Cherries are making huge waves in 2025 from food to fashion and more, plus, February is National Cherry Month! We’ve got plenty of cherry-filled goodness to share with you in the coming months, starting with some of our favorite recipes using Lifeway Kefir. Lifeway Kefir is available in multiple cherry options, including Black Cherry Organic Whole Milk Kefir, Low-Fat Cherry Kefir, and our newest seasonal flavor, Sakura Cherry Blossom.
Why We Love Cherries: Health Benefits and More
Cherries are packed with health benefits ranging from being high in antioxidants, a good source of fiber with 3 grams per serving, and are well-known for helping to support sleep health, provide joint health support, and have nutrients that promote healthy arteries for a healthy heart.
Cherries are also deliciously sweet and versatile in the kitchen with hidden spiritual meanings deeply rooted in culture. Did you know? Cherries and cherry trees are a symbols of love and deep admiration, charm, beauty, happiness, good fortune and prosperity, new beginnings, and revival. We can’t think of a better pair for these stone fruits other than Lifeway Kefir, can you?
Lifeway Kefir’s gut-health benefits and protein-packed appeal makes it the perfect pair to cherries. So join us in honoring this beautiful fruit by trying one of these five recipes made with Lifeway Kefir.
5 Gut-Loving Cherry Recipes Made with Lifeway Kefir
1. Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
This indulgent, nutrient-packed Chocolate Cherry Pudding is both delicious and satisfying. Packed with protein, fiber, and probiotics, this chocolate-cherry dream come true is yours for the taking. Prepared with Black Cherry Whole Milk Kefir, it’s easy to make so you can set it and forget it. Grab the recipe here!
2. Cherry Berry Smoothie Bowl
Cherries, berries, and kefir are the trifecta of a happy gut and heart. This bowl is packed with probiotics thanks to Lifeway Kefir, plus plentiful amounts of antioxidants and prebiotic fiber from cherries, berries, and chia seeds. This bowl is also a great way to hit your protein goals thanks to Lifeway Kefir. Top it with your favorites and enjoy this recipe today!
3. Sleepy Girl Smoothie
Trouble sleeping? This recipe is for all the night owls or just those looking for quality shuteye time. We paired Lifeway Kefir with tart cherry juice and magnesium powder for a probiotic-packed dream come true. Lifeway Kefir is naturally a good source of calcium, the amino acid tryptophan that supports relaxation, along with gut-calming probiotics and complete protein for muscle recovery support. Tart cherry juice is a good source of melatonin, and magnesium powder can help ease body aches and put the mind at ease for better sleep. Grab the ingredients and turn in early tonight with this recipe.
4. Cherry Night Time Pops
If you prefer more of dessert-like nightcap that’s light, yet sweet and satisfying, these Cherry Night Time Pops are just what you need. Cherries and Lifeway Kefir are paired to create a sweet, chilly recipe that can lower your body temperature (which can help you rest better), take the edge off, and give you a tasty nightcap with gut-health benefits. Plus, you can also make these all year round by using frozen cherries instead of fresh. Get the recipe for these pretty probiotic pops here!
5. Cherry Dream Smoothie
Last but not least, our Cherry Dream Smoothie is the epitome of Lifeway Kefir’s and cherries’ nutritional and flavor-filled benefits. This smoothie is made with Lifeway’s Black Cherry Organic Whole Milk Kefir, plus our creamy Farmer Cheese, both of which are excellent sources of protein and probiotics. We used dark sweet cherries that are filled with antioxidants and offer prebiotic fiber. Blend this smoothie recipe altogether or create a layered effect like we did!
Stay tuned as we release more cheerful cherry news and recipes this year, and keep up to date with all our recipes and news by following us on social media. Tag us in your recipes using Lifeway Kefir with the hashtag #LoveYourGuts so we can share them!