Smoothies are one of my go-to snack and I’ve been making them for years now. They’re sweet. They’re refreshing. They’re packed with nutrients. I mostly make green smoothies, but I like to try other things as well to feed my body a variety of vitamins and minerals. This delicious smoothie tastes almost as good as a dessert and you would never guess how nutritious it is. It combines kefir, cacao powder, hemp hearts, and seasonal fruits which satisfy your sweet cravings in a naturally healthy manner.
The base of my smoothie is Blueberry flavored kefir. Kefir (pronounced kee-fer) is a tangy and tart yogurt like drink full of good bacteria. We have always eaten a lot of yogurt, but I heard kefir contains more friendly probiotics than regular yogurt. Hence beginning of 2017 I started adding kefir in smoothies. If you are one of that people who never had any kind of probiotics before my suggestion would be to start having kefir slowly. Kefir tastes awesome but takes some time getting used to. It is highly detoxifying and you might experience some negative symptoms if you start out with a full glass straight away. This does not mean you should stop drinking kefir. In fact, it probably means that your body needs the good bacteria in milk kefir all the more. So start off with 2-3 tbsp. a day in a smoothie and slowly increase as you begin to tolerate it.
This smoothie gets an added antioxidant boost from cacao powder.
Cacao powder is an all-natural unprocessed alternative to cocoa powder without the fat and sugar. Rich in magnesium and iron, it’s a truly healthy way to hit those chocolate cravings! It’s a bit pricey but makes incredible smoothies and desserts.
Give it a try and let me know how you like and feel!
Tastes like an indulgence but works like a health food.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flavored milk kefir
- 1 tbsp. hemp hearts
- 1 tbsp. cacao powder
- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 kiwi, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 fuyu persimmon, sliced
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 45 – 60 seconds.
- Serve!
Angie@Angie's Recipes
So creamy! I am not a fan of smoothie, but do LOVE kefir!
Balvinder
It’s good if you can drink plain kefir without adding in a smoothie.
cheri
Going to try kefir now thanks Balvinder, your smoothie looks delicious
natalia20041989
So delicious and healthy☺
pankti
Hi.. You guys are so inspiring, keeping fit, eating healthy and blogging regularly.. Love the recipe..
Balvinder
Glad to hear that, Pankti! Welcome to my blog and hope to see you more often.
Thank you!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com
Balvinder, this sounds delicious! I’ve not heard of hemp hearts before; perhaps there is another name for it here in the US. I see that you are gluten-intolerant. I’m not, but several of my friends are, so I’ve developed a number of GF recipes for them. I look forward to checking out your GF recipes soon.
Balvinder
I think hemp hearts are sold by the same name in Canada and US. I have been using it for a few years and I find them more neutral tasting than chia or Flax. Plus they have a very good nutrition profile. Thanks for your your lovely comment. Well, see you again.
Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen
I used to make Kefir long time ago. You are so right as it is very good for you. I love your smoothie it looks delicious and really inviting 😉
Monica
Looks very tasty and I bet it is satisfying and filling. You definitely make me want to try Kefir!
Jacqui Bellefontaine
It certainly looks tasty enough and all the added goodness a bonus Thank you for linking to #CookBlogShare
natalia20041989
So healthy☺☺
Blackswan
Lovely recipe, babe! Popping by to wish you a Merry X’mas & Happy 2018! xoxo