How to incorporate kefir into your diet: Quick ideas for breakfasts, meals and desserts

He kefir It is a probiotic food with countless health benefits ranging from improving gut health, helping to reduce belly fat, and more. To make it easier to incorporate it into your diet, we share creative ideas for the greatest nutritional benefit.

The first recommendation is to add kefir cold or to final of the preparation to maximize the probiotic benefit.

Quick breakfasts with kefir

Kefir can be the basis for several food combinations that will allow you to start the day with energy and take care of your intestinal health all in less than 10 minutes.

• Basic smoothie
  • Blend: ¾ cup natural kefir, 1 ripe banana, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed and some ice cubes until you obtain a drink with a creamy texture. In addition to fiber y healthy fats that nourish the intestine.
• Smoothie with fruits and oats:
  • Mix: ¾ cup kefir, ¼ cup rolled oats, 1 banana and ½ cup strawberries or blueberries. This breakfast provides fiber, carbohydrates and proteins, making it very satiating, for oats and rich in probiotics y beta-glucanos.

Oatmeal soaked with Kefir

Soaked or overnight oats are one of the most nutritious and satisfying breakfasts. It is a breakfast that is planned and prepared the night before and the next morning it is ready to eat.

• Overnight oats:
  • In a container mix ½ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons of chia, 1 teaspoon honey or syrup y ¾ cup kefir. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) and serve with your favorite fruits and nuts.
• “Extra energy” version:
  • Prepare the overnight oats and when serving, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or seeds (hemp, sunflower) and banana slices. This version is a way to include protein, fiber and healthy fats at breakfast.

Pancakes and sourdoughs

Kefir is an ingredient that can give texture to doughs before cooking. However, it is important to note that heat reduces probiotics, but its acidity is excellent for texture.

• Fluffy Kefir Pancakes:
  • Use kefir as main liquid in your pancake batter recipe (with flour or rolled oats and eggs). Kefir helps pancakes turn out soft and light thanks to its natural acidity.

Light savory dishes with Kefir

Like yogurt, kefir can be a refreshing, tangy base for dressings and creams.

• Okroshka type cold soup
  • Combina: diced cooked potatoes, cucumber, radish, fresh herbs (and ham, if you wish). Cover it with a base of kefira little yogurt, mild mustard, salt and lemon juice, to obtain a cold soup refreshing.Sweet Ideas and Simple Snacks

Freeze snacks

• Kefir “Yogurt” with Toppings:
  • Serve thick kefir in a bowl and add your favorite toppings: fresh fruit, seeds, nuts and a touch of cinnamon.It is ideal as a simple snack or dessert, maintaining the completely live probiotics.
• Instant Ice Cream (“Soft-Serve”):
  • Bate kefir con banana and frozen red fruits until achieving a texture similar to that of soft ice cream. Consume immediately. It is a delicious homemade ice cream, with a sweet-sour flavor and no added sugar (beyond the fruit).

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