Heart-Healthy Strawberry Kefir

Revitalize your mornings or refresh your afternoons with this Heart-Healthy Strawberry Kefir, a creamy and tangy probiotic-packed drink that's as delicious as it is nourishing. Made with low-fat plain kefir, juicy fresh strawberries, a touch of raw honey or pure maple syrup, and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie-style beverage delivers a natural sweetness with no artificial ingredients. Boost your health further with the optional addition of chia seeds, adding extra fiber and omega-3s. Ready in just 5 minutes, this gluten-free, gut-friendly recipe is a perfect blend of simplicity and nutrition. Serve it chilled with a few ice cubes for a refreshingly cool treat that's ideal as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or guilt-free dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 cups Low-fat plain kefir (unsweetened)
1 cup Fresh strawberries
1 tablespoon Raw honey or pure maple syrup
0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon Chia seeds (optional)
4 pieces Ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Wash the strawberries thoroughly and remove the stems.

Step 2

In a blender, add the low-fat kefir, fresh strawberries, raw honey or pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds (if using).

Step 3

Add the ice cubes to the blender to make the drink cooler and slightly slushier in consistency.

Step 4

Blend the mixture on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Taste the kefir and adjust the sweetness by adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup, if desired. Blend again briefly if additional sweetener is added.

Step 6

Pour the strawberry kefir into two glasses and enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(779.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	358.7

Total Fat 5.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 253.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 54.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 40.9g
Protein 19.8g	0%

Vitamin D 200.0IU	0%
Calcium 649.6mg	0%
Iron 1.2mg	0%
Potassium 1031.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.9%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 62.6%