Blood Orange and Strawberry Kefir Smoothies

I’ve been trying to keep my crazy sweet tooth in check. So, this weekend instead of reaching for something chocolaty, caramely and delicious, I decided to make a smoothie. Yeah, not quite the same thing as a big slice of chocolate cake but the strawberry-orange combo is fresh, citrusy and naturally sweet.

I used blood oranges since they’re in season (only for a few more weeks!) and have such a pretty, bright color. But, feel free to swap in another type of orange in the off-season.

Kefir is kind of like a drinkable yogurt, it’s a slightly thickened, fermented milk that has a bit of tartness to it. I love to use it in oatmeal or cold cereal but it’s really good in popsicles or smoothies. I prefer plain or unflavored kefir since it’s a blank slate that you can pair with sweet or savory. But, you can also replace it with almond milk for a dairy free breakfast smoothie or sweet tooth buster.

Blood Orange and Strawberry Kefir Smoothies

Print Recipe

Fresh, colorful and citrusy, this Kefir Smoothie is a delicious and healthy way to start the day.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 2 Servings 1x
• Category: Smoothie

Ingredients

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• 2 blood oranges, peeled
• 1 cup cut up fresh or frozen strawberries
• 1 cup plain kefir (or almond milk)
• 2 teaspoons honey

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Add more kefir to thin out the smoothie if needed. Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with a blood orange slice if desired.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 169
• Sugar: 27g
• Sodium: 65mg
• Fat: 1g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 7g
• Cholesterol: 5mg

What’s your favorite kefir recipe?

Here are a few other drinks and smoothies for ya to try…
Blood Orange Margarita from Kingfield Kitchen
Mango, Banana and Grapefruit Smoothie from Bourbon and Honey
Almond Peach Kefir Smoothie from Aggies Kitchen