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Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Clementine Water Kefir This recipe is great for winter time when clementines are in season, and your body is needing extra vitamin C to fight off colds and viruses. I love adding clementine juice to coconut kefir. The addition of clementine juice makes a wonderful drink…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Fermented Sweet Peppers Mini Sweet Peppers usually come in a mixed bag with yellow, red, and orange peppers. They are not spicy – they are deliciously sweet and savory when cultured. They make a wonderful salad or sandwich topping! Servings: 1 quart Ingredients10 – 15 Mini Sweet…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Beet Kombucha I love beets and they’re an incredible food! Drinking beet juice may help to lower blood pressure in a matter of hours. One study found that drinking one glass of beet juice lowered systolic blood pressure by an average of 4-5 points. Ingredients1 TBSP beet…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pomelo Water Kefir A pomelo is closely related to a grapefruit. It has the sweetness of an orange and the tartness of a lemon. Pomelo’s health benefits are many and include the ability to boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce cramping, reduce signs of premature…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Grape Water Kefir Polyphenols are a naturally occurring substance found in grapes and have many health benefits. One of those benefits is they can increase the good bacteria while decreasing the bad bacteria in the gut. This drink is wonderfully refreshing and watch out for extra fizziness!…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections White Grape Water Kefir The prebiotic fibres found in grapes were shown in a study to help grow Lactobacillus rhamnosus. This good bacteria helps to control E coli and increase the diversity and amount of healthy bacteria in the gut. Watch out, grapes make for super bubbly…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Gingerbread Water Kefir The flavor of gingerbread comes from blackstrap molasses, ginger and spices. This water kefir doesn’t disappoint. Always use blackstrap molasses as opposed to regular molasses as it supplies minerals. Cultures and your body love minerals. Ingredients1/2 teaspoon blackstrap molasses1/2 teaspoon sugar sucanat or cane1/2…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Gingerbread Kefir Smoothie Black Strap Molasses is loaded with minerals and gives some of that wonderful classic gingerbread taste to this festive smoothie! Servings: 2 servings Ingredients1 cup Kefir (Any kind)1 cup Coconut Milk full fat2 whole date pitted1 tablespoon nut butter (I like macadamia) ½ tablespoon…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Gingerbread Kombucha The unique gingerbread taste in this kombucha comes from molasse. There are many types of molasses on the market, for this recipe, make sure to use organic blackstrap molasses.It has many health benefits that have been refined out of other types of mollasses, including high…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Grilled Oranges with a Pinenut Kefir Drizzle We use pinenut kefir to make this dish, but you can substitute any kind of kefir. Research shows the fatty acids derived from pine nuts lead to the release of high amounts of cholecystokinin (cck), an appetite-suppressing hormone. They also…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Chai Kefir Smoothie One of my favorite smoothies. It has a secret ingredient (chai tea bag) that gives it loads of flavor. Don’t forget the topping. It will have you eating more pumpkin because of the deliciousness. Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1 cup Kefir1/2 tablespoon…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Juice Water Kefir My daughter Maci says this is the most bubbly Water Kefir she has ever made. It’s crazy good, too! Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving IngredientsPumpkin Juice: 1 cup Pureed Pumpkin cooked/canned pumpkin gives a better flavor4 cups apple juice fresh or bottled1 tablespoon…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Coffee Kombucha This recipe calls for either raw cacao or cocoa powder. Both are fermented foods. Cacao is made by cold pressing unroasted cocoa beans. This process keeps the living enzymes in the cocoa and removes the fat. Cocoa powder is raw cacao that’s been roasted…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Blood Orange Kombucha Blood oranges are wonderful and full of unique flavor. They are less acidic than regular oranges and I think they have a raspberry taste that is wonderful in kombucha. Blood oranges also have folic acid and B9 which aids in the prevention of heart…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Lavender Kombucha Lavender has been used orally to treat nervousness, depression and headache, as well as loss of appetite and nausea. It a wonderful flavor in kombucha and quite refreshing.You can make this Kombucha 2 different ways. Servings: 16 ounces IngredientsLavender syrup1/4 Cup Dried lavender buds1/2 cup…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Rosehip Water Kefir Rosehips are beloved for there sweet fruity flavor and are loaded with Vitamin C ,vitamin A, calcium and iron. In addition, Rose hips are rich sources of bio flavonoids, pectin, vitamin E, selenium, manganese, and B complex vitamins. Rosehips have been used for healing…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Seed Kefir Topped Oatmeal Pumpkin seeds are exceptionally high in magnesium. Two tablespoons of pumpkin seeds contain 74 mg of magnesium, about 1/4th of the daily recommended dietary allowance. Oats are prebiotics which feed the good bacteria and makes them grow . . . like crazy!…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Ginger Bug! You can use this “bug” as a starter culture to make fermented ginger soda. Ginger is powerful medicine. Check out this blog. Ginger Soda – Delicious Medicine for Your Body Servings: 2 cups Ingredients2 tablespoons grated ginger2 tablespoonss sugar2 cups Water InstructionsGrate your ginger. Then…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Ginger Bug Soda Ginger soda is a delicious, bubbly, healthy soda. You’ll need to make a ginger bug first, so head on over to this recipe. Ginger Bug Starter. Ginger is powerful medicine. Check out this blog. Ginger Soda – Delicious Medicine for Your Body Servings: 4…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Sweet ‘n’ Sour SCOBY Sorbet You will fool even yourself with this one! Use your extra SCOBYS and lots of ice and you have a cool summer treat. It’s a unique flavor and texture when mixed with fruit and herbs. You’ll want to use all your SCOBYs…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections SCOBY Garlic Dressing This one is loaded with fermented garlic and SCOBYs. This dressing is a powerful detoxifier and a delight to the tastebuds! This is a powerhouse dressing! Servings: 2 cups Ingredients4-6 Fermented Garlic Cloves3 tablespoons filtered water1 cup Olive Oil1/3 cup Scoby Puree1 tablespoon Honey1…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections SCOBY Fruity Popsicles Just another sneaky way to add extra probiotics into your life and use up that ever growing mound of Kombucha Scobys. Don’t be afraid of eating your scobys. They are made of cellulose, or long strands of linked glucose, which we know more commonly…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections SCOBY Pie Crust This is the very first weird experiment my daughter Maci ever made with a SCOBY. I thought she had lost her mind until I tried it. You’ll be surprised how good this is and nobody will ever know it’s made with SCOBYs. Maci loves…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections SCOBY Smoothie! You can make any of your favorite smoothie recipes and add 1/4 cup of SCOBY purée (or more) to it for a thicker, slightly tangy twist! Works great with kefir smoothies, too! Course: Beverages, Dessert Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1/4 cup Scoby Puree1/2 cup frozen strawberries1/2…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections SCOBY Slushy! This slushy is refreshing on a hot summer day and is a great way to use extra SCOBYs! Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1/3 cup Scoby Puree2/3 cup Kombucha or Water Kefir, any flavor2 cups ice Kombucha ice is even betterMonk Fruit or honey, If needed InstructionsBlend…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Strawberry Sage Water Kefir If you like strawberries, you will love this water kefir. Strawberries and sage have a unique flavor. I have always loved strawberries and basil, but strawberries and sage might be my new favorite! Course: Beverages Ingredients3 sage leaves3 ounces strawberry juice Fresh or…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Licorice Kombucha If you like licorice then you’ll love this kombucha. Special spices make it taste just like licorice and it’s super easy and delicious! It’s pretty too! Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients1/2 teaspoon sugar2-4 star anise pods (More will give a stronger licorice flavor)14 ounces Kombucha plain…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pomegranate Kombucha You can make this recipe with Pomegranate juice or pomegranate seeds or both! The seeds give the kombucha a delightfully crunchy surprise. If this isn’t to your liking replace with 2 ounces of juice. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds You can…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pomegranate Water Kefir You can make this recipe with pomegranate juice or pomegranate seeds or both! The seeds give the water kefir a delightfully crunchy surprise. If this isn’t to your liking, replace with 2 ounces of pomegranate juice. ~Maci Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients1/2 cup…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Jun Kombucha Traditional “Jun” is said to be a completely different culture than kombucha. Jun is made with honey and green tea. There are some who believe it is just a hybrid of the traditional kombucha SCOBY. In any case, this is our kombucha version of Jun…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Fermented Garlic Dipping Sauce One more fantastic way to use that amazing fermented garlic! Oh, and I may have snuck some Kombucha in here too 😉 Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snacks Ingredients1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes1 teaspoon Italian Dressing mix3 cloves Fermented Garlic (or 1 tablespoon fermented…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pomelo Kombucha A pomelo is closely related to a grapefruit. I had a difficult time finding store bought Pomelo juice so I juiced this myself from fresh pomelo’s and it worked great! Just make note that fresh juice usually ferments faster that pasteurized juice. If you can’t…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kombucha Mai Tai Mocktail! This is an alcohol-free cocktail that is based on rum extract, kombucha, coconut kefir, and fruit juices. It’s refreshing and a great summer drink! Course: Beverages Ingredients4 ounces Pineapple Kombucha Plain kombucha works too! 2 ounces Coconut Water Kefir made with Easy Kefir…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Moscow Mule Kombucha Mocktail! A Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with spicy ginger blended with lime juice and garnished with a slice or wedge of lime. It is usually served in a copper mug and served with vodka. We omit the vodka and make a yummy…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections White Russian Kombucha & Coconut Kefir Mocktail This Mocktail combines two different cultures so you get a wide variety of pre- and probiotics! Course: Beverages Ingredients1 cup Coffee Kombucha you can also use faux coffee kombucha½ Coconut Milk Kefir¼ teaspoon Rum Extract1 – 2 teaspoons Liquid Stevia…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Frozen Cherry Kefir Soda Daiquiri Mocktail! Any frozen fruit will work with this drink! You can use water kefir or kombucha for this recipe as well! Course: Beverages Ingredients8 ounces Kefir Soda Any flavor! (We used Limeade)2/3 cup frozen cherries use wild blueberries for more antioxidants!handful ice…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Water Kefir Mimosa This mimosa mocktail is simple, full of probiotics, and full of vitamin C! Course: Beverages Ingredients8 ounces fresh orange juice juiced or squeezed8 ounces Basic Water Kefir coconut water kefir works great too! InstructionsJuice or squeeze oranges until you reach your desired amount. Add…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cultured Veggie Cosmo Mocktail! Get your dose of two types of probiotics in this delicious cocktail! Veggie probiotics and water kefir, too! Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving Ingredients6 ounces Lemon Ginger Water Kefir (or plain water kefir) Kombucha works, too2 tablespoons cranberry juice (fresh if possible) 2-3…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Sunflower Kefir Garlic n Herb Dressing This is wonderful made with Sunflower Seed Kefir but you can also make it with other types of kefir as well. If you don’t have fermented garlic, then you can always substitute regular garlic cloves. Course: Side Dish Ingredients1 cup Sunflower…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kimchi Kimchi is an ancient dish that Koreans have been making for centuries. In fact, it is their national dish, and I’m sure that every family has their own recipe. My recipe is not as spicy as some, but you can adjust the seasonings to suit your…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Water Kefir Saffron Lemonade Saffron is actually the dried stigma (tiny threadlike strands) of the crocus flower (Crocus sativus). They are hand picked, and you only need a tiny bit, as saffron is very strong and has many benefits. Saffron is known to help with depression,…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Kefir Mojito Mocktail! Limes, mint, and coconut kefir are a match made in heaven. I don’t think I ever drink Coconut Water Kefir without adding a slice of lime. With the addition of mint, its refreshingly clean taste makes this drink something special. Course: Beverages Servings:…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Water Kefir – Easy Kefir Style You can culture your first batch and then use a portion of this to make it many times over. This coconut water kefir gets very cloudy and this is normal. Course: Beverages Servings: 1 quart Ingredients32 ounces coconut water1 packet…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Water Kefir This recipe is made using water kefir crystals, which are different than milk kefir grains. You can use them again and again to make a lot of water kefir. We recommend switching back to feeding it with sugar water every couple of feedings. Coconut…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Yerba Mate Tea Kombucha There are many health benefits to yerba mate tea and it is revered in the tea world as an energy booster. Many who are sensitive to caffeine say that even though yerba mate is high in caffeine they don’t get the side effects…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Jasmine Pearl Tea Kombucha Jasmine pearls create a lovely floral flavor with your brew. We like it so much we rarely second ferment it! Course: Beverages Ingredients1 cup cane sugar1 cup Kombucha Starter12 cups filtered water1/4 cup jasmine pearls InstructionsBring 12 cups of water to a boil.…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Rooibos Kombucha Rooibos tea is well known for it’s health benefits. It is said to promote healthy digestion, assist with weight loss and build stronger bones to name a few. Turn it into kombucha and you get even greater benefits, plus it is naturally caffeine free! Course:…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cherry Vanilla Rooibos Kombucha You can use any flavor base to make this Cherry Vanilla 2nd ferment. But I really liked the delicious sweeter tones of the Rooibos Kombucha! Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients1/2-1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (vanilla extract works too)1-2 ounces cherry juice14 ounces…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Date Shake! Dates are packed with vitamins and minerals, but one of the most interesting things about dates is the presence of organic sulfur in them. This is a really hard element to find in a food source. Sulfur is incredibly important and is the third…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Horchata This is a delightful drink and you can also make it with other types of kefir if you don’t have rice kefir. Horchata is a popular drink and is made many different ways, and in many different countries. Horchata can be made with ground almonds,…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Nutella I made this with my daughter Holli. We ate the entire jar. Course: Dessert, Side Dish Ingredients3/4 cup Hazelnuts1 cup Chocolate Chips Dairy Free works great! 1/2 cup Hazelnut Kefir InstructionsMelt your chocolate chips in double boiler. Let cool until just slightly warm. Grind your…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Pistachio Breakfast Pudding Overnight kefir is one of the best ways to make kefir for your family. This recipe is great made with one of my non-dairy kefirs. Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snacks Servings: 1 Ingredients1 cup pistachio Kefir or any kind of kefir1/2 tablespoon chia seeds1/4…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Grapefruit Mint Kombucha When I was a little girl my dad loved grapefruits so much he bought special grapefruit spoons and knives that has edges to cut the grapefruits with. I developed a great love for grapefruits and during the month of April and May I try…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Rose Kombucha One of the benefits of rose petals is their high amount of vitamin C. They are known to clear out toxins from the body. They help with digestion and sore throats and they taste wonderful. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces IngredientsRose Syrup2 cups dried rose…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pink Lemonade Kombucha Cranberries contains flavonoids such as quercetin; studies have found it stops the production and release of histamine. Quercetin is a natural antihistamine that helps stabilize mast cells to prevent both the manufacture and release of histamine, as well as other allergic and inflammatory compounds.…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Macadamia Kefir Raspberry Smoothie Bowl Macadamia nuts and kefir are a match made in heaven. Macadamia nuts are buttery tasting, and combined with kefir you get a yummy smoothie bowl. For my Biotic Pro members: Try the Macadamia Nut Kefir instead of regular kefir for an extra…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Rosemary Acorn Squash Acorn squash is a good source of Vitamins A and C, and these vitamins will increase when you ferment the squash. This is the beauty of lacto – fermentation. It helps you absorb the nutrients more efficiently and it increases the vitamins that are…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Carrot Kombucha This kombucha is super bubbly and loaded with antioxidants and lots of vitamin A. I think carrots are something special and that we should include them in our diets as much as possible. I love the flavor of fresh carrots. Nothing shouts, “Get back to…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Carrot Water Kefir Water kefir is a beverage favored for both its fizzy flavor and billions of probiotics. It’s a great soda pop replacement and boy is it fun to make! Thanks to its high concentration of beneficial bacteria, adding water kefir to your daily diet could…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Macadamia Nut Milk Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pecan Milk Kefir When making non dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non dairy milk has eight grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It takes the sugars and makes it into probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pine Nut Milk Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Flaxseed Milk Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Oat Milk Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Sunflower Seed Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Hazelnut Milk Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Peanut Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you get…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Seed Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Raspberry Peppermint Kefir Top with goji berries or a crushed organic candy cane for extra color and flavor. Fresh whipped coconut cream is yummy too. Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1 cup Kefir1/2 cup Coconut Milk or almond milk1/2 cup raspberries1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract1 teaspoon liquid stevia…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Grinchy Kefir Smoothie Spirulina is optional in this smoothie, but it has many benefits. It’s considered a superfood made from all-organic and all-fermented ingredients. Spirulina, quinoa, millet, brown rice, chickpeas, and seeds have been fermented with live, naturally-occurring beneficial microflora. All of the nutrients in this amazing…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Peppermint Almond Kefir Shake This is a yummy, thick, and creamy drink to serve around the holidays or any time. This smoothie has a special prebiotic in it — potato starch. It’s a resistant starch that has huge benefits. You can leave it out if you…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Almond Kefir When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you get…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Sunshine Water Kefir I love the flavors in this Water Kefir, but the turmeric is the real hero. Turmeric is a huge anti-inflammatory agent and omega-3 booster. In addition, they are studying its possible role as an aid for prevention of Alzheimer’s disease. You can buy whole…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Cow Pies No baking and you can make these in a flash! We love to make these when we watch football games. They take just minutes to throw together. Course: Dessert, Snacks Servings: 16 Ingredients1/4 Cup Coconut Oil Melted2 TBSP Cocoa Powder1/4 Cup Honey1-3/4 Cups Rolled…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Raspberry Mint Water Kefir Fresh raspberries give this a colorful and tangy twist. The raspberries do fade as it ferments but the benefits remain. Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving Ingredients4 whole raspberries4 medium mint leaves15 ounces Basic Water Kefir InstructionsCrush your raspberries once with your fingers add…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Bloody Mary Water Kefir Mocktail Stick a few spears of fermented celery in this drink to give it prebiotics! Course: Beverages Servings: 2 Ingredients1/4 cup Tomato Juice2 tablespoons celery juice see instructions below1 teaspoon lemon juice1 pinch Celtic Sea Salt1 pinch black pepper1 pinch cayenne pepper1 dash…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Root Beer Water Kefir You make this yummy drink by first making a root beer extract. Make sure you use good bottles made for brewing. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients1/3 cup raisins3/4 cup Water (boiling)1/2 ounce dried sassafras bark *see note3-3/4 cup Sucanat InstructionsRoot Beer ExtractPlace…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Acai Kombucha This is a reddish-purple berry. It comes from the acai palm tree. Some studies show that acai is even richer in antioxidants than cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, or blueberries. I love the flavor and color and I think you will like it too! I also…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Juice Kombucha If you want bubbly kombucha, then this recipe is one of the most bubbly kombuchas we’ve ever had. Pumpkin is a prebiotic so it feeds good bacteria, makes it grow and multiply, and makes for lots of bubbles! Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving IngredientsPumpkin…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coffee Water Kefir This is an extract that you make and add to the water kefir to produce a coffee flavor. Pretty crazy delicious! Make sure to use good bottles made for brewing. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces IngredientsCoffee Syrup2 cups Water8 TBSP organic coffee grounds3/4 Cup…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Blueberry Basil Water Kefir This is the perfect drink for the summertime. Fresh basil and yummy blueberries taste fabulous together! Make sure you use good bottles made for brewing. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces Ingredients2 tablespoons blueberries fresh4 leaves basil14 ounces Basic Water Kefir InstructionsCrush blueberries with…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Fizzy Blender “Juiced” Apple Water Kefir For a more fruity flavoring use 4 ounces of juice. If your concerned about sugar content use 2 ounces of juice. Make sure you use good bottles made for brewing. Course: Beverages Servings: 16 ounces IngredientsApple Juice4-5 Whole apples1/4-1/2 Cup WaterApple…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coffee Kombucha ~2nd Fermented This is an extract that you make and add to kombucha to produce a coffee flavor. Pretty crazy delicious! Course: Beverages IngredientsCoffee Syrup2 cups Water8 TBSP organic coffee grounds3/4 Cup sugar2nd Fermented Coffee Kombucha2 TBSP coffee syrup15 Ounces Kombucha InstructionsCoffee SyrupBring water to…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pina Colada Kefir Smoothie I love to top this with fresh coconut. Toasting the coconut is even tastier, but it’s not necessary but is delicious. I’m always in a hurry and hungry and can hardly wait to eat this yummy smoothie. If you don’t have coconut kefir,…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Strawberry Kefir Parfait (How To Layer Kefir) You can change the fruit to blueberries or any other yummy fruit of your choosing. Course: Breakfast Ingredients1 cup Kefir1/2 tablespoon psyllium husks1/2 banana1 dropper liquid stevia or you can use honey to taste1/2 cup strawberries1/4 cup granola you can…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Three Patriotic Probiotic Smoothies Sometimes we make things too complicated when it comes to the holidays and tend to rely too heavily on familiar old, unhealthy foods from our past. This 4th you can make one or all of these delicious probiotic and patriotic smoothies for some…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Fruity Kraut You can change this up with all kinds of fruit, Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc. Mix it up and have fun! Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snacks Servings: 1 gallon Ingredients1 package Cutting Edge Cultures or you can use 1 cup kefir whey1 cup Water to mix…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Magic Chocolate Topping This has only two ingredients and it can make kefir ice cream something really special! Kids love this. It takes only a few minutes to make and pour any extras into a glass container. The mixture does not need to be refrigerated for storage.…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Kefir Ice Cream Coconuts is one of the best sources of lauric acids, a protective type of fatty acid that can help with cholesterol and heart health. Lauric acid is also found in breast milk. In the body, lauric acid is converted to monolaurin, a molecule…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cultured Pico Bean Dip One of the biggest benefits of soaking beans and legumes is that it helps to decrease the enzyme inhibitors. Enzyme inhibitors are anti-nutrients that are naturally occurring compounds found in plant seeds. They interfere with our ability to digest vitamins and minerals within…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Kefir Coconut Pudding I probably make this at least once a week for my daughter Holli. It is one of her favorite breakfast. Course: Dessert Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1 cup Coconut Kefir2 teaspoons cocoa or cacao powder1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds1 teaspoon Vanilla (optional)Monk Fruit to taste…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Kefir Cheese One of my favorite things to do with coconut kefir cheese is to top it with pineapple and shredded coconut and drizzle with honey and a splash of rum. Servings: 2 Cups Ingredients2 cups Coconut Kefir InstructionsPlace a basket style coffee filter in a…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Kefir When making non dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non dairy milk has 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It takes the sugars and makes it into probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Apple Bowls These apples make the whole house smells like the holidays. Maple syrup and kefir is a perfect match. Course: Dessert Ingredients1 cup cranberry juice organic4 apple cored halfway through the apple1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries1/4 cup Walnuts4 tbsp butter4 tsps Sucanat4 Cinnamon Stick1…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Cheese Ball This is one of the best cheese balls you will ever have. We have this all the time for a quick snack or take to a party. I have even stuff this cheese inside dates, celery or mini red peppers. Serving it with spouted…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Claus 🎅Perfect little kefir holiday treats. Fun to make too and you’ll get kefir and prebiotics in the strawberries to feed your microbiome. These get gobbled up fast so you might want to double the recipe. Everybody loves Kefir Claus!! 🎅 Course: Dessert Servings: 12 Santas…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Italian Ice Kefir Soda So so yummy! Course: Beverages Servings: 1 serving Ingredients1 tablespoon cream or half and half8 ounces kefir soda Whichever is your favorite! InstructionsFill a large glass with ice and your favorite kefir soda. Add a splash of Half and Half or raw milk.…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cashew Kefir When making non dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non dairy milk has eight grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It takes the sugars and makes it into probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Kefir Custard This is a delicious dish that my family loves at Thanksgiving. Creamy cultured custard makes for a yummy treat. Course: Dessert Servings: 6 servings Ingredients3/4 cup Pumpkin Puree canned or homemade 2 egg large1 1/2 cups milk3/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract1/2 cup Sucanat1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chevre Goat Cheese This probiotic goat cheese is digested differently from cow’s milk and is a hypoallergenic alternative for those allergic to cheese made from cow’s milk. Goat’s milk also contains capric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid that has been shown to possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties,…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Red Wine Vinegar Once you make your own vinegar, you’ll always want to keep a crock culturing on your counter. Servings: 5 cups Ingredients1-1/2 cups red wine vinegar with mother I use the Eden brand with the mother4-1/2 cups red wine InstructionsPlace the vinegar and the wine…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Parmesan Crisps with Kraut and Cheese Top these with cultured veggies for a great snack or meal. Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snacks Servings: 10 servings Ingredients1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated or shredded. Substitute romano cheese1/2 teaspoon rosemary or Italian seasonings optional1/4 cup Kefir Cheese1/4 cup Kraut You…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cultured Broccoli Salad in a Jar This is a fun way to culture your broccoli. If you like broccoli salad made with raisins and carrots, you will love this. Just take it out of the jar and mix with some of my kombucha mayo (recipe in my…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Kefir Fig Pudding Chocolate and figs are a really unique combination and work really well with kefir. The figs mixed with chocolate give this pudding a wonderful flavor. Figs are high in fiber, (which is a prebiotic) and magnesium and other minerals too. Figs make a…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Popeye Kefir Ice Cream Spinach is a superfood and one of my favorite foods to add to foods for some added health benefits. With nutrients that include folate, vitamin c, niacin, riboflavin, and potassium spinach is an incredible food that doesn’t change the flavor of the food…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Peanut Butter Kefir Ice Cream You can substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or any nut butter for a great kefir ice cream. I use stevia in place of sugar in the recipe. Nuts and legumes are prebiotics, which is food for your bacteria to make it grow…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Red, White, Blue and Cultured Too!! This recipe takes just a few minutes to put together. It is super versatile with any kind of berries and it is incredibly good for you and really really yummy! You could even use it as a topping for shortcakes. You…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Pumpkin Kefir Cheese Ice Cream Top with cinnamon toasted pumpkin seeds. Course: Dessert Ingredients1 cup pumpkin unsweetened, puréed or canned1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup maple syrup3/4 cup Kefir Cheese1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground1/2 teaspoon ginger ground1/4 teaspoon Celtic Sea Saltpinch nutmeg freshly grated 1 tablespoon…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Root Beer Float Try my Root Beer Kombucha for a root beer float. Course: Beverages, Dessert Servings: 1 quart Ingredients1/2 cup Kefir Cheese2 1/2 cups milk2 Egg pasture raised2 1/2 teaspoons rum vanilla extract1/4 cup Monk Fruit4 ounces Root Beer Kombucha or any flavor kombucha InstructionsPlace first…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Fruit Dip You got to admit it sure is pretty and it will please the inner world of bacteria and yeast that abide within us all. I love this stuff it has made me well and it gives me great joy to share it with you.…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Strawberry Gingerade Coconut Kefir This Drink is so delicious you’ll want to drink it every day. It is fizzy and bubbly and full of flavor. This is a great way to get probiotics into your kids. Course: Beverages Servings: 1 quart Ingredients1 quart coconut water You can…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Fermented Hummus Hummus is a gateway to everything else in your refrigerator. Scoop out some hummus with cultured carrots or cucumbers are yummy too. Hummus is a good source of protein and fiber, chickpeas used in hummus are high in iron, folate, phosphorus and B vitamins. Hummus…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cultured Peach Pico Salsa Don’t forget to use this salsa in the Pico Bean Dip Recipe! This has a sweet and sour taste that gives flavor to many mexican dishes. Vitamin A is abundant in peaches, which is essential for sharp eyesight. It also protects against lung…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Kraut Dip We love, love this dip and so do the people who come to my classes. Without a doubt people always tell me how much they love it and how surprised they are it’s so easy to make. This is probably one of the cultured…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kombucha Coconut Smoothie This smoothie is made with Greek yogurt which is food for bacteria in your gut. It’s important to eat different types of cultured foods because they have different strains of bacteria in them which enhance the bacteria that live inside of you. Course: Beverages,…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Tuscan Tomatoes Tomatoes tend to get soggy the longer they ferment. This is due to the acidity of tomatoes. Salt will help keep vegetables that are fermenting firmer and crunchy, so don’t skip the salt. This is one of my husband’s favorite cultured vegetables and one he…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Cultured Chile Salsa Use this salsa and Fermented Jalapenos to spice up your Mexican dishes. Cultured salsa is one of the easiest ways to get your family to try cultured foods. They are made in a blender so they’re super simple. I don’t know of a person…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Kefir Eggnog This is a decant delicious eggnog that I absolutely love. One of my close friends said it was her favorite eggnog ever! This tastes best to drink right away as it will keep fermenting slowly in the fridge. It will last about a week…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Christmas Cupcakes I have made this recipe many times. I love that these cupcakes are made out of walnuts ground into flour. Course: Dessert, Snacks Ingredients1 3/4 cups walnut meal Walnuts that have been soaked, if possible. You can grind them into meal in a food…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Whipped Kefir Topping I love this topping and I use it often. It gives everything a little probiotics and it makes my whipped cream stay fresh and last longer. A little goes a long way with this recipe. This will last in a sealed container in the…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Ganache Topping Keep this on hand and use to drizzle on fresh fruit. Course: Dessert Ingredients⅓ cup cream3 ounces organic chocolate chips InstructionsPlace cream in pan and heat until bubbles form around edges of pan. Remove from heat, add chips and stir until melted and smooth.

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Brownie Cupcakes (Gluten Free) My daughter Maci asked if I would make her chocolate, peanut butter, probiotic, sugar-free birthday cupcakes . . . my goodness, that’s a lot of words. This is what I came up with. Course: Dessert Servings: 12 servings Ingredients1 3/4 cups walnut meal…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kefir Coconut Fruit Soup Mangoes and strawberries topped with Kefir Coconut Ice Cream. So, so good! Coconut milk makes wonderful ice cream and the fruity concoction in the bottom of the bowl makes for one of the best combos. I could eat this everyday and in the…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Chocolate Kefir Nuts I love, love chocolate. Sometimes I think it is the magnesium that chocolate contains that I crave and need. At least this is what I tell myself. This has just a little kefir mixed in the chocolate that makes the chocolate extra creamy. So…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Grape Kombucha Granita Grapes are full of Vitamin C, potassium and even calcium. Grapes have compounds with antioxidant properties called flavonoids. Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytonutrients (plant chemicals) found in almost all fruits and vegetables. Like other phytonutrients, flavonoids are powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory and…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Coconut Almond Kefir Ice Cream Coconut milk is full of medium chain fatty acids, which supports the thyroid and gives you energy. It also provides important minerals needed to maintain blood volume, regulate heart health, and help with digestion. This recipe is a great way to enjoy…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Thirty Second Chocolate Kefir Pudding There are a lot of nutrients in this dish. Kefir, avocados, and a special food; chia seeds. Course: Dessert, Side Dish Servings: 2 Ingredients8 ounces Kefir1 avocado peeled and chopped1/2 cup Sucanat2 Tbsps Cocoa Powder heaping2 Tbsps Chia Seeds heaping1 tsp rum…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Kombucha Black Bean Salsa This is one of my favorite summer dishes. Super easy to throw together and a real crowd pleaser. Black beans contain quercetin and saponins which can protect the heart. Black beans also contain potassium, calcium, and magnesium, all of which have been found…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Blueberry Banana Kefir Smoothie This will create a two-sided drink. Kids love this! Course: Beverages, Breakfast IngredientsBlueberry Kefir Smoothie1 cup blueberries Frozen1 cup Kefir1 tablespoon Monk Fruit (or your choice of sweetener)Banana Kefir Smoothie1 banana1 cup ice1 cup Kefir1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract2 tablespoons Monk Fruit (or your…

Print Recipe Add to Collection Go to Collections Lemon Kefir Ice Cream I make this sugar free, but you can add any kind of sweetener you’d like. Prep Time15 minsTotal Time45 mins Course: Dessert Servings: 2 People Ingredients1 cup Kefir Second Fermented with Lemon1 cup Kefir Cheese13.5 ounces Coconut Cream ( 1 can)1/4 cup lemon…

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