Smoothies by season
In winter there are no fresh Danish berries. Kale is harvested fresh from the fields all winter, and stored apples, beetroot and carrots are available until the end of February.
The recipes are our own. They are written for Probiotikaguiden and not copied from other sites.
The smoothies with kale and beetroot are not for children under 3, because leafy greens and beetroot contain a lot of nitrate.
Drink the smoothie straight away, or keep it in the fridge at no more than 5 degrees and drink it within a couple of days. That is the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration's advice.
A green winter smoothie with fresh Danish kale and sweet apples.
Our own recipe, written for Probiotikaguiden. Not copied from other sites.
A deep red smoothie with cooked beetroot, apple and fresh ginger.
Our own recipe, written for Probiotikaguiden. Not copied from other sites.
A smoothie that tastes a bit like apple cake, with stored Danish apples.
Our own recipe, written for Probiotikaguiden. Not copied from other sites.
All the smoothies here are made with kefir, skyr or yoghurt, which are fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Use products from the chilled section. Some fermented dairy products sold unchilled are heat-treated.
Lactic acid bacteria do not survive high heat. So let boiled berries, rhubarb compote and roasted squash cool completely in the fridge before you blend them with kefir, skyr or yoghurt.
If you already take a lactic acid bacteria supplement as a powder, you can stir your daily dose into your own glass once the smoothie is poured, and drink it straight away. Follow the instructions on the pack, and do not put it in the whole jug if you are sharing the smoothie. Some powders say that pregnant and breastfeeding women and children should only use them after talking to a doctor or health visitor.
Whether the bacteria do better in a smoothie than in a glass of water has not been studied. Read what the research says about timing and food in the article When and for how long should you take probiotics?.