You’re going to love every layer of our High Protein Berry Parfait made with probiotic-rich, protein-packed Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. From the raspberry and Lifeway Kefir base, to the vanilla protein Lifeway Farmer Cheese center, to the crunch from the granola, and finally, the nutty blueberry topping, this high protein breakfast recipe has layers of love all the way through. The pop of protein from the Lifeway Kefir and Lifeway Farmer Cheese plus their probiotics mean you’re also giving your body an array of important nutrients that support your brain, gut, muscles, and mood. So grab a spoon, and enjoy this fiber-rich, protein-packed, and gut-loving recipe today!
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.
Prep Time: 15 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- Bottom Layer Ingredients:
- 1 cup fozen raspberries
- 1/2 a fresh banana
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- Middle Layers:
- 1 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- Middle Layer:
- low-sugar granola of choice (we like Purely Elizabeth's gluten-free granola)
- Top Layer:
- sliced almonds, chia seeds and flax seeds, and frozen blueberries or strawberries
Directions
- For the bottom layer, in a blender blend together frozen raspberries, 1/2 a fresh banana, and Lifeway Kefir.
- For the middle layers, in a food processor, blend together Lifeway Farmer Cheese and vanilla protein powder until smooth.
- Layer in a serving bowl starting with the frozen raspberry and kefir mixture from step 1, then add 1/2 the farmer cheese mixture from step 2, then add a low-sugar granola, another layer of the farmer cheese mixture, and top with sliced almonds, hemp/chia seeds, and frozen blueberries or strawberries.
