Labor Day is meant to be enjoyed by taking a day away from work, not by standing over a hot stove or spending all day in the kitchen prepping your eats for the day. So we’re here to help keep you fueled and free up your time in the most delicious, gut-healthy ways with five quick and easy probiotic, high-protein recipes made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese.
All five of these easy recipes require little preparation, have under 10 ingredients, and are perfect to enjoy the last days of summer in celebratory fashion. Here, you’ll find a collection of easy-to-make popsicles, a savory dip perfect to pair with chips, veggies or as a sandwich spread, a protein-boosted fruit salad, and healthy probiotic desserts.
So gather up the ingredients, save the ones you want to try the most, and enjoy these easy, gut-healthy Labor Day recipes on us. With Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir in your kitchen, Labor Day can be enjoyed just how it was meant to be, but with a gut-healthy twist. Looking for specific Lifeway products? Find Lifeway products near you at our store locator here!
1. 3-Ingredient Pineapple Popsicles
Made simple with fresh pineapples and Lifeway Kefir, our delicious Pineapple Popsicles are a delight for the senses and are super easy to whip up with only three ingredients. Your taste buds will love the tart, tropical flavor, while your gut will appreciate the billions of probiotics found in Lifeway Kefir. Get this tasty recipe here!
2. Savory Farmer Cheese Spread
Savor the fresh flavor of our Savory Farmer Cheese Spread and consider it the do-it-all dip that you can use with fresh veggies, or on sandwiches, bagels, toast, crackers, or whatever else you fancy. This spread layers fresh herbs with Lifeway Farmer Cheese, then adds a touch of garlic and pepper before blending it all together for a spread that deserves a spot at any get-together, lunch table, or day outside under the sun. Grab the recipe here.
3. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Farmer Cheese
These Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Farmer Cheese are just the thing to enjoy for a low-effort dessert with maximum benefits. Strawberries are one of nature’s healthiest and most delicious fruits delivering vitamin C, fiber, and powerful anti-aging antioxidants for very few calories. Chocolate is one of the most antioxidant-rich foods on the planet and contains prebiotic fiber and polyphenols that feed your gut bacteria while Lifeway Farmer Cheese delivers a generous dose of easy-to-digest complete protein to keep you satisfied and energized. Our farmer cheese is also made with live and active cultures your gut will love. Put all these ingredients together in one healthy treat by making this recipe.
Short on time but want a sweet cone of ice cream? We’ve got you covered with our Probiotic Dessert Cones made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Cheese as ice cream? Yes, that’s right! Lifeway Farmer Cheese is made with rich and creamy low-fat milk, just like ice cream is, but it’s 99% free of all the lactose in regular milk and higher in probiotics with less sugar. Same ingredient, more benefits! Our thick, creamy soft cheese is packed with protein too, so you can enjoy a cone of sweet goodness, guilt-free. Bonus: The freeze time for this recipe is just 20 minutes!
5. Perfect Bite Every Time Fruit Salad
Bite for bite, this fruit salad is what gut-healthy dreams are made of. Packed with flavor, it offers the perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, fruity, and creamy thanks to a variety of nutrient-dense fruits that are packed with filling fiber and probiotic Strawberry Lifway Kefir as the dressing. While most fruit salads are coated in highly-processed whipped toppings or overly sweet dressings, ours is made with protein-rich Lifeway Kefir that delivers billions of gut-friendly cultures to nourish your microbiome and dress the fruit with the perfect texture while also keeping you full. Get this recipe here!
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