This vibrant Strawberry Pistachio Toast made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese is so easy to make, you won’t be able to resist! Fresh orange juice and orange zest combine with our protein-packed farmer cheese for the perfect spread to start your day.
Featuring juicy, sweet strawberries and crunchy, nutty pistachios, plus a touch of honey, this toast truly tops them all! Each bite is jam-packed with flavor, freshness, and complete protein. Plus, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is made with live and active probiotic cultures, so it’s an ideal way to support your gut when paired with fiber-rich foods like fresh fruits, whole grains, veggies, nuts, and seeds. Pairing our farmer cheese with strawberries, pistachios, and whole-grain bread in this recipe proves that eating for better gut health can be both simple and delicious.
To make this recipe, you’ll need just a handful of ingredients and only a few minutes of prep time. Head to your local store to Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese near you, or shop online. See you in the kitchen!
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 contains 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: 10 mins Servings: 2Ingredients
- 2 pieces thick sourdough toast, whole grain, or gluten-free bread of choice
- 2/3 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 tbsp. fresh orange juice from 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp. fresh orange zest from 1 orange
- 2 tsp. raw honey, plus more as a garnish if desired
- 1 cup sliced, fresh strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- 4 tbsp. chopped raw pistachio kernels
- optional: flaky sea salt
Directions
- Toast the bread to your liking.
- As it's toasting, add Lifeway Farmer Cheese, orange juice, honey, and orange zest, to a bowl, and mix together until combined.
- Divide the farmer cheese mixture between the two slices of toast. Top each toast with 1/2 cup of strawberry slices, 2 tbsp. chopped pistachios, and an extra drizzle of honey if desired. Sprinkle on a touch of flaky sea salt, if desired, then enjoy!
