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Fermented smoothie with probiotics, fiber, and omega-3
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Kefir banana chia smoothie (250 g) has 220 calories. That works out to 88 calories per 100 g. It contains 28 g of carbs, 8.5 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 252.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 41 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 250 g
220
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 15% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.5 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 250 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (thick) | 15 g | 13 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 30 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 200 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 bottle (small) | 250 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 320 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 330 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 88 calories per 100 g.
Blend kefir, a ripe banana and chia seeds until smooth to make a kefir banana chia smoothie. Let it stand briefly if you want a thicker texture, or add a little more kefir if the chia makes it too dense.
A kefir banana chia smoothie can be a nourishing drink: kefir provides fermented dairy, while banana and chia contribute fiber. It is not a substitute for a varied diet, and adding sweeteners can make the drink considerably sweeter.
No, you do not need to soak chia seeds before blending a kefir banana chia smoothie. They can go straight into the blender, though letting the finished drink stand allows the seeds to absorb liquid and thicken it.
Yes, yogurt can replace kefir in a kefir banana chia smoothie, but the result will be thicker and less tangy. Thin it with milk or water to make it drinkable; yogurt will not give it exactly the same fermented flavor.
Yes, you can prepare a kefir banana chia smoothie the night before and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Chia thickens the mixture as it sits, so stir or shake it before drinking and loosen it with kefir if needed.
A kefir banana chia smoothie gets thick because chia seeds absorb liquid, and ripe or frozen banana also adds body. Add kefir a little at a time and blend again until it reaches the consistency you like.
Yes, frozen banana works well in a kefir banana chia smoothie and gives it a cold, creamy texture. If your blender struggles, let the banana soften slightly or add kefir gradually rather than forcing the blades through a very thick mixture.
No, ordinary blending does not automatically kill the live cultures in kefir, so a kefir banana chia smoothie may still contain them. Heat is more likely to reduce live cultures; use kefir with live cultures if that is what you want.
A kefir banana chia smoothie can work as a pre-workout snack if you tolerate dairy and chia comfortably. Its banana provides carbohydrates, but the fiber and thickness may feel heavy right before exercise, so leave time to digest it.
A kefir banana chia smoothie does not cause weight loss on its own. Chia's fiber may help you feel fuller, but sweeteners or large add-ins change the drink, and weight loss depends on your overall eating pattern.
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
B5
0.7mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
253mg · 36% DV
Calcium
295mg · 30% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
525mg · 15% DV
Sodium
95mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 220 calories in 1 cup (medium) (250 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Kefir banana chia smoothie blends tangy fermented kefir with ripe banana and chia seeds. It is a contemporary smoothie rather than a traditional dish with a single place of origin: the ingredients are blended until creamy, while the chia gradually thickens the drink as it stands.
Expect gentle sweetness, a slight kefir tang and a smooth texture with tiny chia seeds throughout. It works well at breakfast or as a filling snack; serve it chilled, on its own or with oats or nuts. Kefir contributes protein, banana provides much of the sweetness, and chia adds fibre and omega-3. Each 100 g has 2.1 g of fibre. For a lighter, less thick drink, blend in extra kefir or water, and use a ripe banana instead of adding sugar.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.4:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.