Assessment
Berry-Kefir Smoothie
Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this easy smoothie recipe.
Prep/Cook Time: 5 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1½ cups frozen mixed berries
- 1 cup plain kefir
- ½ medium banana
- 2 teaspoons almond butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Combine berries, kefir, banana, almond butter and vanilla in a blender. Blend until smooth.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 304 Calories, Total Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 5 mg, Carbohydrates: 53 g, Fiber: 9 g, Total Sugars: 37 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 15 g, Sodium: 25 mg, Potassium: 437 mg, Folate: 17 mcg, Calcium: 370 mg
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