Description
A deep dive into the differences between kefir and yogurt, their health benefits, and culinary uses.
Ingredients
- Kefir grains (for making kefir)
- Milk (for making kefir or yogurt)
- Fruits (for smoothies or toppings)
- Honey or sweeteners (optional)
- Spices (for flavoring yogurt or kefir dishes)
Instructions
- Combine milk and kefir grains in a clean jar to ferment.
- Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours.
- Strain the kefir to separate the grains and transfer the liquid to a bottle.
- Use kefir in smoothies, dressings, or marinades.
- For yogurt, heat milk, add yogurt cultures, and incubate for several hours.
- Enjoy yogurt in parfaits, dips, or simply as a snack.
Notes
Both kefir and yogurt can be versatile in recipes. Experiment by substituting one for the other in dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 25mg