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    Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie

    Published: January 16, 2024 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 134 Comments

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    Smoothies are great for breakfast, lunch, or post-workout. This Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie is the perfect blend of wholesome goodness. Tastes like cherry vanilla ice cream.

    Probiotic-rich, creamy smooth, with a harmonious fusion of cherries and figs. You may also like this cottage cheese smoothie recipe.

    Cherry and fig smoothie made with vanilla kefir.

    This nutrient-packed kefir shake is thick and rich. Infused with the sweetness of cherries and figs, along with the vanilla flavoured kefir, makes the most satisfying high protein cherry vanilla smoothie for any time of 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.

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    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, some days I need a little extra help fitting all those healthy nutrients into my day. Smoothies make this so easy to do.

    Kefir Smoothie Ingredients

    • Fresh figs
    • Kefir
    • Cherries
    • Oatmeal
    Fresh figs and a bowl of frozen cherries.

    Have you ever tried recipes with 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 kefir oatmeal pancakes.

    You can even make Healthy Kefir Popsicles for a nutritious treat. Great for hot summer days and after school. Kids love them, and they don’t even realize they are eating healthy!!

    Kefir is a great replacement for yogurt or milk, especially in making delicious smoothies and shakes.

    Close up shot of kefir smoothie in a mug with fresh figs in the background.

    Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie Is Easy To Make

    All you need is a great blender. Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

    • Pop all the ingredients into the blender.
    • Blitz until smooth.
    • Smoothie is ready to drink.

    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.

    If you are looking for a plant-based recipe, this hemp heart smoothie is a great alternative. Clean, green, and vegan friendly. Diary-free and gluten-free too.

    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.

    2 smoothies in mugs with a bottle of kefir in the background.

    Suggestions/Recipe Tips

    Kefir is such a nutritious ingredient to add to recipes. It comes in plain and flavoured. I used vanilla, but coconut would be delicious too. You can always use dairy or non-dairy yogurt and milk.

    Fresh figs are one of my favourites. If they are not available, you can always toss in 2-3 dried figs. They are super sweet.

    Cherries are always expensive, so I opted for frozen cherries. They blend up nicely and make the drink nice and cold. You can always substitute any frozen fruit you like.

    Oatmeal adds nutrition and a little bulk to the smoothie. Hemp seeds or chia seeds work well too.

    Close up shot of the top of a mug that is filled with the smoothie and a straw.

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    Cherry and fig smoothie made with vanilla kefir.

    Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie

    Creamy smoothie made with vanilla kefir, cherries and figs. Nutritious probiotic rich kefir shake great for breakdfast, lunch or post workout.
    4.99 from 89 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Post Workout, Snack
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 291kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 6 ounces fresh figs
    • 20 ounces kefir (vanilla flavoured)
    • 4 ounces cherries (I used frozen)
    • 3 tablespoons oatmeal

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to your blender.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Pour and ENJOY!!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 5.7mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Savita

      January 29, 2024 at 6:39 am

      This Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie is a sip of pure delight! The sweet-tart cherries combined with the subtle hint of vanilla and the probiotic-rich kefir create a harmonious and refreshing blend.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:55 am

        We think is a nice healthy alternative to cherry vanilla ice cream. ENJOY!

    2. Moop Brown

      January 29, 2024 at 1:29 am

      This smoothie looks really tasty and rich and I love that it is packed with protein and probiotics as well. Seems like a nutritious drink to start the day off with.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:55 am

        It is great for starting your day, lunch or post-workout.

    3. slvia

      January 29, 2024 at 1:27 am

      I’ve been buying kefir for a few days now and I have been adding a little bit to my smoothie in the mornings. But I wanted to try a new flavor and the cherries were so yummy. A new way to start the day.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:56 am

        Kefir is such a great ingredient to add to smoothies. I love in this smoothie recipe.

    4. Katie Crenshaw

      January 28, 2024 at 9:06 pm

      I love the flavor combination of this smoothie. It tasted like a delicious treat. It is an added bonus that it is healthy!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:57 am

        You could almost have this as a dessert.

    5. Brianna

      January 28, 2024 at 9:05 pm

      Love the cherries in this smoothie! Putting this into my breakfast rotation.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:57 am

        ENJOY, it is a delicious one for sure.

    6. Loreto and Nicoletta

      January 28, 2024 at 8:16 pm

      We love smoothies and Kefir. It is a great thing for breakfast, and or a midday snack. Love the cherry flavor. A total win win here! ❤️ 😍

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:57 am

        Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the flavours of this delicious smoothie with kefir.

    7. Madelyn

      January 28, 2024 at 7:47 pm

      I started making this smoothie as is and we love it so much that now I use frozen strawberries, raspberries and dragon fruit too.

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        January 29, 2024 at 8:58 am

        Frozen berries work great in smoothies. ENJOY!

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