Start the day off strong with our Lemon Farmer Cheese Pancakes made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. They’re the muscle-building breakfast choice with complete protein and gut-friendly probiotics. We made the batter for these pancakes with our farmer cheese and Lifeway Kefir. Folding in some floral lemon zest and sweet vanilla extract to complement the burst of freshness organic blueberries takes these to a new level.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 5-6Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Vanilla Kefir
- 3/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 - 2 Tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. melted Unsalted Kefir Butter
- blueberry jam
Directions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt) until combined.
- In another medium mixing bowl, whisk together Kefir, Farmer Cheese, eggs, and vanilla until blended.
- Add in butter, lemon zest and juice to kefir mixture and blend until combined.
- Pour wet mixture into the dry mixture and whisk until just combined.
- Over medium heat, heat the butter in a griddle or skillet, then pour 1/3 cup batter onto buttered griddle or skillet. Cook until bubbles begin to appear on surface and bottom is golden brown. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve with blueberries, blueberry jam, maple syrup, and extra lemon zest.
