Banana Flax Kefir Smoothie
A creamy, probiotic-rich smoothie featuring sweet banana and hormone-balancing flaxseed. Ready in just 5 minutes to support your gut health and keep you full.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
Let tolerance guide the portion
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Hot flashes
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Appetite changes
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Blender
Time saver
Always buy whole or ground flaxseed rather than flax oil to retain the fiber, and keep ground flax in the fridge or freezer to prevent the delicate omega-3 fats from oxidizing.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Pour the plain kefir into a blender
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Pour the plain kefir into a blender
Pour the plain kefir into a blender, followed by the banana and flaxseed.
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Add a handful of ice cubes and…
Add a handful of ice cubes and a generous dash of ground cinnamon for warming flavor and extra blood sugar support.
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Blend on high for 30 to 45…
Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and frothy.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately…
Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while chilled.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Peel and freeze your banana halves…
Peel and freeze your banana halves in advance; using a frozen banana yields a much creamier, milkshake-like texture without needing extra ice.
Always buy whole or ground flaxseed…
Always buy whole or ground flaxseed rather than flax oil to retain the fiber, and keep ground flax in the fridge or freezer to prevent the delicate omega-3 fats from oxidizing.
If you prefer a slightly sweeter…
If you prefer a slightly sweeter taste without adding sugar, a drop of pure vanilla extract blends beautifully with the tang of the kefir.
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