Description
Transform your homemade kefir into a flavorful powerhouse with a second fermentation step that enhances taste and boosts gut health.
Ingredients
- Freshly strained first-fermented kefir
- Flavoring ingredients: fruits (berries, citrus, tropical fruits), spices (ginger, cinnamon), sweeteners (maple syrup, honey)
Instructions
- Remove kefir grains from the first-fermented kefir.
- Gather and prepare your chosen flavoring ingredients.
- For milk kefir: Pour into a clean, airtight bottle, add flavorings, and seal tightly. Leave headspace for carbonation.
- Let it ferment at room temperature for 12-24 hours, checking for desired taste and fizz.
- For water kefir: Strain into a bottle, add fruit juice and flavorings, seal, and let ferment at room temperature.
- Monitor carbonation and burp the bottles every 6-12 hours to prevent explosions.
Notes
Experiment with different flavor combinations! Always ensure cleanliness to prevent mold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Fermented
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg