This easy and satisfying recipe for a Kefir Smoothie Bowl is the perfect healthy breakfast idea. Made with probiotic-rich milk kefir, and topped with a variety of fruits and superfoods, this is one breakfast (or snack) you'll want to make again and again!
If you've been around for any amount of time, it's probably pretty clear that I'm a huge fan of milk kefir. It makes sense after all, since I've been making my own for over 5 years now.
Smoothies are the ultimate way to use probiotic-packed milk kefir. They feature delicious fruit, which often masks the slightly tart taste of kefir. This kefir smoothie bowl is a way to switch up your breakfast routine and enjoy something special, without tons of work or time invested.
In fact, it's a new favorite in my home, and I can't wait to make it again and again. The best part? You can switch up the fruit smoothie base and toppings for a totally different experience each time. Seriously, a mango and pineapple tropical smoothie bowl is calling my name!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's easy to put together, yet looks like it took a lot of effort to make.
- Full of healthy fats, fiber, and fruit.
- A great way to introduce probiotic-rich kefir into your daily routine.
- A fun and easy alternative to kefir smoothies.
Ingredients
- Kefir: You'll need about 1 cup of kefir. You can either use store-bought, or make your own.
- Frozen berries: These help thicken the smoothie bowl and add some extra fruit flavor! I do frozen mixed berries, but you can use whatever you like best! Mango and pineapple would be especially delicious.
- Chia seeds: These add both fiber and omega-3 fats, helping to make this kefir smoothie bowl extra satisfying.
- Honey or maple syrup: I like to add a little sweetness to the kefir itself, and a light drizzle on top if my sweet tooth is calling to me. You can use either honey or maple syrup.
- Fresh fruit (for topping): Use whatever fresh fruit you have on hand for topping your smoothie bowl. I went with some sliced banana and fresh raspberries.
- Coconut (optional): This adds a really nice texture and flavor, but if you're not a big fan of coconut, feel free to leave it out. I like these coconut chips.
Equipment:
- Blender: You'll need a good quality blender to break down the frozen fruit. I have really enjoyed both the Nutri Ninja for single servings and the Professional for larger servings, but I do hope to upgrade to a Vitamix one day soon!
How to Make a Smoothie Bowl with Kefir
To get started, you'll make the smoothie portion of the bowl by adding kefir, maple syrup, and the frozen berries (or frozen fruit of choice) into the jug of your blender.
Pulse or set your blender on high and blend until the fruit is fully broken down and smooth.
Then pour the kefir smoothie into a shallow, wide bowl with high edges.
Adding the Toppings
One your smoothie is poured into the bowl, you're ready to add in the toppings! You can easily customize this based on what you like, but I've given you a general guideline.
Just gently lay on the surface of the smoothie bowl your toppings of choice. Here are the ones I used:
- Sliced banana
- Fresh raspberries
- Chia seeds
- Coconut chips
- Drizzle of honey
Once your toppings are in place, you're ready to serve and enjoy! My husband likes his all mixed together, but I like to have a little from each side of the bowl and try out different flavor and texture combos.
Yummy Smoothie Bowl Toppings
If you're looking for some inspiration, here are a few suggestions for some delicious smoothie bowl toppings
- Fresh fruit (bananas, strawberries, raspberries, etc)
- Granola
- Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts.
- Bee pollen
- Honey or maple syrup
- Almond butter, peanut butter, etc.
- Avocado
- Toasted nuts
- Raw or soaked nuts
- Coconut shreds, flakes, or chips.
- Rolled oats
- Sprouted oats
- Chocolate chunks
Recipe FAQ's
A smoothie bowl is often very thick because it uses a high proportion of frozen fruit to liquid. This gives it a thicker texture, allowing it to more easily hold up toppings like sliced fruit, nuts, and granola.
If you don't find your smoothie thick enough to be used in a smoothie bowl, you can easily thicken the consistency. You could try blending in some rolled oats, chia seeds, or additional frozen fruit. Alternatively, you could add 2-3 ice cubes and blend those in - they will water it down a bit, but it's an easy way to thicken smoothies without additional calories.
It is recommended that you use frozen fruit for smoothie bowls, but if you only have fresh fruit on hand, you could use it instead. To help thicken your smoothie, add 1 cup of ice and blend it with the fruit. This should give you a thick texture, similar to that which you would get with frozen fruit.
More Kefir Recipes
- Kefir Chia Pudding
- Kefir Overnight Oats
- Berry Kefir Smoothie
- Strawberry Kefir Smoothie
- Kefir Green Smoothie
- Banana & Peanut Butter Kefir Smoothie
- Blueberry Kefir Smoothie
📖 Recipe
Kefir Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup kefir
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup frozen berries or fruit of choice
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 medium banana sliced
- ½ cup fresh berries or fruit of choice
- 2 tablespoons flaked coconut optional
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Add the kefi, maple syrup (or honey) and frozen berries to a high powered blender and pulse until completely smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into a shallow bowl with high edges.
- Gently add on the toppings: sliced bananas, fresh berries, chia seeds, flaked coconute, etc.
- If you desire, add a small drizzle of honey, peanut butter, or additional toppings of your choice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Sliced fresh fruit of choice
- Chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp hearts, bee pollen, etc.
- Almond butter, peanut butter, etc.
- Granola
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut shreds, flakes, or chips
- Chocolate chunks
- Avocado
- Rolled oats
Nutrition
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