Celebrate the luckiest day of the year with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese! Each one of these 10 recipes is filled with probiotics, protein, fiber, and plenty of green goodness. Whether you’re looking for something savory, sweet, or anything in between, pick a few favorite of our St. Patrick’s Day recipes made with your favorite Lifeway products and enjoy!
Bring Some Luck and Love to Your Gut with Lifeway
Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese are both packed with protein, gut-friendly probiotics, and have other nutrients that support a strong healthy body. Filled with bioavailable protein you need to thrive, Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese keep you strong on St. Patrick’s Day and beyond. Spring is a magical time, but time changes, seasonal allergies, and weather wanes and woes can make it a tricky transition for your gut and immune system health. That’s why Lifeway is here to support your microbiome 365 days a year, and St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to take stock and start anew!
10 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for a Healthy Gut
1. Lucky Avocado Toast
Our Lucky Avocado Toast is packed with some of spring’s best ingredients including radishes, microgreens, avocado, and cucumber. We layered creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese onto some toast, added spices for flavor, and fiber-rich ingredients with a touch of green flair. Grab the recipe here and add a little luck to your avocado toast routine!
2. St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board
Spread some colorful fruits and veggies onto your favorite charcuterie board, then add Lifeway Farmer Cheese as the perfect dip base for a festive board that everyone will love. For this charcuterie board, we mixed Lifeway Farmer Cheese with avocado, herbs, spices, and a few other ingredients to create a dip, then paired it with bright green and other colorful fruit and veggies. This bountiful spread is packed with protein, probiotics, and prebiotic fiber that’s pleasing to the eye and your body. Grab the recipe here!
3. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This recipe is for all the mint lovers out there who can’t go without a classic mint chip dessert. Filled with natural green color with zero dyes or artificial ingredients, our Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is a green dream come true! Snag this sweet dessert recipe here made with Lifeway Kefir, our signature probiotic and protein powerhouse.
4. Hot Honey Avocado Toast
Add a touch of heat to your avocado toast that’s filled with gut-loving luck! We paired Lifeway Farmer Cheese with hot honey, avocados, and our favorite toast for the perfect mix of creamy, cool, and crunchy goodness. Start your day with this recipe, and you’ll be well on your way to a sweet, spicy, and strong St. Patrick’s Day!
5. Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
You know the viral shake that goes around this time of year, but we thought it needed an upgrade with some probiotic, protein goodness. That’s where Lifeway Kefir comes in to save the day. Blend up this Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie with billions of probiotics for gut health thanks our probiotic kefir, which makes every day the perfect day filled with luck from start to finish.
6. Morning Matcha Latté
If you need a beautifying boost that’s milder than coffee, you’ll adore our Morning Matcha Latté. Matcha green tea is a true superfood on its own, brimming with antioxidants and brain-supportive benefits. When paired with Lifeway Kefir’s probiotics and protein, this recipe makes for a magical morning treat or midday pickup.
7. Mint and Rosemary Frozen Lemonade
Cool off with this sweet, tart Mint and Rosemary Frozen Lemonade for a lighter St. Patrick’s Day treat. Mint and rosemary are two herbs shown to lower stress levels and support a healthy mood. Lifeway Kefir’s natural protein, calcium, vitamin D, and probiotics also support lower stress levels and contribute to a healthier mood and body making this recipe the perfect St. Patty’s Day pairing.
8. Greens ‘n’ Guava Smoothie Bowl
Our Greens ‘n’ Guava Smoothie Bowl is just what you need if you’re looking for a bright, cheerful bowl to dive into. Kiwis are some of the best fruits you can enjoy for overall gut health due to their high fiber content and natural digestive enzymes. Lifeway Kefir’s probiotics work wonderfully with kiwis in any recipe like this one that you can enjoy any time of day. Grab a spoon!
9. Crispy Potatoes and Green Goddess Farmer Cheese Dip
Potatoes are a well-known food to celebrate the Irish, and they’re a delight to enjoy with a savory, spicy green dip made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese. Crisp up some potatoes, mix up the dip ingredients, and put these Crispy Potatoes and Green Goddess Farmer Cheese Dip on your St. Patrick’s Day menu this year!
10. Pistachio Ice Cream
Nature even had St. Patrick’s Day in mind with sweet, nutty pistachios, which means they deserve a spot in your St. Patrick’s Day, too. Turn pistachios and Lifeway Kefir into a lucky day dessert like our Pistachio Ice Cream made with vanilla or plain Lifeway Kefir. Bonus: Pistachios are filled with prebiotic fiber, and when paired with Lifeway Kefir’s wealth of probiotics, you get a microbiome-loving dessert you can feel good about.
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