Spread the flavor of fall onto your favorite type of bread, and try our Maple Pear Farmer Cheese Toast. This warming, cozy recipe welcomes in the season with fiber-rich pears that are caramelized in real maple syrup before being added to toasted bread that’s covered with luscious Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
Our gut-healthy cultured cheese is packed with complete protein and contains 15 grams per 1/2 cup serving. It’s the perfect swap for lower protein cheese options and is a heart-healthy choice since it’s low in sodium and has no added salt or sugar like most cheese varieties. Paired with one of nature’s healthiest fruits in this toast recipe, it’s delightful way to support your gut first thing in the day since Lifeway Farmer Cheese is made with live and active cultures and is 99% lactose-free.
Sprinkle on some cinnamon for a dose of additional flavor and antioxidants, and you’re all ready to enjoy a nutrient-dense, satisfying fall recipe that couldn’t be simpler to prepare.
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 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 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: 5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 2 pieces of sourdough toast
- 1/2 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 pear, sliced
- 1-2 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- Topping: extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice mix
Directions
- Toast your bread to your liking. While it's toasting, put the sliced pear into a cast iron skillet or skillet pan and drizzle with 1-2 tbsp. maple syrup and the 1/2 tsp. cinnamon. Caramelize them just until fork tender and remove from the heat.
- Take your toasted bread, and spread 1/4 cup Lifeway Farmer Cheese on top of each piece. Top with the caramelized pears and add additional cinnamon on top, or use pumpkin spice mix for an extra boost of fall flavor.
