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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Cherry Vanilla Kefir Smoothie
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
Kate | Veggie Desserts
vanilla bean, cherries and figs? This is like my ultimate smoothie – ever! Sounds delicious.
Homemade & Yummy
It really is delicious, nutritious and so pretty to look at too.
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
Kefir is so good for your gut. I love this recipe, so bookmarked it to make!
Homemade & Yummy
It is so delicious…hope you give it a try.
Marie-Pierre Breton
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!
Homemade & Yummy
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.
The Food Hunter
I love the flavor combination of this
Homemade & Yummy
Yes it is a good one for sure….hope you give it a try.
Nicole Shillings
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!
Homemade & Yummy
It works so well in so many recipes!!
Corina
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!
Homemade & Yummy
They are a great combination for sure.
Claire@foodiequine
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.
Homemade & Yummy
It is so delicious.
Chef Mireille
nice and filling for breakfast with the fiber rich figs
Homemade & Yummy
Totally delicious too!!
Fred Nonterah
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Kefir is so nutritious and works well is many recipes.
Veena Azmanov
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Cherry lemonade sounds delicious….and I WISH it was hot here.
Suzy
Just the perfect combo! Love this smoothie
Homemade & Yummy
Thanks…hope you give it a try.
debi at Life Currents
Cherries and figs are some of my favorite fruits! I love that you put them together in a healthy tasty smoothie!
Homemade & Yummy
They do go well together in this delicious, nutritious drink.
Ali from Home & Plate
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.
Homemade & Yummy
It really is great…especially in smoothies.
Lindsay Cotter
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Perfect for many times of the day for sure.
Platter Talk
This is a most delightful and pretty recipe. Looking forward to trying.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes the colour is pretty for sure.