I keep making kefir and my results are getting better but still not quite there. I’ll talk details on next month’s Fermenting Fridays. Meanwhile, I need to consume the 1/2-1 cup that I produce every day.
It’s a natural step to make smoothies with kefir, especially if you’re one who wants to cover up the sour tart flavor. I like plain yogurt and kefir but I also like variety.
My kefir has been coming out with a lot of effervescence. Using bubbly kefir in a smoothie gives the drink a very airy texture which is almost like whipped cream.
I use thick smoothie shakes to quell ice cream cravings. Strawberry “ice cream” from frozen berries is a favorite. I’m liking this variation quite a bit and foresee making more kefir shakes with different fruits throughout the summer.
Ingredients
1 cup kefir
1 serving protein powder (optional – I like to use strawberry/berry powders to compliment the fruit)
1 cup frozen strawberries
to taste frozen greens (optional)
to taste stevia (optional)
Instructions
It’s pretty basic. Place ingredients into high speed blender. Blend to desired consistency.
Tips
Put the liquid in first to keep things moving better.
Put in the protein powder second it incorporates better on it’s own. When you put everything in together the powder may not incorporate and and you’ll get a thinner result.
Notice how bubbly it gets from the effervescent kefir!
Today I felt like having a milkshake not a smoothie so didn’t add my usual greens. In fact, I made it as thick as a “frosty” from a well known fast food chain.
Frozen fruit is preferable but you can use fresh. The more you add in the thicker your shake will be. You can also keep it thick while exercising portion control if you start with less liquid. Today I felt like having a milkshake not a smoothie so didn’t add my usual greens. In fact, I made it as thick as a “frosty” from a well known fast food chain.
If I wanted to make it more interesting I could have put toppings on it like nuts or coconut or goji berries or …. and I would have had the home version of those super expensive smoothie bowls at trendy juiceries.
This hit the spot and made it way more pleasant getting into the office earlier.