Our Easy Peach Protein Pancakes are the perfect solution to breakfast boredom! So if you’re in a morning meal rut, we’re here to help with something new featuring Lifeway Farmer Cheese. It’s packed with goodness and works perfect in pancake recipes for the ultimate texture. Plus, Lifeway Farmer Cheese offers a complete source of protein and has no sodium added making it a great choice for those concerned with getting enough protein and maintaining healthy sodium levels. Serve these pancakes up and enjoy!
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-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 unique 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.
Prep Time: 25 mins Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Peach Lowfat Kefir
- 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. butter
- 2 tsp. of maple syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tbsp. ground flax meal
- 1/3 cup coconut or almond flour
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder of choice
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped canned peaches in 100% juice with no sugar added
- Toppings: fresh peach slices, sliced almonds or shredded unsweetened coconut, drizzle of honey or maple
Directions
- Add Peach Lifeway Oat, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, 2 eggs, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla to a bowl and blend with a hand mixer until all whipped up. Drain the peaches from the juice, then add in the 1/2 cup of canned peaches and blend again with the hand mixer.
- In a separate bowl, add the coconut flour (or almond flour), vanilla protein powder, flax meal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, then stir all together and remove any lumps with a fork until all sifted together.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and blend it all again with a hand mixer. It will thicken a bit as it sits, so let it sit for 2-3 minutes while you preheat your skillet on medium-high heat.
- Spray a skillet with non-stick spray over medium-high heat and add the pancake batter 1/3 cup at a time with a mixing scoop. Cook each side until golden brown, and then add to 2 plates, and add your toppings. Enjoy!
