Comfort comes in many forms, and our Berry Cherry Pie Toast is one of them. Satisfy your sweet tooth this Toast Tuesday with the flavors of a tangy pie with wholesome, natural ingredients. We made homemade jam by cooking down fresh cherries and blackberries with a little maple syrup and chia seeds. The aroma that it weaves through the kitchen is absolutely divine, creating a sanctuary of flavor as your slather your warm croissant with our farmer cheese.
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-fat 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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Prebiotics + Probiotics = A Healthier You
Prebiotics are non-living, non-digestible carbohydrates naturally found in a variety of fiber-rich plant foods. Your body doesn’t digest prebiotics, so they’re what probiotics feed off of to remain actively working in your digestive system. They help the digestive system by promoting the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotics and probiotics work together in balance to make sure our digestive system stays on track and regular. Research has found that consuming a variety of prebiotic and probiotic food sources may improve your body’s natural functions, including both your immune and digestive systems.
Servings: 3-4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 4 croissants
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1 cup dark cherries
- 1-2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp lemon, zest
- 3-4 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
Directions
- FC Spread: mix together farmer cheese, powdered sugar, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract together.
- Berry Cherry Jam: In a saucepan cook down frozen cherries, blackberries, and sugar. When the liquid starts to become more prominent, add in chia seeds. Take off stove and stir till thickened.
- Cut your croissants in half and top with the farmer cheese spread, homemade jam, and lemon zest.
