We’ve put a probiotic spin on a beloved treat with our Peanut Butter & Farmer Cheese Crispy Rice Squares! By adding a frosting made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese to this classic confection, we’ve packed it with protein and beneficial bacteria to support gut health. Plus, the smooth, sweet layer of icing adds extra richness and a creamy contrast that perfectly complements the peanut butter and crispy texture.
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 better 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 triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 5-10 min Servings: 2-4Ingredients
Rice Squares:
- 9 cups plain crisped rice cereal
- 15 ounces marshmallows
- 8 tbsp. Unsalted Kefir Butter
- 3/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Farmer Cheese Cream Topping:
- 8 ounces Farmer Cheese
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
- Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Melt the kefir butter in a large pot over low heat and add in peanut butter. Stir until melted and combined.
- Add in the marshmallows and stir until all melted, remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, measure out the cereal and pour in the marshmallow mixture.
- Add the marshmallows to the cereal mixture and stir until combined. Set aside and let cool.
- With a hand mixer, or large standing mixer, Whisk together Lifeway Farmer Cheese, honey, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Top the crispy rice treats with the Farmer Cheese mixture and enjoy!
