Description
A tangy, probiotic-rich drink made from fermented plant-based milk perfect for boosting gut health and refreshing your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon of vegan kefir grains or a kefir starter culture
- 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or agave nectar (optional for sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
- Fresh fruits like berries or mango (optional)
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Sterilize a glass jar or non-reactive container.
- Pour plant-based milk into the jar, leaving space at the top.
- Add vegan kefir grains or starter culture and stir gently.
- Add maple syrup or agave nectar if using, and stir again.
- Cover with cheesecloth or breathable fabric and secure with a rubber band.
- Let ferment in a warm, dark place for 24–48 hours depending on taste preference.
- Strain out kefir grains with a non-metallic strainer and store them for reuse.
- Transfer the kefir to a sealed glass container and refrigerate for up to one week.
- Shake well before serving.
Notes
Avoid ultra-pasteurized or flavored plant milks. Use non-metallic utensils. For thicker kefir, try coconut milk or add chia seeds during the final fermentation stage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan kefir, plant-based probiotics, gut health, dairy-free kefir