Blueberry Kefir Smoothie (Easy 5-Ingredient Kefir Smoothie)

A kefir smoothie is a tangy and creamy blended drink made with milk kefir along with fresh or frozen fruit. My 5-minute version uses frozen blueberries along with fresh banana and vanilla kefir for a quick & refreshing breakfast or snack.

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I love, love, love using kefir in smoothies. With a slightly different flavor profile than yogurt, it's a great way to mix things up and add a little extra fermented food love into your life. And if you've never tried kefir before, this recipe is a great intro. (These kefir overnight oats are another great one!) While kefir is a little more tart than yogurt, the sweetness of the banana, berries and honey are the perfect complement.

You can find vanilla kefir at a natural foods store as well as at nearly all large grocery stores (look in the yogurt section.) If you can't find it, just substitute vanilla yogurt instead! You can also use plain kefir, but in that case I would recommend the added honey to balance the tartness of the kefir. Totally a personal taste thing though; feel free to adjust to your liking. I also like to add a little ice to make it super refreshing, but that's optional as well.

Here are a few more substitution notes:

• Blueberries - use the same amount of strawberries, raspberries or mixed berries (fresh or frozen fruit both work well)
• Banana - feel free to substitute fresh or frozen pineapple instead of banana to make up for the sweetness
• Honey - substitute maple syrup or agave syrup; they both work great
• Chia seeds - ground flax seeds also work well, or just leave out

See recipe card below for exact quantities.

🥧 Serving suggestions

If you'd like to turn this into more of a full breakfast, I love pairing it with a slice or two of avocado toast. Chef's kiss. But honestly, you can also just enjoy it as a quick grab-and-go breakfast for one. Because sometimes simple wins. 🙂

🍳 Recipe

Blueberry Kefir Smoothie (Easy 5-Ingredient Kefir Smoothie)

Allison Campbell

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This simple kefir smoothie recipe features fresh blueberries, vanilla kefir and a touch of honey for a naturally sweet, refreshing breakfast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 212

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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Ingredients

  

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• ½ cup vanilla kefir or plain kefir
• ½ medium ripe banana
• ¾ cups blueberries fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon honey or to taste; optional, for extra sweetness or if using plain kefir
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flax seeds; optional, for extra nutrition and fiber
• ice optional, for an extra icy smoothie or if using fresh berries

Equipment

• professional-grade blender or standard blender (see notes)

Method

 

1. Place all of the ingredients in the order listed in a blender, and cover. Increase speed to high and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If it's too thick, add a splash more kefir. If it's too thin, add a few more frozen berries or ice cubes and blend again.
   ½ cup vanilla kefir, ½ medium ripe banana, ¾ cups blueberries, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon chia seeds, ice
2. Pour into a tall glass, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 64mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Blender: Use a professional-grade blender for an extra smooth texture if you have one, but a standard blender will work just fine too. If you use a standard blender, run for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute to make sure everything is as smoothly incorporated as possible.

Storage: This smoothie tastes best when consumed immediately, but it will stay fresh for up to 24 hours in the fridge in a covered container.

For extra protein: Add 1 tablespoon nut butter or a scoop of your favorite protein powder.

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