A delicious breakfast or snack during the holiday season, this Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie is so good for you and so delicious!
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!
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Ingredients
- 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. 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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
Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie
Equipment
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.
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