How to Make Coconut Milk Kefir

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while soy milk is often cheaper and still creamy.

kefir grains

💰Cheaper: store-bought kefir starter

Store-bought starter can be more accessible for beginners.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence is a more affordable alternative with a similar flavor.

Pour 1 can of coconut milk into a clean glass jar.

Add 2 cups of water to the jar with coconut milk.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar until it dissolves completely.

Add 2 tablespoons of kefir grains to the mixture.

Cover the jar with a breathable cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 24 hours, checking for desired tanginess.

After 24 hours, strain out the kefir grains using a fine mesh strainer.

Transfer the kefir to a clean bottle and refrigerate it.

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