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How to Make Coconut Milk Kefir at Home 🥥 | Dairy-Free Probiotic Recipe with Kefir Grains!

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Coconut Milk Kefir

Cultural Context

Coconut milk kefir is a delightful dairy-free alternative to traditional kefir, originating from the need for lactose-free probiotic beverages. This fermented drink is popular among those seeking gut health benefits and is often enjoyed in tropical regions where coconuts are abundant. Today, it has gained popularity in health-conscious communities worldwide, celebrated for its creamy texture and tangy flavor.

FermentedUSdrink
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
400ml coconut milk
2 spoons coconut milk (for adjusting kefir grains)
1 spoonful kefir grains
1 spoon sugar (optional)
fresh mango pieces
soaked chia seeds
date syrup (or maple syrup, honey, or jaggery)

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.

1

Add 2 spoons of coconut milk to adjust the kefir grains.

2

Mix 400ml of coconut milk in a clean glass jar.

3

Add 1 spoonful of kefir grains to the jar.

4

Leave the jar at room temperature for about 8 to 10 hours.

5

Check the coconut milk after 10 hours; it should have a yogurt-like texture.

6

Stir the kefir to mix in any thick cream that has solidified on top.

7

Strain the kefir to remove the grains and rinse them gently.

8

Store the kefir in the fridge to slow down fermentation.

9

Prepare a dessert by adding fresh mango pieces to the kefir.

10

Top the mango and kefir with soaked chia seeds and drizzle with date syrup.

Cooking Techniques

fermentingstraining

Equipment Needed

clean glass jarfine mesh strainer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Coconut KefirDairy-Free Kefir

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