Name: Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 Smoothies
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Plain Kefir (unsweetened); 2 cup Frozen Mixed Berries; 1 whole Banana (optional for extra creaminess); 1 tbsp Chia Seeds; 1 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter (optional for extra satiety); 0.125 tsp Kosher Salt (tiny pinch)

Question 1

Why is my Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet) My smoothie is too thin, not thick enough.?

Accepted Answer

My smoothie is too thin, not thick enough.. It happens! To thicken it up, add another half-cup of frozen berries or a tablespoon of chia seeds. Let it blend and then rest for a couple of minutes to let it set.

Question 2

Why is my Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet) This tastes way too tart, almost sour.?

Accepted Answer

This tastes way too tart, almost sour.. A little too much tang? Instead of sugar, try rounding out the flavor with half a banana or a tablespoon of peanut butter. They'll add body and a touch of natural sweetness.

Question 3

Why is my Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet) It's become a brick after resting, can't even pour it.?

Accepted Answer

It's become a brick after resting, can't even pour it.. Ah, the chia gel can be powerful! If it's too thick after resting, it means the chia has fully hydrated. Just add a splash more liquid – water, milk, or more kefir – and give it a quick blend to loosen it up.

Question 4

Why is my Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet) I can feel little bits of seeds in my smoothie, it's gritty.?

Accepted Answer

I can feel little bits of seeds in my smoothie, it's gritty.. That gritty texture usually means the chia seeds didn't get fully blended. Give it another 15-30 seconds in the blender, making sure they're pulverized. If your blender isn't super powerful, try soaking the seeds in a little liquid for 10 minutes before blending.

Question 5

Why is my Kefir Berry Smoothie (Protein, Not Sweet) All I taste is banana, it's overpowering everything else.?

Accepted Answer

All I taste is banana, it's overpowering everything else.. Too much banana, eh? You can try to balance that strong banana flavor by adding more kefir or a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to bring back some acidity. For your next batch, just use a little less banana, or leave it out if you want the berries and kefir to really shine.

Kefir Berry Smoothie

Kefir Berry Smoothie

The Setup

The Mise en Place

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If Things Go Wrong

My smoothie is too thin, not thick enough.

This tastes way too tart, almost sour.

Chef's Notes

The Method

BLEND

REST

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