Cashew Kefir

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Cashew nuts are actually the kidney-shaped seeds that adhere to the bottom of the cashew apple grown mostly in Brazil. Cashews are ripe with proanthocyanidins, a class of flavanols that actually starves tumors and stops cancer cells from dividing. They're also abundant in essential minerals, especially manganese, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, and selenium. Plus, they taste delicious and they're my husband's favorite nut (besides me!). So I decided to make kefir with them which turned out delicious!
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 lots of healthy bacteria. If it doesn’t have 8 grams of carbohydrates, then you can add 1 teaspoon of Prebio Plus or you can also use date paste or raw sugar per quart to give the bacteria food so it can make probiotics.
Course: Breakfast, Main Dish
Servings: 1 quart

Ingredients

Cashew milk

  • 1 cup whole raw cashews – unsalted or salted can be used
  • 4 cups Water spring or filtered with minerals

Cashew Kefir (if using Live Milk Kefir Grains)

Cashew Kefir (if using Easy Kefir powder packets)

Every ingredient with a link was selected by me to make it easier for you. I may receive a small affiliate commission if you buy something through my links. Thank you! ❤️

Instructions

Cashew Milk

  • Place cashews and water in a blender. Blend on high speed until cashews are incorporated and blended into a smooth consistency.
  • If you want a thinner consistency, strain this mixture through a nut bag to remove the small pieces. For a thicker consistency, leave the pulp in. (It might stick to the kefir grains but it doesn’t hurt them.)
  • Use immediately to make cashew kefir or store in the fridge for a week.

Cashew Kefir (if using Live Milk Kefir Grains)

  • Add 1 quart of cashew milk to a glass jar.
  • Add kefir grains and Prebio Plus or some type of raw sugar to the jar.
  • Place a lid on the jar and let it sit for 18-24 hours or until tart or sour tasting.
  • Strain out kefir grains and place cashew kefir in the refrigerator or enjoy immediately. This will last at least a month in the fridge but will continue to get more sour over time. Place the grains in fresh milk to culture again, making sure to add more date paste or sugar and repeat steps 1-4 again.

Cashew Kefir (if using Easy Kefir powder packets)

  • Add 1 quart of cashew milk to a glass jar.
  • Add Prebio Plus or some type of raw sugar to the jar.
  • Mix in 1 packet Easy Kefir with a spoon or whisk or until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Place a lid on the jar and let it sit for 8 to 24 hours or until tart or sour tasting.
  • Place cashew kefir in the refrigerator or enjoy immediately. It should keep for at least a month although it will continue to get more sour and tart.
  • If you like to make more kefir, take 1/4 cup of this mixture and 3 – 3/4 cups of fresh cashew milk, and 1 tsp of Prebio Plus and culture again for 18 -24 hours or until tart.
  • You can do this many many times over or until it stops working and making the milk tart. Then you will need a new Easy Kefir package.

Notes

Nut milk kefir tends to separate because of the water, but this is normal. It also doesn’t get thick like milk kefir does, but you can just shake it and drink it! It has tons of benefits.