Pineapple and Farmer Cheese Bowls

We’re taking a throwback approach with these bright and cheerful Pineapple and Farmer Cheese Bowls. We took the classic pairing of cottage cheese and freshly cut-up pineapple pieces and turned it into a gut-loving, protein-packed bowl that snack dreams are made of, because instead of cottage cheese, we used Lifeway Farmer Cheese! With no lumps or clumps, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to enjoy right out of the package, and it doesn’t require any blending before you enjoy its luscious texture in simple snacks like this recipe.

Just dollop some of our protein-packed cheese in a bowl with fresh pineapple, add any other fruits you enjoy (we chose cherries here), and any additional toppings you like. Fresh herbs like mint work well as do other fruits like strawberries, papaya, or fresh mango. The alluring tropical sweetness of pineapple works magically with farmer cheese’s mild flavor and velvety texture, plus this pairing offers your body prebiotic fiber and live and active probiotic cultures found in Lifeway Farmer Cheese.

Additionally, pineapple contains a natural digestive enzyme that helps digest protein more efficiently, known as bromelain, which acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and helps you get the most of the protein found in our Farmer Cheese. A light drizzle of honey adds the perfect final touch of sweetness, and you’re ready to enjoy a healthy snack with less than 5 minutes of prep time required!

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, and even help support healthier blood sugar levels and improve levels of satiety due to how it triggers the release of GLP-1 since it is an excellent source of protein and high in bioavailable nutrition.

Lifeway Kefir contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Lifeway also offers our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy cultured cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that is also an excellent source of complete protein.