Our Bagel and Lox Protein Bowl is the perfect nod to this worldly classic recipe and is packed with protein and probiotics from Lifeway Farmer Cheese. This bowl is filled with flavor, nutrients, and it’s so easy to make!
With a taste similar to a mix of cream cheese and ricotta, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to digest since it’s lactose intolerant friendly, plus it’s packed with protein with 15 grams per 1/2 cup serving. It’s a great addition to any protein bowl, and it can be used as a healthier alternative to cottage cheese since it’s free of added salt and sugar.
Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese at a store near you here, or shop online to have it delivered!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Servings: 1 - 2Ingredients
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tsp. everything but the bagel seasoning
- juice from 1/2 lemon + few slices for garnish
- 2 tbsp. green onion, sliced thin
- 1 small/mini cucumber, sliced and halved
- 2 tbsp. red onion, diced
- 1 tbsp. capers
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- sourdough croutons or gluten-free alternative
- 1 freshly cooked egg (we used sunny side up)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine farmer cheese with lemon juice, green onions and everything but the bagel seasoning. Spoon into a bowl and smooth over the top.
- Top with cucumber, red onion, capers, croutons, cooked egg, and salmon. Enjoy!
