir and a little more ice into the blender and then pour into a bowl. You can top the smoothie bowl with crushed gingerbread cookies and fruit.

    The smoothie is in front of gingerbread cookies and the vanilla kefir.
    This smoothie would be great with gingerbread cookies!

    More Kefir Recipes

    • Kefir Scones
    • Kefir Bread
    • Strawberry Kefir Ice Cream
    • Blueberry Kefir Bread
    • Kefir Snickerdoodles
    • Kefir Cornbread
    • Vanilla Kefir Muffins
    • Sweet Kefir Mango Pancakes

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    📖 Recipe

    The gingerbread kefir smoothie is in front of the bottle of kefir.

    Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie

    A delicious breakfast or snack during the holiday season, this Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie is so good for you and so delicious!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Servings: 1 Smoothie
    Calories: 318kcal
    Author: Lynn Polito

    Equipment

    • High Speed Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Vanilla Lifeway Kefir
    • 1 Banana
    • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
    • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
    • Ice

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.

    Notes

    • Make popsicles! Pour the blended smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze for a few hours. The kids will love these popsicles!
    • Use a different flavor of kefir! Lifeway has so many different flavors! I like vanilla but you can use original or even holiday cookie!
    • Make a big batch! You can make a big batch of these smoothies and separate them into cups. Enjoy them throughout the week for breakfast or a snack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 1mg
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