Our Air Fried Farmer Cheese Autumn Toast, featuring Lifeway Farmer Cheese, is the perfect midday meal. Packed with protein to energize your afternoon and probiotics to support gut and immune health, Lifeway Farmer Cheese adds a creamy base that pairs beautifully with sweet apple butter, cranberries, and crisp arugula. Finished with candied pecans for their prebiotic fibers and a dressing made from Lifeway Kefir for added flavor and probiotics, every bite strikes a balance of richness and freshness.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Actually Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- Toast:
- 2-3 slices of ciabatta
- 1/4 cup Apple butter
- 1 -2 cups Farmer Cheese
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Apple cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp Plain Lowfat Kefir
- Salt/pepper to taste
- Dried Thyme to taste
- Salad:
- 1 handful of Arugula
- 1 Honey Crisp Apple, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup candied pecans
Directions
- Slice the ciabatta bread in half, and layer in a the air frier. Spread some apple Butter on the bread, and top with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Air Fry for 5 minutes on 350 degrees.
- While that is cooking, stir together all ingredients for the dressing.
- In a bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until incorporated.
- Once the toast is done, top with the salad and enjoy!
