Health Conditions Diabetes-Friendly Diabetic Drink Recipes Diabetes-Friendly Smoothie Recipes Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies 4.9 (8) 8 Reviews Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. By Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, M.S., RD Andrea Kirkland, MS, RD, is a nationally recognized culinary registered dietitian with over 20 years' experience as a cookbook editor, recipe developer, and food writer and has developed over 1000-plus recipes. Andrea's passionate about sharing her knowledge on home cooking and meal planning and is on a mission to prove that when it comes to food the words healthy and delicious can co-exist. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 cup low-fat plain kefir (see Tip) 1 cup frozen mixed berries ¼ cup orange juice 1-2 tablespoons fresh mint 1 tablespoon honey Directions Combine kefir, berries, juice, mint to taste and honey in a blender. Process until smooth. (The smoothies will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 day or in the freezer for up to 3 months.) Tips Tip: Kefir is a drinkable yogurt found in the dairy section of most supermarkets Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Fall 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 137 Calories 1g Fat 27g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 137 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 15g Protein 6g 12% Total Fat 1g 1% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 64mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.