Memorial Day is a great time to get outside and celebrate the holiday with all your favorite eats in the company of family and friends, but that doesn’t mean your gut health has to suffer. So we’ve gathered up a handful of some of our top high-protein eats that are excellent for gut health and perfect to enjoy during Memorial Day weekend.
All of these recipes are a delight for your taste buds, muscles, and microbiome since they’re made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Our probiotic-rich kefir is an excellent source of protein and packed with billions of live probiotics while our cultured cheese is also rich in protein with 15 grams per serving and contains live and active cultures for a healthy gut. No matter what Lifeway product you love most, all our options are excellent choices for your outside adventures and summertime celebrations.
Whether you’re craving easy-to-eat sliders, a bowl of chilled pasta salad, healthy desserts, or seriously snackable appetizing dips, we’ve got something you’re sure to love. So while you’re enjoying the warmer weather and soaking up the sun, we’re here to fill your plate—and your body—with foods and recipes that help you feel your best along the way!
1. Creamy Kefir Ranch Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a classic warm weather recipe, and it makes a great dish to carry to cookouts and celebrations during the summer. So we whipped up a healthier version than most of the ones you’ll find since ours is packed with protein from Lifeway Kefir and abundant in probiotics, plus prebiotic fiber from the veggies to support your gut health. Whip up a big batch of this easy recipe since the leftovers will last several days in the fridge. Trust us, you’ll be glad you did!
2. Barbecue Jackfruit Farmer Cheese Sliders
You’ll never miss the meat with these juicy, filling sliders. Our Farmer Cheese packs plenty of protein for satisfaction while the jackfruit gives these sliders a meaty, juicy texture and all the filling ingredients provide the perfect final touch. Get this recipe here, and be sure you make enough for a crowd because they’ll go fast!
3. Perfect Bite Every Time Probiotic Fruit Salad
Every mouth full of this sweet, juicy fruit-filled salad is a delight in the most gut-healthy way. Bursting with fresh flavor, it’s also packed with filling protein plus live and active probiotics. Fruit is one of the best foods to enjoy for better gut health due to its filling prebiotic fiber and its high water content to keep you hydrated. Lifeway Kefir is a perfect pairing to all your favorite fruits, so mix up a batch of this fruit salad and enjoy all the sweet benefits and satisfying flavor it brings.
4. Easy Farmer Cheese Dips
The more, the merrier! That’s the idea with these protein-packed dips made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. This set of recipes gives you multiple choices for dip options, so no matter the mood or the craving, we’ve got a recipe to suit you and your Memorial Day crowd. Or, better yet, make them all! Grab the recipes here and pair these dips with your favorite veggies, crackers, or whatever else you want to enjoy these protein-rich dips with.
5. No-Bake Coconut Cream Probiotic Pie
Perfected with protein and probiotics, this sweet, creamy rich pie is a healthier spin on a timeless classic. Whether you’ve never had coconut cream pie, or you already love it, our rendition is a must-try. It’s rich in flavor thanks to the abundant use of real coconut cream and shredded coconut that are both layered in beds of Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese so you’re sure to get plenty of probiotic-rich protein in every single bite. Get the recipe for this sweet surprise of a recipe here and be sure you make plenty for a crowd—you’ll need it!
6. Farmer Cheese Watermelon Ice Cream
What’s better than watermelon in the summer? Farmer Cheese Watermelon Ice Cream made with protein-packed Lifeway Farmer Cheese! This delightful frozen farmer cheese ice cream recipe combines the refreshing flavor of watermelon with the joy of ice cream and makes a fruity treat that’s infused with probiotic cultures to support your gut, immunity, and mental well-being. Get the recipe here, and don’t forget a spoon!
7. Strawberry Mango Probiotic Popsicles
Made with Strawberry and Mango Lifeway Kefir, these frozen pops combine the sweetness of strawberries with the tropical twist of mango for a refreshing treat that’ll keep you cool and smiling all season long. Strawberries, mangoes, and Lifeway are packed with nutrients your body needs, and they make a triumphant trio of delicious flavors when it comes to these chilly, probiotic pops.
Need more recipes? We’ve got so many delicious options to choose from. Check out all our recipes with probiotics and protein-rich Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese, and be sure to come visit us on our social media channels. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube and TikTok for all our latest and greatest creations. We can’t wait to see you there!