Green Manuka Smoothie with Oats & Kefir

Name: Green Manuka Smoothie with Oats & Kefir
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium banana (ripe, peeled and chopped); 250 mL kefir (full-fat or low-fat, adds probiotics); 2 tbsp Manuka honey (runny UMF 10–12 recommended; adjust to taste); 50 g rolled porridge oats (adds creaminess and fibre); 30 g baby spinach (fresh, gives vibrant colour without strong flavour); 100 g frozen mixed berries (adds tang and chill; can use fresh if preferred); 1 tbsp chia seeds (for texture and omega-3); 1 tsp fresh lemon zest (brightens the flavour); 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional, warms the flavour); 4-6 ice cubes (optional, for extra chill)

A probiotic-packed New Zealand breakfast smoothie sweetened with Manuka honey

Creamy kefir and ripe banana blended with porridge oats, spinach and a generous drizzle of Manuka honey for natural sweetness. High in probiotics and fibre, this smoothie makes a quick, nourishing breakfast or post-workout pick-me-up.

Lisa

October 12, 20250 comments

Timing

Cook Time: PT0M

Prep Time: PT10M

Total Time: PT10M

Active Time: PT10M

Ingredients

medium

banana

(Notes: ripe, peeled and chopped)

250

kefir

(Notes: full-fat or low-fat, adds probiotics)

tbsp

Manuka honey

(Notes: runny UMF 10–12 recommended; adjust to taste)

rolled porridge oats

(Notes: adds creaminess and fibre)

baby spinach

(Notes: fresh, gives vibrant colour without strong flavour)

100

frozen mixed berries

(Notes: adds tang and chill; can use fresh if preferred)

tbsp

chia seeds

(Notes: for texture and omega-3)

tsp

fresh lemon zest

(Notes: brightens the flavour)

1/4

tsp

ground cinnamon

(Notes: optional, warms the flavour)

4-6

ice

cubes

(Notes: optional, for extra chill)

Instructions

Step 1

Prepare your ingredients: peel and roughly chop the bananas, measure the kefir, spoon the Manuka honey, and gather the oats, spinach, berries and chia seeds.

Tip: Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and creaminess so you rely less on added honey.

Step 2

Add the banana, kefir, rolled oats, spinach, frozen berries and chia seeds to a high-speed blender.

Tip: Layer ingredients so soft items are near the blade for smoother blending.

Step 3

Drizzle in the Manuka honey, add lemon zest and a pinch of cinnamon, then secure the lid and blend on high until smooth.

Tip: If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or extra kefir to reach your preferred consistency.

Timing: PT1M30S

Step 4

Taste and adjust: add a little more Manuka honey if you prefer it sweeter, or a few ice cubes and blend again briefly for a colder texture.

Tip: Start with less honey; UMF Manuka can be quite flavourful. A small extra drizzle elevates the smoothie without overpowering it.

Timing: PT30S

Step 5

Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Sprinkle a pinch of extra chia or oats on top if desired.

Tip: Serve with a reusable straw and enjoy as a quick breakfast or nourishing snack.