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Kefir Berry Smoothie

author

Matt Williamson

serves

4 servings

prep time

2 mins

published

10/02/2024

Great for breakfast or as a snack during the day, this smoothie is packed with goodness. If you have a sweet tooth, feel free to add a teaspoon of honey to taste. This recipe makes 4 servings, so this delicious smoothie can be meal prepped for easy weekday breakfasts.

Kefir Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 300g mixed frozen berries, or other frozen fruit
  • 1 banana, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp oats
  • 250ml kefir
  • 300ml unsweetened almond or oat milk
  • 1 tsp honey (optional)

Method

  1. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses to serve.

A Great Smoothie For Gut Health

The kefir in this smoothie is great for gut health, offering tons of nutritional benefit for a healthier breakfast or snack option. For those not following a low FODMAP diet, this smoothie is still delicious, and you can choose ripe, speckled bananas for maximum flavour and natural sweetness.

By Matt Williamson

Field Doctor Head of Food

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