Water kefir is very similar to dairy kefir, in that you can make it a home with grains. Except instead of milk, you use the grains to add probiotic-fizziness to sweetened water. If you are dairy-free, look into water kefir instead of the classic milk-version of kefir. You can grab ...
You can make it completely dairy-free when you use a water kefir as a starter culture, which is perfect for those with dairy allergies or who follow a vegan diet. It can be made with coconut water to make a hydrating sparkling drink or with coconut milk to make creamy beverage. Both ar...
How to make kefir Ingredients Metric Imperial 1l milk 200ml of double cream, or just use more milk for a thinner version 120g of kefir grains 1 Combine the milk and cream and pour into a sterilised jar. Add the kefir grains and stir 2 Cover the top with muslin cloth and tie tight...
1. Add the grains to a bowl or container (or the saucepan you wish to cook them in to save on washing up!) and cover with about double the amount of water, plus a little splash of something acidic like apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, or even kefir or kombucha. 2. Add a lid or...
Use buttermilk in place ofwhey, yogurt, kefir, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice whensoaking grains to reduce phytic acid. HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK FAQS How to make buttermilk from regular milk? If you have access to raw milk, you can use a starter culture and combine it with real milk...
Water kefir is made using kefir “grains,” which are small bacteria and yeast clusters with a grain-like appearance. The same kefir grains are used to ferment milk kefir, which can also be bought in grocery stores. Milk kefir has a consistency similar to buttermilk. ...
Smoothie bowls make a delicious and nutritious breakfast, lunch or snack. They’re essentially a thicker-consistency smoothie, served in a bowl and topped with vibrantly colored ingredients such as nuts, grains, and fruits. To turn your go-to smoothie into a bowl, sub out all fresh f...
Kefir is a fermented milk drink made by adding kefir grains to milk. This then ferments and turns the milk into a slightly sour and carbonated beverage. Kefir has a long history of being used as a buttermilk substitute in baking. The fermentation process gives kefir its characteristic tang, ...
Milk kefir grains There are three ways of repopulating your gut with good bacteria and maintaining gut health: Store bought yogurts and milk kefir – opt for plain versions and avoid additives, such as aspartame and carrageenan. Commercial foods usually provide only 3-4 strains of beneficial bact...
More than once, I’ve allowed my ferments to fend for themselves, and they eventually end up dying off. (That includes my sourdough starter, my milk kefir grains, and my water kefir grains.) Kombucha is different, though. Both my husband and I really love it. Plus, kombucha SCOBYs ...