Galentine’s Day is for all the gals and girls out there who want to celebrate their friends, family, and other females in their life that make each day a bit brighter. So we rounded up some of our favorite Galentine’s Day recipes to help you celebrate with a gut-healthy approach. Whether you’re looking to indulge in baked goods, whip up a fruit dip for a charcuterie board, or want to enjoy a fresh and fun smoothie for a breakfast or brunch, we’ve got you covered.
Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese are both perfect options to enjoy in these recipes since they’re full of protein and probiotics that support gut, mood, and immune system health. If you’re into the popular cherry theme going around right now or you’re loving lavender at the moment, all these recipes offer a trendy, healthy approach to any Galentine’s Day celebration.
Grab your gal pals and enjoy!
1. Berry Cloud Bliss Smoothie
Here’s one of our latest favorite smoothie recipes full of Galentine’s Day goodness. It’s packed with natural sweetness from fruit thanks to the heart-healthy berries, while Mixed Berry Lifeway Kefir adds the perfect flair of creaminess. Lifeway Farmer Cheese’s creamy texture creates the “cloud” effect in this smoothie and enhances it with more protein and probiotics. Everyone will love this recipe! Grab it here.
2. Blueberry Lavender Ice Cream
Ice cream in February might sound a bit odd, but when you make it with Lifeway Kefir, you’ve got the best excuse to enjoy this timeless dessert in the comfort of your home. Blueberry Lifeway Kefir adds the perfect texture and takes on a healthier approach since it’s packed with probiotics while also adding more protein and a silkier texture. Lavender adds a lovely floral touch and compliments the sweetness found in blueberries we already know and love. Grab the recipe here!
3. Raspberry Puff Pastry Rounds
If you’re all about the baked goods, give these Raspberry Puff Pastry Rounds a go. These gems are easy to prepare and come together easily thanks to the use of premade puff pastry sheets. Real raspberry purée is easy to cook up right on the stove while plain Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese create the base of the cream filling. They’re delicious and easy to eat, so you can serve these at a breakfast or brunch and prepare them ahead of time. Get the recipe here.
4. Chocolate Açaí Bowls
Açaí bowls are always a hit, but we made the basic recipe even better thanks to Lifeway’s Grassfed Organic Whole Milk Kefir. This creamy sensation has an amazing texture, is easy to digest, and contains probiotics and prebiotics that make it a game-changer for gut-healthy recipes. Cacao powder means you’re getting plenty of antioxidants and heart-healthy flavanols found in chocolate, especially when combined with the superfood açaí berry. Grab the recipe here.
5. Whipped Farmer Cheese Berry Dip
Calling all charcuterie board fans! This Whipped Farmer Cheese Berry Dip is a perfect option. Ultra creamy, just sweet enough, and packed with protein, it’s a great dip recipe for a fruit spread or chocolate-covered cherries or strawberries. Or, spread it onto baked goods (cupcakes, cakes, etc.) you’re preparing as another option. Lifeway Farmer Cheese’s thick, creamy texture and lower sodium appeal make up the base, plus you don’t have to blend it before you want to enjoy it. Get the recipe here.
6. Slow-Cooker Chocolate Maple Lava Cakes
Here’s the top recipe to try if you’re the ultimate chocolate lover. These mini Slow-Cooker Chocolate Maple Lava Cakes are easy to put together, plus they don’t require much hands on time. Our Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir gives them a silky smooth texture and makes them extra decadent with the same bioavailable protein found in our other Lifeway Kefir products. These mini chocolate lava cakes are made with wholesome ingredients and are a great recipe for a mini crowd! Get the recipe here.
7. Cherry Night Time Pops
These easy-to-prepare frozen pops are also a great option if you want extra sleep support. Lifeway kefir’s probiotics are also great for digestion and gut health, which may help support better sleep. The protein in these pops is naturally occurring in Lifeway Kefir as well, so you’ll be nice and satisfied before your head hits the pillow. Grab the recipe here!
8. High Protein Cheesecakes with Raspberries
If you’re one of the many looking to eat more protein this year, you’re not alone. We’ve got you covered from breakfast to dessert and these High Protein Cheesecakes with Raspberries are the perfect option for single servings. Bake them in mini ramekins depending on how many people you’re looking to serve, and you can even make them ahead if need be. Get this sweet recipe here!
9. Chantilly Cake
Bake up a homemade Chantilly Cake or turn this recipe into cupcakes. The trendy cake has taken off the last few years, so we had to create our own version boosted with Lifeway Kefir’s goodness. Lifeway Farmer Cheese also stars in this beauty of a cake that has a light, delicate appeal thanks to the fruit it’s made with and has an underlying twist of indulgence from the cream-based filling. If you love to bake, this recipe is worth the effort!
10. Chocolate Chip Kefir Pancakes
If you’re preparing a brunch fest for Galentine’s Day, consider making these Chocolate Chip Kefir Pancakes. Embellished with mini chocolate chips, they’re the perfect texture thanks to the use of Lifeway Kefir in the base. Our kefir is the ultimate replacement for buttermilk (and tastes better!) so it makes any pancake recipe decadent and soft with a tender crumb. Lifeway Kefir boosts the recipe with natural protein as well, so you’ll stay full and satisfied for longer. Grab the recipe here.
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