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Homemade Kefir


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  • Author: chef-yous
  • Total Time: 1445 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make and enjoy tangy homemade kefir, a probiotic-rich drink that can elevate your breakfast and cooking.


Ingredients

  • Milk (cow, goat, or coconut)
  • Kefir grains (starter culture)
  • Optional: honey and berries for freezing

Instructions

  1. Put kefir grains in a jar with milk.
  2. Let it sit at room temperature for about 24 hours.
  3. Strain out the grains and reuse them for the next batch.
  4. Experiment with flavor by mixing in fruit or using it in recipes.

Notes

Kefir can be used as a substitute for yogurt or buttermilk in recipes, making it versatile in cooking and baking.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1440 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Fermentation
  • Cuisine: Various

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg