Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls are loaded with fresh sweet peaches and vanilla Greek yogurt and are topped with granola, almonds and more peaches for a nutritious breakfast or snack! Plus, the addition of VSL#3® high-potency probiotic to help benefit your digestive health.

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by VSL#3®. All opinions are my own.

When the warm weather hits, we swap a lot of our hot breakfast options for cold breakfasts like these Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls! They are super easy to make, packed with nutrients, and can be topped with whatever toppings you enjoy. Or you can drink the smoothie in a glass without making it into a smoothie bowl if you prefer- just add more milk (or milk substitute if not well tolerated).

As part of my morning breakfast routine, another important part is taking my probiotic with my gut-friendly breakfast so that I don’t forget to take them. My favorite high-potency probiotic lately is VSL#3®, which I am going to chat all about today. Why is taking care of your gut health so important you ask? Well, your digestive tract contains trillions of bacteria. Most bacteria are considered good bacteria—the kind that keep you healthy. But you also have bad bacteria. More bad bacteria can cause problems that lead to uncomfortable and even debilitating symptoms, as well as anxiety that comes from having to cope with those symptoms.

Your digestive health is linked to the overall health throughout your body so it’s important to keep it in tip top shape. That’s why I love VSL#3®. It’s so easy to incorporate into your daily routine. VSL#3® is an advanced probiotic option that provides multiple strains of bacteria needed to help restore the necessary amount of good bacteria in your digestive tract. More on that later.

Healthy Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls

How to Make Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls

These smoothie bowls are crazy easy! I use ripe fresh peaches for the best flavor. A benefit of using fresh peaches is that you can leave the skin on the peaches which adds more fiber and vitamins to the smoothie. If you are using fresh peaches, freeze them in slices the night before. Using peach slices that are frozen gives you a thick smoothie bowl that can hold up lots of toppings. Peaches are great for digestive health as well. They have a soft texture, are lower in fiber than fresh fruit, and are easy to digest and can help soothe an upset stomach and ease diarrhea and gas. This delicious fruit is also packed with antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties which is even more good news for your gut health.

Next, add in vanilla Greek yogurt, protein powder of choice if you want (optional), milk of your choice (can use almond, oat, etc. too), cinnamon and a little vanilla. Blend until smooth. I like using a food processor for an awesome whipped texture, but a blender will work also.

Finally, dump your smoothie into a bowl and top it with your choice of toppings. Great choices are nuts like almonds, granola or cereal, more peach slices, and chia seeds. Use whatever you like and have on hand. My kids love their smoothies topped with Cheerios's cereal because they get a little soft and go well with the smoothie.

VSL#3® is a probiotic medical food intended for the dietary management of ulcerative colitis (UC), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or an ileal pouch. Use under medical supervision

Taking Your Probiotic with Your Breakfast

I have been taking a probiotic for years for gut health and another thing I love about VSL#3® is that this particular probiotic can be mixed right into your smoothie. VSL#3® is available in capsules and packets to fit whatever form and potency you prefer. Pro tip: you can also open the capsules and mix it into any cold, non-carbonated liquid or food. VSL#3® is special because it is a high-potency probiotic medical food to help improve gut health and for people with chronic digestive issues such as ulcerative colitis or irritable bowel syndrome.

VSL#3® is a specially formulated probiotic medical food that delivers multiple strains of beneficial live bacteria to create a better microbial balance which is so important for digestive health. Many other probiotics found on the shelf are single strain probiotics however, VSL#3® Capsules (112.5 billion CFU) have about 10 times more bacteria than the leading commercially sold OTC probiotic*and a diversity of 8 beneficial bacteria strains. It is kept in the fridge to maintain potency and uses 8 different strains of bacteria so that more good bacteria can survive the GI tract. No wonder it is the #1 recommended high-potency probiotic brand by gastroenterologists!

*Compared to Culturelle® and Align®

You can buy VSL#3® at www.vsl3.com or in-store behind the pharmacy counter at major and independent pharmacies nationwide. **If you order from their site, use code TRYVSL3 to save $5**

Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowl Nutrition Benefits

Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls are a great way to start your day packed with nutritional and beneficial gut-health ingredients! The Greek yogurt and milk have calcium and protein. The peaches have fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. The protein powder gives a boost of protein to keep you full for longer but is optional. If you use chia seeds as a topping, that adds omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. Finally, the cereal is a great way to add some whole grains in for energy. And of course, VSL#3® high-potency probiotic packed with beneficial bacteria for your gut health.

For more information on VSL#3®, visit www.vsl3.com and you can also place an order from the site directly to try it for yourself.

VSL#3® is a probiotic medical food intended for the dietary management of ulcerative colitis (UC), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or an ileal pouch. Use under medical supervision

Peaches and Cream Smoothie Bowls

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