DIY Kefir Recipe: Two Ways
Elevate your wellness journey with our homemade kefir recipe. Whether you choose traditional kefir grains or diverse probiotic capsules, this guide empowers you to create a nourishing probiotic elixir right in your kitchen.
Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal
Cost: 5
Equipment
- 1 cheese cloth or milk bag
- 1 rubber band
- 1 spoon wooden or plastic- no metal
Ingredients
- 1 can full fat coconut milk (organic)-or you can use 1.5 cups raw cow or goat milk
- 1 TB kefir grains or you can use one probiotic capsule opened and sprinkled into the milk (be sure to get live probiotics in the refrigerated section with at least 15 billion CFUs and a diverse array of strains)
Instructions
- Add the milk to the glass jar
- Add the kefir grains or probiotic powder
- stir with a non-metal spoon and cover with a cheese cloth and rubber band. do not put the metal lid on.
- Set in a warm or room temperature area in your kitchen for 24-48 hours and stir.
- If using kefir grains, strain the grains out with a non-metal strainer -the cheesecloth will work and save for later use (use again within 3-4 days or the grains die or eat themselves)
- Place the lid on the mason jar with the kefir and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Works well taking a few sips each morning or throughout the day to populate the gut.
Notes
If using probiotic powder, you will not need to strain.
Taste the kefir and if it tastes tangy like yogurt, then it should be good. The longer it sits, up to 48 hours, the more populated with probiotics it should be!
You can also add natural sweeteners like pure monk fruit, stevia, or raw honey.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 210mg | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg