Savory, buttery, and just the right amount of crunch, our Creamy Spinach Croissant is the embodiment of amour. We made a decadent and healthy spread packed with probiotics and protein by mixing earthy spinach with our tangy kefir and farmer cheese. Think of this recipe as a bolder version of the classic cheesy spinach crescent rolls.
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: 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Organic Plain Whole Milk Kefir
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach
- 1 - 2 croissants
- 1 sunny side egg
- 1/8 cup Farmer Cheese
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- black pepper
Directions
- Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook till golden. Add spinach and cook till the spinach wilts, stirring occasionally. Take off heat.
- Add farmer cheese and kefir to the spinach; season with salt and mix together.
- Spoon the spinach cheese mixture over the bottom half of the croissant, top with the fried egg, and garnish with crushed chilies and some black pepper.
