Tropical Probiotic Breakfast Smoothie
Incorporating kefir yoghurt or milk into a smoothie alongside gut-loving fruits, vegetables, nut and seeds is an excellent way of nurturing the microbiome, lowering inflammation and boosting overall health and wellbeing. Some yoghurts have been heat-treated which kills the live active bacterial cultures, so, unless you’re using homemade kefir, be sure to look at the ingredients on the packaging for live and active cultures (ideally containing at least 100 million cultures per gram at time of processing).
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Ingredients
250ml unsweetened kefir OR 4 tbsp unsweetened live yoghurt
250ml unsweetened plant milk of choice
large handful spinach or kale (organic if possible)
1 kiwi, peeled
2 tbsp fresh pineapple, peeled and chopped
1 small banana
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tbsp flaxseed
1 tbsp almond or cashew butter
4 ice cubes
Method
1. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
2. Serve over ice.
