You need to reactivate and store the kefir in milk between batches
of coconut kefir, but it is delicious.
Can I use a can of cococnut milk instead
of the coconut kefir milk?
Once ready, reserve 1/2 cup
of coconut kefir for your next batch in a new mason jar.
Because variety is the sweetest spice of life, I opted to make two different flavours
of coconut kefir ice cream pops: Honey + Vanilla and Raspberry Cream.
Not exact matches
Loads
of people have success with this, but typically you'll find dairy
kefir grains (which have some lactose in them and are best avoided if you are lactose intolerant) and water
kefir grains, which can work in a sugary water drink,
coconut water, or other water - based beverages and makes a light champagne - like drink.
And so, in the last year, I have begun to make all
of my own ferments - whether it's
coconut kefir, saurkraut, kombucha, and now, I am proud to say, I have succeeded with kimchi.
In making this cake I used cultured
coconut milk (it used to be called
coconut kefir) in place
of the buttermilk.
Like regular milk
kefir,
coconut milk
kefir is made by using milk
kefir grains to ferment the
coconut milk, but
of course it is dairy free.
I asked my friend Hannah
of Kombucha Kamp to answer some
of the most commonly asked questions about making
coconut milk
kefir.
In our experiments, we found that after 3 days, 2 cups
of coconut milk with 1 Tablespoon
of kefir grains had a refreshing, lightly tangy aroma.
We found that it took around 7 weeks
of regular fermentation in dairy milk to fully recover milk
kefir grains so that they would reproduce after having been used to ferment
coconut milk for 2 weeks.
But one day while making regular
coconut milk
kefir, I accidentally dumped my water
kefir grains (instead
of the milk
kefir grains) and about 1/4 cup
of pre-made water
kefir into the wrong container.
I'm using Stevia and
kefir in place
of the
coconut oil and xylitol.
About 30 minutes later, ice cream formed, and I layered my berries with scoops
of chocolate
coconut kefir ice cream.
If you follow a paleo friendly ketogenic diet plan and avoid all dairy, you can still enjoy the health benefits
of probiotics and enzymes by making
kefir from
coconut milk.
Now, if I could just perfect
coconut kefir or some other kind
of non-dairy
kefir.
Dressed in a tropical
coconut kefir - and - mint vinaigrette, this kaleidoscopic fruit salad is a pleasure for all
of the senses.
Perhaps the 1/4 cup
of water in the recipe could be replaced by unflavored water
kefir or
coconut water
kefir?
I was thinking
of using
kefir milk instead
of coconut milk.
We also learned about growing
kefir grains today, and Russell got a big batch
of coconut water
kefir going for us.
Foods like sauerkraut,
coconut water
kefir, kimchi and pickles are excellent for intestinal health because
of the healthy bacteria they contain.
Hello Shannon, can I use probiotic caps or
coconut kefir water in lieu
of yogurt?
During the afternoon snacking on some fermented foods like sauerkraut,
coconut water
kefir for hydration or having a bowl
of coconut yogurt with berries is a great idea.
With rich flavor from the tangy
kefir, nutty whole wheat flour and hint
of coconut, these biscuits are so delicious you might just skip the butter (although with a little strawberry rhubarb jam — wow!).
Coconut yoghurt is a good source
of calcium and vitamin A. Greek yoghurt or
kefir are also great options.
you can start a really vigorous gluten free starter culture without having to open a whole packet
of yeast for just a few grains by using a tablespoon or so
of a fermented drink — kombucha, water
kefir (Whole Foods carries a
coconut water
kefir that is very active) or if you have access to real unpasteurized sauerkraut you could probably use some
of the liquid.
2 cups
coconut meat (if frozen, thawed) 1 tablespoon
coconut kefir (Tonix or Healing Movement
coconut kefir) 1 teaspoon dairy free probiotics (I use one capsule
of Garden
of Life 50 billion or 100 billion) juice
of 2 freshly squeezed lemons juice
of 1 freshly squeezed lime 1/2 cup raw
coconut water
Kefir can also be made from various types
of milk, including
coconut, almond, rice, seed, soy or dairy and can also ferment fruit juice and
coconut water.
Chia seeds thicken this summery
kefir - based white chocolate pudding, while
coconut - candied pecans add a welcome bit
of crunch.
Natural food sources
of probiotics can be found in
coconut water
kefir,
coconut milk
kefir, kombucha, yogurt and fermented veggies like sauerkraut and kimchii.
Goal: Consume 4oz
of fermented drinks such as
coconut water
kefir and 4oz
of fermented veggies such as sauerkraut or kimchi daily.
Good fats can come from any combination
of the following: — cream (preferably raw)-- whole fat milk products (milk, yogurt or
kefir)--
coconut oil —
coconut milk — flax seed oil (high in omega 3's)-- avocado
Bee likes to make a sugar mixture dedicated to
kefir making, which increases the mineral content — mixing 4 cups cane sugar with 1 cup
coconut sugar, and a tablespoon
of Himalyan sea salt.
Add 2 tablespoons
of either
coconut sugar or maple syrup (you can even use white sugar as the
kefir grains will consume it, there won't actually be sugar left in it)
I make
kefir w /
coconut milk, and use some like sourcream or yogurt as a a source
of probiotics.
Once you have mastered a solid technique for opening a
coconut, you will also be able to savor a delighful array
of fresh
coconut recipes such as refreshing
coconut kefir.
Refresh and reactivate the
kefir grains in sugar water (1⁄4 cup sugar in 4 cups water) for 24 to 48 hours between batches of Coconut Water K
kefir grains in sugar water (1⁄4 cup sugar in 4 cups water) for 24 to 48 hours between batches
of Coconut Water
KefirKefir.
One
of my favorite prebiotic - probiotic combos is
coconut water
kefir (grab the recipe below), which is both a delicious carbonated beverage and a tonic to balance your gut ecosystem.
Though Milk
Kefir is traditionally made with cow's milk, it can also be made with other types
of milk (goat, sheep,
coconut, soy or rice).
Fortunately, I love
coconut even more and have recently begun experimenting with ways to make delicious and probiotic rich
kefir out
of coconut milk instead
of dairy milk.
Another popular type
of «milk» to ferment with
kefir grains is
coconut milk.
This
coconut water
kefir recipe combines the probiotics and enzymes
of water
kefir with the electrolytes and vitamins
of coconut water.
I asked my friend Hannah
of Kombucha Kamp to answer some
of the most commonly asked questions about making
coconut milk
kefir.
You've probably heard
of eating probiotic - rich foods such as chickpea miso, kombucha, pickled veggies, kimchee, and
coconut water
kefir that feed your microbiome, but it's as important to feed your gut prebiotic - rich foods that are nondigestible short - chain fatty acids that help feed your good bacteria.
2 cups rolled oats 1/2 a cup
of dried un-sweetened
coconut strips 1 large apple (peeled if not organic) and grated 6 tbsp natural non-sweetened yoghurt (preferable to use goats
Kefir or homemade
coconut yogurt) 1 tbsp raw pumpkin seeds 1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds 1 tbsp organic sun - dried goji berries 1 tbsp organic sun - dried raisins 1 tbsp flax seeds 1 tbsp chia seed 1 tsp
of ground cinnamon 2 cups
of filtered water
Examples
of probiotic foods you should look to consume include: fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi), probiotic yogurt (from goat or sheep milk that is grass - fed and organic), fermented dairy products (
kefir), probiotic beverages (apple cider vinegar,
coconut kefir, kvass), kombucha, natto, raw cheese (goat's milk, sheep's milk, A2 cow's soft cheeses).
I will make a video soon
of making
kefir — but it couldn't be easier, just add water
kefir grains to
coconut liquid and let it ferment in a jar on the counter.
My friend Hannah
of Kombucha Kamp shares her favorite
coconut water
kefir recipe and answers some frequently asked questions... Enter Hannah:
Some prefer to omit all
of the sugar, and those drinking
coconut water
kefir for a candida cleanse should leave it out, but we recommend using 25 % sugar for the best flavor.
Coconut water kefir is a simple adaptation of water kefir — instead of water, we use coconut water along with a reduced amount of sugar to make a bubbly, hydrating, digestion boosting be
Coconut water
kefir is a simple adaptation
of water
kefir — instead
of water, we use
coconut water along with a reduced amount of sugar to make a bubbly, hydrating, digestion boosting be
coconut water along with a reduced amount
of sugar to make a bubbly, hydrating, digestion boosting beverage.