Our Vanilla French Toast with Matcha Whipped Farmer Cheese makes the best way to start the day when it’s rich in protein and probiotics found in Lifeway Farmer Cheese. We whipped up a matcha glaze with matcha green tea, a powerful source of antioxidants that supports many aspects of health, just like Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway Kefir. Our kefir is easy to digest thanks to the fermentation process we use resulting in billions of live probiotics for optimal gut health and digestion. Try our kefir and farmer cheese in your next French toast recipe—you won’t regret it!
Cultured Dairy: The Nutrition Benefits You Need to Know
With increasing research linking the correlation between probiotics, gut health, and immunity, it’s no secret that the integrity of our gut is vital to our health. Although additional factors such as stress, antibiotic usage, and individual health conditions can contribute to the condition of our gut, a focus on healthy food choices is one of the easiest ways to support the microbiome.
Several studies have shown a strong association between the gut-brain-microbiota. Probiotics introduced to the gut have been found to support immunity, improve allergies, and improve digestion.
Studies have shown that reduced diversity of healthy gut bacteria during early years is associated with an increase in food allergies during school-age years. In addition, kefir made from whole milk helps absorb key nutrients such as Vitamins A, D, E, and K. Vitamin K is important because it helps your bones absorb calcium. It’s important to know that kefir contains a special trio: vitamin D, K, and calcium – all three crucial elements to support bone health. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is also a great source of all these nutrients, just in a different format for all the cheese lovers out there.
Ingredients
French Toast
- 6 slices of thick-cut bread (sourdough, challah or whole-grain)
- 2 tbsp. of flaxseed meal
- 1 cup Lowfat Vanilla Kefir
- 1 tsp. of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Matcha Kefir Glaze
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp matcha powder, sifted
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. Lowfat Plain Kefir
Matcha Whipped Farmer Cheese
- ¼ cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. powder sugar
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp. matcha powder
Directions
French Toast:
- In a large bowl mix together flax meal, kefir vanilla extract, and salt, let sit for 5 minutes so the flaxseed can thicken. Get your pan warm on medium heat.
- Lightly dip the slices of bread into the wet mixture, make sure each side is covered. Pull out and place your slices on the pan (two slices a time). Wait till you still the side starts to get golden brown before you flip.
- When your toast is ready, place onto a warm plate and top with our matcha kefir glaze (below).
Matcha Kefir Glaze:
Whisk sugar and matcha together in a bowl then melt butter and milk together in a small pan on the stove, remove from heat and slowly add to sugar matcha mix. Whisk until smooth. Add more milk as necessary, a little a time until consistency is met.Matcha Whipped Farmer Cheese:
Add all ingredients to the bowl and blend together with a hand mixer will fluffy.
