Smoothies are perfect for breakfast, lunch or post workout. This Nutritious Vanilla Bean Kefir Smoothie with Cherries & Figs is a delicious drink anytime of the day.
Do you love smoothies? We sure do. It’s such a great way to pack so much nutrition into a glass. Perfect for taking “on the run”, or if you are like me, sitting at my computer while I write this post.
Getting your daily requirement of fruits and veggies for some people can be a challenge. I love having a pile of fresh cut, crisp veggies to scoop up hummus. Perfect for taking to lunch, and awesome as appetizers too. However, somedays I need a little extra help fitting all those healthy nutrients into my day. Smoothies make this so easy to do.
WHAT IS KEFIR?
Have you ever tried kefir? It is highly nutritious and comes in a variety of flavours. I prefer it to buttermilk, and it works so well in things like pancakes. Hey, anytime you can add extra nutrition as easily as this, why not.
Although I love yogurt and use it frequently, this vanilla bean kefir added great flavour. With the addition of sweet frozen cherries and ripe figs, no additional sugar or sweeter was needed.
We love having smoothies for lunch. Even if we are going to be out, sometimes I will whip up a smoothie and “take it to go” with us. It is so easy, and I know exactly what I am getting in my drink.
I love kitchen gadgets, and I have to give all the credit to my loving husband who insisted we get a high-end blender (affiliate link). I know, some of you are probably saying “but they are so expensive”. Yes they are, but worth every dollar you save. What do I mean when I say save? With a high-end blender, there is almost no waste. Remove any large pits or seeds (like in apples), or tough inedible skins. You don’t even have to cut things into really small pieces either. After going through this baby you will have a very smooth, never lumpy, great tasting creation. From soups to smoothies, ice cream to sauces.
We have had lots of blenders in the past, but I will be the first to admit, once you upgrade you will never look back. Plus they can be used for so many different things. Seriously it has been a great addition to my kitchen.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SMOOTHIE?
Creating different smoothie combinations is easy and so delicious. Sometimes I make a smoothie using things up in the fridge. Other times I experiment with flavours to see what happens, like in my Hemp Chocolate Smoothie.
The great thing is that you can use fresh or frozen fruits and veggies. However you make them, smoothies can fill you up, cool you down, provide nutrition, all in a glass!! Easy to make, fun to drink, with endless flavours so you will never get bored.
This Nutritious Vanilla Bean Kefir Smoothie with Cherries & Figs is thick, healthy, sweet, and contains oatmeal to keep you full longer. Hope you give it a try soon.
When is your favourite time to have a smoothie?
Nutritious Vanilla Bean Kefir Smoothie with Cherries & Figs
Ingredients
- 6 ounces fresh figs
- 20 ounces kefir (vanilla flavoured)
- 4 ounces cherries (I used frozen)
- 3 tbsp oatmeal
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients to your blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour and ENJOY!!
What a great way to start the day – love how much protein is in this recipe! Oatmeal is my secret ingredient for bulking up smoothies, too. I find they have so much more “staying power” through the morning with a little bit of fiber thrown in.
This is a keeper for sure. Hope you give it a try.
This looks like the perfect way to cool off on a hot day!
Yes…and makes a great meal too…like lunch, snack, even dessert works.
Seriously love the addition of kefir in this- And vanilla bean too? My favorite 🙂
It is sooooo delicious and nutritious.
Great combo of fruit flavors!
Yes is totally delicious.
Oh my , 2 of my favorite ingredients in a smoothie. I have to try this
Hope you do…it is so delicious.
I prefer oats for breakfast smoothie never added it smoothie, I should try this. Smoothie looks filling and I am in love with the color
Oats make the smoothie more filling.
Yum this looks so good. A perfect way to start the day.
It is pretty and delicious…not to mention nutritious too.
This is one habit I should start! I’ve had kefir several times in the past but I haven’t bought it on a regular basis. I know that it does have a lot of health benefits — you’ve convinced me to keep it on hand. Your recipe with the cherries and figs looks amazing. YUM!!
Kefir works so well in many recipes. Hope you give it a try.
I just found cherries in the grocery store the other day and I got super excited thinking about all the things I can make with them. Can’t wait to try this recipe, yum!
Yes fresh cherries are so delicious.
Cherry-vanilla ANYTHING – count me in! The coloring is just gorgeous.
I know…it really was great.
This looks so crisp and refreshing. I’m keeping an eye out for kefir sounds really good!
Kefir is so nutritious.
I do enjoy a good smoothie. Cherry and vanilla are great together. That looks like it has a terrific texture.
Yes the awesome texture is from the high end blender for sure.
Cherries and figs are my FAVE right now! Never would have thought to make a smoothie out of them, but it’s such a great idea!
They really work well together for sure.
I’ve just discovered my new favourite drink for breakfast, lunch and dinner and pretty much all day. Stunning! Love cherries, this can’t get any better than that!
It is a delicious smoothie…and so pretty too.
I am yet to try kefir. Love the combination of fig and cherries both have natural sweetness make it Healthy all the way. I will get hold of Kefir and make this one
Kefir is so good. Hope you give it a try.
I fell in love with the color of the smoothie as soon as I first laid my eyes on it. I live in a house full of boys and my eyes see only blues in the house. Love that it has a bit of oats in it to keep me filled up for a while. I always start feeling hungry after a smoothie meal. I have never tried using fresh figs in a smoothie. I should try it sometime.
I know…it is so pretty. The oatmeal does help keep you full for sure.
Lovely option I enjoy Kefir is a bit more tart than yogurt but I do use it for savory dishes and also for smoothies. Yours looks yummy =)
The vanilla kefir does have a nice mild flavour so it works well in this recipe.
This smoothie sounds interesting! I never tried this combo! I want try soon with figs and cherries. Looks delicious:)
Figs, cherries and vanilla work so well together.
This is such a great combination. I love using gluten free oats in my smoothies. The addition of the figs is such a good idea. I love fresh figs.
Fresh figs are so good….and oatmeal adds some substance to the smoothie for sure.
I definitely need a better blender–and a smoothie like this. I adore kefir and will have to look out for vanilla bean–my favorite flavor. I’m guessing your blender grinds up the oatmeal so fine, you don’t even know it’s in there. Terrific idea!
You will never regret spending the money on a great blender.
Kefir is so good for you – and with the vanilla bean and fresh figs, this smoothie will be amazing. Great combo!
It is pretty and delicious.
Oh my whole family loves kefir!! We will totally enjoy this yummy smoothie and especially with that delicious flavor from the figs and cherries!
Yes the figs and cherries do go well together for sure.
Oh my that looks yumm, what a pretty color! I have heard about kefir, but never used it!
You should give kefir a try. So nutritious and delicious.
I have never made a smoothie with figs!!! this sounds utterly delicious great recipe
I love fresh figs. I wish I could get them all year long.
Yummy! This brings so many childhood memories. We used to have plain kefir almost daily with dinner and sometimes our parents would let us add some of the granny’s cherry conserve to sweeten it up a bit. I really need to try your recipe, sounds delicious 🙂
That is awesome…glad to bring back some wonderful memories for you. Hope you give it a try.
This looks deliciously fruity and filling! Love the flavour combo and I am such a fan of kefir and the tang it lends to dishes.
The vanilla kefir has a really great flavour that goes so well with the cherries.
I have never actually tried kefir before. It looks like the perfect base for this beautiful smoothie! I love that color.
It works so well in many recipes…and so nutritious.
I do love smoothies! And I love cherries and figs, too! I actually have never tried Kefir, but I think I should. It didn’t even dawn on me that it could be used in pancakes like buttermilk. Totally picking some up at the store this weekend.
I love using kefir in so many different recipes.
I love the use of figs in this! Sounds like a perfect breakfast!
I can never resist fresh figs in the grocery store.
WOW this looks like a fully flavorful combination! We make smoothies a LOT in my house, but I’ve never made a smoothie with figs or with kefir before. I love the color and consistency of this smoothie!
Figs are so delicious…and fresh figs I cannot resist!!
Looks like a delicious combination!
It sure is. Hope you give it a try.
I agree, having gone through so many lousy blenders, it’s so important to invest in a really good quality one. Kefir is a wonderful probiotic, and this sounds so refreshing – I love that you used figs in this.
Yes…my husband was the one that insisted we upgrade. He was getting tired of “chewing” smoothies!!
vanilla bean, cherries and figs? This is like my ultimate smoothie – ever! Sounds delicious.
It really is delicious, nutritious and so pretty to look at too.
Kefir is so good for your gut. I love this recipe, so bookmarked it to make!
It is so delicious…hope you give it a try.
I must make smoothies more often, it’s a great way to fill up the vitamins levels! My husband got me a smoothie mixer for Christmas and I’m still not so used to it. Plus, I definitely need to try out that kefir buttermilk, never tried any, it’s time to change that!
It is such an easy and delicious way to get in so much nutrition. Perfect for on the go too. I will even make them ahead of time and have them ready in the fridge.
I love the flavor combination of this
Yes it is a good one for sure….hope you give it a try.
I love Kefir! I’ve never thought to make it at home. I bet the combination of cherries and figs is outstanding! And what a great source of protein too!
It works so well in so many recipes!!
I don’t think I’ve ever had cherries and figs in a smoothie but they sound delicious together. What a lovely combination of flavours!
They are a great combination for sure.
This looks like my sort of smoothie, such a fab colour. Love cherries and figs, never tried vanilla kefir in a smoothie but on the lookout for it now.
It is so delicious.
nice and filling for breakfast with the fiber rich figs
Totally delicious too!!
This is just a perfect looking smoothie and I’m sure it tastes as goo or better than it looks.Never used Kefir for my smoothies but after this I’m definitely going to try it. Thanks Gloria!
Kefir is so nutritious and works well is many recipes.
Oh… We made Cherry lemonade today.. It was so hot!! This sounds so delicious Gloria.. Look so creamy I can’t wait for fig to come in so I can try this.
Cherry lemonade sounds delicious….and I WISH it was hot here.
Just the perfect combo! Love this smoothie
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
Cherries and figs are some of my favorite fruits! I love that you put them together in a healthy tasty smoothie!
They do go well together in this delicious, nutritious drink.
I have never tried kefir but now am intrigued. This would be a wonderful way to get healthy and keep your energy up. I will have to keep my eyes open next time I’m at the store and give this recipe a try.
It really is great…especially in smoothies.
Yes, I do love smoothies! This one looks so delicious! Love getting more servings of fruits and veggies through a daily smoothie! Love that you added oatmeal in this one too! Can’t wait to try this vanilla bean kefir smoothie with gluten free oats! Great way to start my day!
Perfect for many times of the day for sure.
This is a most delightful and pretty recipe. Looking forward to trying.
Yes the colour is pretty for sure.