We’re switching out the bread in favor of these healthy, protein-rich Blueberry Peach Protein Rice Cakes made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Now you can get your fix for a crispy rice cake and feel good knowing you’re hitting your protein goals, too. Our Farmer Cheese is rich in protein with 15 grams per serving, along with billions of probiotics —way more than cottage cheese or yogurt! These rice cakes are also rich in healthy fiber from blueberries and peaches, which we adorned with some sliced bananas and a little cinnamon and honey for an extra touch.
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You 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. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
- 2-4 whole grain plain rice cakes (use 2 regular size or 4 mini size)
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 tbsp. raw honey
- 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
- 1 peach, cut into small slices
- sliced banana for topping
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together farmer cheese, cinnamon, and honey.
- Distribute evenly over the rice cakes with the farmer cheese mixture, then top with blueberries, peach slices, and banana.
