How to Make Kefir at Home | Gut Health & Smoothie Recipe
Are you ready to improve your gut health with a simple, delicious, and budget-friendly solution?
Kefir is a fermented drink made with milk and kefir grains—tiny clusters of beneficial bacteria and yeast that transform milk into a tangy, probiotic-rich beverage. Not only does it taste amazing, but it’s also loaded with health benefits, including improved digestion, better gut health, and a boost of protein, calcium, and B vitamins.
In this post, I’ll walk you through the easy process of making kefir at home, plus I’ll share a bonus recipe for my favorite gut-healing smoothie that uses this nutrient-packed beverage.
What You’ll Need
Here’s what you’ll need to get started:
Milk: Raw milk (my personal preference)
Kefir grains: Get them here.
Glass jar: Click here.
Plastic wide-mouth lids: Click here.
Strainer: Click here.
How to Make Kefir
Add Kefir Grains to Milk: Place about 1-2 tablespoons of kefir grains into a clean glass jar. Add 2 cups of milk, leaving some room at the top.
Cover and Ferment: Secure the jar with a plastic lid or a breathable cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
Strain and Store: Once the milk thickens and has a tangy taste, strain the kefir grains using a plastic or stainless-steel strainer. Transfer your fresh kefir to a clean jar and store it in the fridge.
Why Make Kefir at Home?
Cost-Effective: Store-bought kefir can be pricey, but making it at home saves you money.
Customizable: You control the ingredients, ensuring no added sugars or unwanted extras.
Easy to Make: Once you get the hang of it, it’s as simple as setting it and forgetting it!
Bonus Recipe: Gut-Healing Smoothie
Transform your kefir into a delicious and nutritious smoothie. Combine:
1 cup of kefir
1 cup of frozen berries
1 tablespoon of honey (optional)
1 teaspoon of chia seeds
Blend until smooth, and enjoy a gut-boosting, protein-packed treat!
More Gut Health Support
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