Kefir Mango Smoothie

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What is Kefir?

I quote here from The Spruce Eats, a great source of food history and lore: Kefir is a fermented milk product similar to yogurt. It has its origins in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. This tangy, creamy milk product is sometimes referred to as the “champagne of milk” because of its fizzy effervescence. The natural carbonation gives kefir a light, foamy, creamy texture, even when made with low-fat milk. Yogurt vs. KefirYogurt and kefir differ based on the type of cultures used to ferment the milk. Yogurt uses only bacteria, primarily Lactobacillus species, while kefir uses both bacteria and yeast. While yogurt can range in texture from a thick liquid to a semi-solid, gel-like consistency, kefir is primarily liquid. Kefir is traditionally fermented at room temperature, and a family would let the milk ferment overnight. Yogurt is often fermented in a warmer environment.

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Kefir Mango Smoothie

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 10

Greek – Inspired, Greek Breakfast, Greek Honey, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Snacks, Snacks, The Ikaria Diet

Prep Time 10

Greek – Inspired, Greek Breakfast, Greek Honey, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Snacks, Snacks, The Ikaria Diet

Ingredients

4 ice cubes or more as needed or desired
1 very ripe cold mango cubed
1 ½ cups chilled kefir cold from the fridge
1 Tbsp Greek pine or blossom honey
Pinch cinnamon powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients apart from the cinnamon in a blender and blend till smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness with a bit more honey if desired.
Divide into 2 tall glasses and serve with a sprinkling of cinnamon.

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