Fermented Beverage Smoothies

Fermented food and drink are now more recognized than ever as being integral to the health of your digestive system. What better way to get more fermented beverages such as kefir, kombucha, and Hindu lemonade into your diet than through smoothies! Try the recipes below, or tweak your existing recipes by substituting kefir for milk or kombucha or Hindu lemonade for water.

Cantaloupe Kefir Smoothie

Alas, my first smoothie featuring the delightful cantaloupe is here :)

I picked up a nice ripe cantaloupe from my co-op yesterday specifically to make this smoothie recipe, which was gifted to me by a faithful reader. Thanks, Mari!

For whatever reason I haven’t been consuming much melon lately, but that’s going to change. The cantaloupe and this smoothie were ridiculously delicious.

Cantaloupe is rich in vitamins A and C and is a good source of potassium and beta-carotene. This nutrient profile offers powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support to your body.

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Kale Kombucha Green Smoothie

Say hello to my scoby :)

I woke up this morning with two things on my mind, kombucha and kale. Yes, I know, I’m a little different ;)

You see, my latest batch of kombucha made with white and green chia tea is absolutely delicious, and the Redbor kale from my CSA is so beautiful and scrumptious. It’s no wonder I had dreams of these wonderful goodies.

Kombucha and kale on their own is a winning combo, but not that delicious. Enter fellow blender buddies avocado, frozen wild blueberries, coconut oil, cinnamon, and honey and you’ve got one tasty nutrient dense smoothie.

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Blueberry Coconut Kombucha Smoothie

Blueberry Coconut Kombucha Smoothie My foray into the wonderful world of kombucha began last summer and has now come full circle with my first kombucha smoothie!

For those that don’t know, kombucha is a fermented tea. It’s teaming with probiotics or friendly bacteria, which are increasingly getting more attention because of how important they are not only for digestion, but overall health.

Kombucha has a long history of use, in fact, the ancient Chinese went as far as labeling it “Immortal Health Elixir”.

Here are a few of the key health benefits associated with this bubbly fermented beverage.

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Blueberry Kefir Smoothie

Blueberry Kefir Smoothie Kefir makes for a creamy, probiotic rich drink that when combined with blueberries renders one ultra-healthy and delicious smoothie!

Including fermented food and drink into your diet is vital for optimal health. Fermentation increases the nutrients, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria (probiotics) of food.

Poor gut health is linked to numerous ailments. Keep your piping healthy by regularly consuming fermented food and drink such as kefir.

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Hindu Lemonade Smoothie

Hindu Lemonade Smoothie You’re probably asking yourself, what’s Hindu lemonade? It’s not lemonade that you’d typically buy from the store or make at home, it’s far superior, from a health standpoint.

Hindu lemonade is a fermented, probiotic rich beverage, in the same class as kefir and kombucha.

It’s extremely easy to make and only requires a few ingredients: a couple lemons and limes, sucanat, liquid whey, nutmeg, and water. Ditch the sugary drinks and opt for this delicious fermented beverage. It’s a sweet drink you can feel good consuming and giving to your kids. It also serves as a great base for your smoothies.

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Spicy Banana Kefir Smoothie

Ryan pouring homemade Kefir into the blender

This is a quick and easy to make smoothie that imparts plenty of good nutrition. Probiotics, healthy bacteria, and friendly flora are all terms that are becoming more mainstream, which this smoothie has plenty of via the kefir.

Kefir is a traditional fermented beverage teaming with the “good” bacteria that live in your digestive tract. These friendlies help digest your food, help you assimilate nutrients, and play a starring role in the health and effectiveness of your immune system. Their importance cannot be overstated.

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