Wild Blueberry Kefir Smoothie

This Wild Blueberry Kefir Smoothie is designed to fuel your body, nourish your gut, sharpen your mind and tantalize your taste buds!

This recipe uses kefir as a creamy base, which naturally delivers a boost of protein and beneficial probiotics. I used frozen wild blueberries because their smaller size means a greater skin-to-flesh ratio, resulting in a higher concentration of powerful anthocyanins. Since they are flash-frozen at peak ripeness, they lock in maximum nutritional value, providing that brain-boosting punch year-round.

With a touch of natural honey, a hint of vanilla extract, and a lift of fresh lemon zest, this smoothie delivers multi-dimensional flavor!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Gut Health Bestie: The probiotics in kefir work together with the prebiotic fiber-rich ingredients (wild blueberries and oats) to support a healthy gut microbiome and help promote steady blood sugars.

  • Anti-Inflammatory & Brain Support: It packs anti-inflammatory polyphenols from the wild blueberries and hidden spinach, plus essential brain-boosting omega-3s from walnuts.

  • Cognitive Function: Latest research indicates that regular consumption of wild blueberries, even as you get older, can lead to measurable improvements in memory, executive function (mental focus and flexibility), and processing speed (thinking quicker!).

Ingredients

  • ½ cup kefir, divided

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries

  • 1 cup baby spinach

  • 2 tbsp rolled oats

  • 1 tbsp walnuts

  • 2 tsp lemon zest

  • 1 tsp honey

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Place kefir, milk and spinach into the blender to blend first.

  2. Then add frozen wild blueberries, rolled oats, walnuts, lemon zest, honey and vanilla extract and blend until completely smooth and creamy.

  3. Pour the remaining ¼ cup of kefir at the bottom of a glass, then pour the smoothie over and enjoy!

    Makes 1 smoothie.

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