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, and we want to ensure your gut health is taken care of in the midst of all the fun. So we’ve gathered up a handful of satisfying, high-protein recipes that are excellent for your gut health and perfect to enjoy during the holiday 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.
Take your pick from all these gut-friendly celebratory eats as we help you enjoy a fun weekend with foods and recipes that love you back in the most delicious ways!
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 created a healthier version than most of the ones you’ll find since ours is packed with protein from Lifeway Kefir and abundant in probiotics and prebiotic fiber 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, tender 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 mouthful of this sweet, juicy fruit-filled salad is a delight in the most gut-healthy way. Bursting with fresh flavor and nutrients from different fruits, it’s also packed with filling protein and gut-nourishing probiotics from Lifeway Kefir. 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 treat combines the refreshing flavor of watermelon with our farmer cheese to create a fruity dream of a dessert infused with protein and live and active cultures. 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 all 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!