The season of Thanksgiving is upon us, bringing the joy of festive feasts with family and friends to celebrate community, togetherness, and blessings big and small. This year, we’re celebrating our community at Lifeway by sharing all our best holidays eats with you, showcasing some of our favorite holiday recipes, including all the best sides you could ask for. Start preparing now with a little help from us at Lifeway!
Our collection of decadent, delicious holiday recipes blends seasonal flavors with probiotic-packed ingredients from Lifeway to support your microbiome, including Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Discover our favorite gut-loving Thanksgiving dishes below!
Start your Thanksgiving meal preparation by infusing your turkey with probiotics. Lifeway Kefir’s Turkey Brine recipe enhances the brine with live cultures to give it a tender, juicy texture, and it boosts the turkey recipe with natural protein from Lifeway Kefir. You haven’t had a turkey until you’ve had one made with our turkey brine!
2. Probiotic Sourdough Stuffing
Upgrade your regular stuffing with our Probiotic Sourdough Stuffing filled with fresh ingredients and a delicious homemade flavor. This classic Thanksgiving dish becomes even more appealing with the addition of our probiotic-rich kefir and it’s filled with veggies full of fiber. This recipe is a must-try!
3. Farmer Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
We’ve never met a sweet potato we didn’t love, but our Farmer Cheese-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take things to a whole new level. Elevate your table with these nutrient-packed sweet potatoes that are packed with probiotics and natural protein from Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
4. Corn Pudding
Our creamy Corn Pudding made with Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese features a golden, crispy crust that’s beyond inviting. Underneath the baked crust is a luscious layer made with corn and Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Similar to corn casseroles that you may already know and love, this easy corn pudding recipe offers a softer, creamier approach that no one will be able to resist.
5. Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Farmer Cheese
Our Roasted Carrots with Candied Pecans and Farmer Cheese will add more than a beautiful color to your table. This combination of sweet carrots, crunchy pecans, and creamy farmer cheese creates a side dish that your body will thank you for since it’s filled with fiber and probiotics, plus natural protein from our farmer cheese.
6. Hot Honey Jalapeño Cornbread
During this season of thanks and holiday festivities, we thought it’d be fun to showcase our Hot Honey Jalapeño Cornbread as a daring addition to the traditional holiday menu. Easy to make, this recipe features Lifeway Kefir in the batter to create a tender, spongy texture that melts in your mouth with a delicate crumb and unbelievable flavor.
We’re getting to the root of deliciousness with our Roasted Beet Salad made with probiotic-rich Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Beets are high in nitrates, antioxidants, and fiber which all support heart health and better blood flow. The veggies in this medley balance sweet, smoky, and earthy flavors while Lifeway Farmer Cheese, combined with fresh rosemary, adds a creamy, herbal undertone that makes for a beautiful, balancing dish to any holiday table.
8. Probiotic Brussels Sprouts Salad
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite holiday salad made with one of everyone’s favorite Thanksgiving veggies. Brussels sprouts are packed with beneficial fiber and compounds that support a healthy heart, gut, and metabolism which makes them perfect to pair with protein-packed, probiotic Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese. Our Probiotic Brussels Sprouts Salad is a flavor-packed masterpiece celebrating this perfect pairing with crispy Brussels sprouts, juicy pomegranate, and creamy Lifeway Farmer Cheese, all brought together with a dressing featuring Lifeway Kefir.
Our Seeded Fall Pumpkin Bread will make a beautiful addition to any holiday table in place of traditional bread. The addition of seeds and kefir provides a unique texture and a dose of gut-friendly goodness, and it’s delicious served with Lifeway Farmer Cheese and Lifeway’s homemade butter!
10. Kefir Biscuits
For a finishing touch to your holiday feast, our Kefir Biscuits are unlike any other biscuit you’ve had. Made with Lifeway Kefir in the batter, these are topped with our homemade kefir butter and taste delicious on their own or with a jam or fruit butter of choice.
11. Probiotic Pumpkin Pie With Whipped Farmer Cheese Topping
No Thanksgiving is complete without pumpkin pie! Our Probiotic Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Farmer Cheese Topping satisfies your sweet tooth and your soul all in one. This pie is decadent and creamy but also has a healthy twist thanks to the Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese we included that are both packed with probiotics and natural protein!
By incorporating these gut-healthy recipes into your Thanksgiving menu, you not only treat your taste buds but also nurture your gut microbiome. Enjoy the feast, and let the celebration of good food and good health begin! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Lifeway!