We’re wild about watermelon season, because this fruit is more than just refreshing and delicious. Watermelon is filled with nutritional benefits your body loves, especially during summer. That makes it a wonderful complement to Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese, since our cultured kefir and farmer cheese both supply your body with high-quality nutrients like protein and calcium, along with live probiotics to support gut health. So we rounded up some of our favorite watermelon recipes made with Lifeway to showcase how versatile our products can be when paired with one of summer’s best fruits.
Benefits of Watermelon
Despite many people assuming that watermelon’s made of mostly water, this gorgeous fruit’s got more going for it than meets the eye. Watermelon is a terrific source of vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium — all nutrients your body needs on a daily basis. It’s also the highest source of the antioxidant lycopene of all fruits and veggies. Additionally, watermelon is a natural source of the amino acid L-citrulline, which converts to the amino acid arginine once ingested. Arginine assists with healthy blood flow and overall circulation, so watermelon is a terrific fruit to eat for heart health, blood pressure support, and can be useful for pre or post workout purposes.
Watermelon and Lifeway Kefir
Watermelon is easy to digest and gentle on the gut, and its high water content is valuable for more than thirst since dehydration can trigger gut health related issues and other health concerns. That makes it a wonderful fruit to pair with Lifeway Kefir in a smoothie or Lifeway Farmer Cheese on some toast, since all Lifeway products are lactose intolerant friendly and easier to digest than traditional dairy products due the fermentation process. The protein in Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese also pair well with watermelon to help keep you more satisfied than eating this fruit alone.
So pick up a ripe, juicy watermelon next time you’re out, and grab some Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese at a store near you. Then try some of these watermelon recipes below to change everything you thought you knew about watermelon. Summer just got more delicious and gut-friendly thanks to Lifeway!
7 Watermelon Recipes Made with Lifeway
This Pineapple Watermelon Slush recipe is one of our all-time favorites! The fresh taste of pineapple and watermelon is hard to beat in the summer heat, and we feel good knowing that we’re filling our bodies with gut-healthy ingredients thanks to our Lifeway Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir used in this recipe.
Turn any piece of toast into a protein-packed masterpiece with our Farmer Cheese and Watermelon Mint Toast made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Our cultured cheese spreads across toasted bread in a smooth, silky fashion and brings with it satiating benefits in every bite due to its high protein content. On top we add a fruity burst of sweet watermelon that delights the taste buds and offers a refreshing summertime flavor. Get the recipe here!
Experience the taste of summer with our Watermelon Mango Smoothie made with Lifeway Kefir. This sweet, colorful drink is gut-friendly and nutrient-dense thanks to our probiotic kefir used in the recipe since it’s a high-quality source of protein, calcium and vitamin D.
Our Watermelon Frozen Kefir recipe was inspired by the viral watermelon ice cream recipe hack taking over your social feeds and has been given a gut-healthy upgrade with Lifeway Kefir.Our kefir’s creamy texture pairs wonderfully with watermelon to create a refreshing, hydrating, probiotic dessert that’s just sweet enough to satisfy. Lifeway Kefir also packs this dessert recipe with complete protein to keep you full longer than traditional sweets. Get the recipe here!
5. Triple Melon Layered Smoothie
Three types of melons and probiotic-rich Strawberry Lifeway Kefir come together just in time to celebrate the arrival of summer in our Triple Layered Melon Smoothies. Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are some of the best fruits to enjoy during summer since they’re hydrating, refreshing, and packed with nutrients that support skin, heart, and gut health. Melons are extra delicious when frozen and blended into smoothies since they create an incredible frosty, dessert-like texture that makes any drink feel like a special treat. Get this smoothie recipe here.
Our Watermelon Peach Sorbet is a treat to the eyes, the taste buds, and your gut health thanks to Lifeway Kefir in the mix. This recipe stars summer’s most beloved fruits: watermelon, peaches, and strawberries, pairing them with gut-healthy Organic Whole Milk Peach Lifeway Kefir for an unforgettable, refreshing sorbet that makes you feel as good as it looks! Get this recipe here.
7. Farmer Cheese Watermelon Ice Cream
What’s better than a fresh watermelon on a hot day? Farmer Cheese Watermelon Ice Cream made with protein-packed Lifeway Farmer Cheese! Our cultured cheese contains live and active cultures for better gut health, and it’s a complete source of protein with 15 grams per 1/2 cup. That means you can enjoy every bite of this healthy frozen dessert that comes with major body-loving benefits. Get this recipe here.
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