Creamy, refreshing and loaded with flavor, this Strawberry Kefir Smoothie is a delicious and super HEALTHY way to start the day. This kefir drink is loaded with probiotics and SUPERFOODS, naturally sweet and made without added sugars. It's an easy breakfast that will satisfy all your morning needs.
I was really looking forward to this Easter breaks. To all the foods and decorations. To Easter egg hunt, sweet desserts and other Easter delights. And after a week of preparation, cooking, baking, and making, but mostly EATING all that Easter foods, I can only say - oh boy, am I happy that Easter is finally over. School started today and I'm in my usual routine again. But after Easter binging, it is time to fix that poor gut of mine first.
Although I didn't eat rubbish nor unhealthy, still I stuffed myself with way too much food. I was constantly nibbling on something. From Carrot Cake Balls to Lemon Blueberry Cake for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Crazy!
All that food madness has led me to feel bloated and sick of foods. I definitely need a reset. Healing. And generally, break from any heavy foods.
Thus comes this beautiful bright and refreshing kefir drink made with fresh STRAWBERRIES and packed with many wonderful Spring flavors + SUPERFOODS. This creamy deliciousness is designed to make you happy and healthy, to heal your gut and help your body recover from binging. It will satisfy all your sweet cravings and leave you full but light as a feather. It's a perfect morning drink!
This strawberry smoothie recipe is quite simple and perfect for those busy mornings when you don't have much time to make your breakfast. It's ideal to pack and sip while driving your kids to school.
Even if you're not a fan of kefir, this beautiful kefir drink will surprise you with its taste. It has the kefir fizz and all the benefits but all is hidden under wonderful fruity strawberry flavor.
The thing I love the most about this smoothie is that is so super healthy and so super sweet, but made without any added sugars. It's ALL NATURAL low-calorie drink that is absolutely delicious.... thick and so drinkable. + It’s loaded with gut healing probiotics from kefir, as well as with healthy omega-3s and fibers. A perfect well-balanced meal.
What you'll need to make Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
To make this fruity pink delight, you will only need a few simple ingredients:
- Banana: Ripe banana is the best choice here. It will give the smoothie amazing rich and creamy texture but also natural sweetness so you don’t need to add extra added sugars. It's best to use a frozen banana here. It will give extra creaminess.
- Kefir: I used coconut milk kefir here but you can definitely use plain milk kefir if you like. Both coconut or plain milk kefir work fine in this recipe. Both are equally healthy and delicious. Kefir contains many probiotic bioactive compounds and around 30 strains of good bacteria that keep our gut healthy and lower the risk of developing many chronic diseases. (1) Coconut milk kefir is a great vegan alternative to plain milk kefir and great for those who simply avoid dairy products - like I do. Although I love both milk and coconut kefir, I like to use coconut kefir in fruity smoothies like this one, simply because it's slightly sweeter. + It adds many amazing benefits from coconuts.
I also added some SUPERFOODS that boosted this Strawberry Kefir Smoothie with extra super-powers:
- Flax seeds are loaded with healthy fats and fibers great for boosting digestion after holiday binging and for weight loss. They are exceptionally rich in essential fatty acids, omega-3, but also a great source of high-quality proteins, as well as many essential minerals - like magnesium. (2) You can easily swap flax seeds for chia seeds or hemp seeds here. Just use what you have at hand.
- Baobab powder boosted this kefir drink with more healthy fibers but also added a whole lot of vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant and immune booster (3).
The main stars in this beautiful smoothie story are the STRAWBERRIES.
- Strawberries are low-calorie fruit that is sweet and just delightful. But what’s making strawberries so delightful is not just sweetness but the fact that this little fruit is loaded with vitamin C – powerful immune boosting and healthy skin antioxidant (3). Fresh strawberries are the best here, but frozen will work fine too.
How to make Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Simply throw all the ingredients in your blender and blend until silky smooth. If you're using frozen fruits, smoothie may turn out too thick. In that case, just add some liquid - I like to add plain water, but you can add some milk of your choice.
- If you're using a plain milk kefir, smoothie may turn out a bit sour. Although I like that sourness, my kiddo, for example, likes sweeter smoothies. In that case, just add some maple syrup or honey (if not vegan). Add sweetener to your taste.
- Pour the smoothie in a glass and top it with some cacao nibs, bee pollen (if not vegan) or shredded coconut for some extra kick.
- Enjoy freshly made or save it in a glass bottle with good lid for later. You can keep leftovers refrigerated up to 2 days.
This is one of those kefir recipes that you'll like on the first sip. Even if you're not a big kefir fan. It's creamy, refreshing, sweet and fruity... Add to that super HEALTHY and loaded with gut-healing probiotics, SUPERFOODS, and nutrients.
It will heal your gut, help you with weight loss and boost you with energy. Flavorful and delicious, it will definitely make your morning so much brighter. What's not to like here?
If you’re looking for more gut healing, metabolism boosting SMOOTHIE RECIPES, check these out:
- Ginger Banana Smoothie
- Mango Blueberry Smoothie
- Grapefruit Ginger Smoothie
- Orange Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
Enjoy!
Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut kefir
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baobab powder
- Optional: maple syrup or honey to taste
- Toppings: cacao nibs, bee pollen, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, top with cacao nibs and bee pollen if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Thank you for this great recipe! It seems even quicker than other smoothies to prepare - love that. I enjoyed your Strawberry Spirulina Smoothie as well. Looking forward to trying your other smoothie recipes.
Made this for breakfast this morning and still feeling full. Totally will make again.
Ooooo! The color is so pretty in this smoothie, and I am loving the addition of the banana and the vanilla! I can't wait to try this recipe with my kids.
Nothing beats a smoothie for a quick summer breakfast. And who needs added sugar when you have nature's candy aka berries. ;)
That is a nutritious and delicious smoothie. Looks so pretty too. I haven't tried coconut milk kefir - will have to look for that.
Delicious! I made this smoothie for breakfast, great way to start the day!
With the summer setting in here in our country, this would have been the perfect time for a smoothie. Wish I had all the ingredients at home to make this Strawberry Kefir smoothie. I guess I need to wait till everything gets normal.
I am drinking a smoothie now. It is good to drink healthy smoothies during this time to boost immune systems.
Thanks for recipe and appreciate the nutrition fact that comes with the recommendation. It looks refreshing from the photos and I can't wait to try it at home! - Knycx Journeying
This Strawberry Kefir Smoothie looks so delicious! It´s just a perfect treat to start the day right!
I love Kefir, this sounds so easy and yummy
i don't usually like smoothies but wow !! i love the photos of this smoothie. it looks so amazing. i might just have to try kefir for the first time.
I love a good strawberry smoothie. Now I want to give this one a try this week
That is looking quite delicious! It's been a while since I had a smoothie and I'm sure the kids will love some as well.
I'm all about smoothies, especially strawberry. I can't wait to try this one. It looks delicious.
Ooohhhh....I love the sound of this! Any smoothie or drink that has banana in it, is my drink.
I'm a sucker for a good smoothie and LOVE the health benefits of kefir! This is a lovely blend. Thank you for sharing ♡
The strawberry kefir smoothie looks delicious. going to try your recipe with soy milk instead as both of us are lactose intolerant.
Great smoothie! I am really into Coconut Keifer at the moment. Id love to be able to make my own from the Keifer grains as it gets super expensive to buy a bottle each time.
This looks absolutely delicious and is the perfect morning drink. I have to try this. Thank you!
Oooh this looks delicious and absolutely perfect to enjoy in quarantine with the window open and sun shining through. I'm excited to try it out!
Keep the smoothie recipes coming. Now they I'm in quarantine I love to do smoothies and I love that this Smoothie has coconut milk .Love strawberries so this is a go for me.
This looks like the perfect post Easter smoothie. I am craving this so much right now! :)
This is my favorite smoothie. I always love the combination of strawberry and banana and adding coconut kefir makes this smoothie extra lovely.
I am always looking for new smoothie recipes, and I love that you used kefir to make this one.
I'm so glad strawberry season is on us!! This smoothie looks so good. Once warmer weather is here I sometimes go right through lunch and don't eat. Mid-afternoon would be a great time for me to sip on this nutritious smoothie. Would easily get me to dinner.
So nutritious and refreshing! I often make a smoothie for us as a midday snack, so I'll have to give this recipe a go!!
I don't think it could possibly get any healthier come breakfast time than these Strawberry Kefir Smoothies! Love that there's probiotics AND superfoods! Like a double whammy of goodness ;)
I am such a huge fan of smoothies for breakfast - quick and easy and full of good stuff! This looks delicious and I love you have used kefir! Thanks for sharing!
What a great way to start your day! I love this and have pinned it to make for next week breakfasts.
That is one beautiful glass of smoothie dear! gorgeous color and beautiful toppings makes it more tempting! i m smoothie person, would love it for my breakfasts during summer! Filling and nutritious too!
This smoothie is irresistible! So creamy and thick and hearty! Great start to any day...I'm craving one now <3
That tall jar of smoothie is so beautiful. I'd be more happy to have this smoothie all days of the week. Never had kefir before, and coconut kefir sounds very interesting. I'm gonna check if I can get it here.
i love to have smoothies for the summer. this is a great way to use all the strawberries too! I must admit i've never had kefir though - i'd like to try it!
I am definitely a smoothie fan and this one is so pretty. That color! WOW!
What a simple and delicious smoothie recipe! My daughter would LOVE that it’s pink! 😉
Can't wait to try this vegan kefir drink! I have been reading about kefir's benefits. It is said to be an amazing probiotic and even said to control blood sugar and cholesterol!
This smoothie is just the way I love to start my day. Healthy, delicious and sooo goood! The strawberry on top is so cute!
Amazing smoothie and amazing start to the Day. Best Breakfast option too. A total filler and summer option too.
Our whole family loves keifer (I mean how could you not?) and your addition of fresh strawberries looks like an over-the-top healthy and delicious drink; thanks so much for sharing this one!!
The strawberries will definitely offset the somewhat sour taste of kefir! Great smoothie!
Omg, this smoothie seems perfect for my family. My husband has been scared away by kombucha, but maybe he’ll give kefir a try...
I still haven't tried kefir! I love all the other ingredients here, however, so I'm sure I'd love it. I don't cook with baobab powder nearly enough!
Love Kefir! Definitely will have to try this recipe out! Thanks for sharing!
Hope you'll enjoy this one ;) Thanks!
I'm always i need of some refreshing energy drinks early in the morning while rushing kids to school and then leaving for work. Thanks for this energy booster Natalie!
Glad you like it. Enjoy! :)
The addition of flax seed makes this a gut-friendly powerhouse!
Oh yes.. flax seeds are so powerful! Glad we agree!