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KEFIR RECIPES

KEFIR RECIPES, 2ndEdition

Copyright 2011 by Cultures for Health. All rights reserved.

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First Publication: November, 2009.

Current Edition: October, 2011.

Publisher: Cultures for Health13023 NE Highway 99 Suite 7-4

Vancouver, WA 98686

This book is also available through the Amazon Kindle store.

For more information on making Kefir or other cultured and fermented foods, please visit

culturesforhealth.com.


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DISCLAIMER

The ideas, concepts, and opinions expressed in this book are intended to be used for educational

purposes only. This book is sold with the understanding that authors and publisher are not

rendering medical advice of any kind, nor is this book intended to replace medical advice, nor to

diagnose, prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury.

It is imperative to use good judgment when consuming Kefir and to never consume any Kefir that

looks, tastes, or smells unpleasant. Further, before consuming Kefir or any other fermented orcultured food, you should receive full medical clearance from a licensed physician. Author and

publisher claim no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or

alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of thematerial in this book. If you do not agree with this disclaimer, you may return the book to the

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CulturesForHealth.com | Contents 3

CONTENTS

BASIC RECIPES

STRAINED (THICKENED) KEFIR ........................................................................................................................................... 6

KEFIR CREAM .............................................................................................................................................................................. 6

KEFIR WHEY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

KEFIR DAIRY PRODUCTS

KEFIR SOUR CREAM .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

KEFIR BUTTER ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8

KEFIR CHEESE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

HERBED KEFIR CHEESE ........................................................................................................................................................... 9

KEFIR LEBAN IN OLIVE OIL ................................................................................................................................................. 10

FLAVORED KEFIR

SWEETENED KEFIR ................................................................................................................................................................ 11

FRUIT KEFIR ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11

VANILLA KEFIR ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

CHOCOLATE KEFIR ................................................................................................................................................................. 12

CREAMSICLE KEFIR ................................................................................................................................................................ 12

CREAMY GRAPE KEFIR .......................................................................................................................................................... 13

CARROT KEFIR ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13

CHAI KEFIR................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

SMOOTHIES

APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

BANANA SMOOTHIE .............................................................................................................................................................. 14

BASIC FRUIT SMOOTHIE ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE ....................................................................................................................................................... 15

CRANBERRY ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE ......................................................................................................................... 16

ORANGE SMOOTHIE ............................................................................................................................................................... 16

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

WATERMELON SMOOTHIE .................................................................................................................................................. 17

PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE ....................................................................................................................................... 17

BANANA MANGO SMOOTHIE .............................................................................................................................................. 18

DRESSINGS, DIPS AND SPREADS

CREAMY HERB KEFIR DRESSING ....................................................................................................................................... 19


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CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING .................................................................................................................................. 20

GREEN GODDESS-STYLE KEFIR DRESSING .................................................................................................................... 21

CREAMY KEFIR BLACK PEPPERCORN DRESSING ........................................................................................................ 21

CREAMY KEFIR HORSERADISH DIP ................................................................................................................................. 22

KEFIR RANCH DIP ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

KEFIR ARTICHOKE DIP ......................................................................................................................................................... 23

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, BASIL, HAZELNUT AND KEFIR DIP ....................................................................................... 23

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT KEFIR DIP ......................................................................................................................... 24

TURKISH KEFIR DIP ............................................................................................................................................................... 24

BREADS

KEFIR BISCUITS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

KEFIR BANANA BREAD ......................................................................................................................................................... 26

CHOCOLATE KEFIR BREAD ................................................................................................................................................. 27

APPLE SPICE KEFIR BREAD ................................................................................................................................................. 28

CINNAMON KEFIR BREAD .................................................................................................................................................... 29

DILL KEFIR BREAD ................................................................................................................................................................. 30

BLUEBERRY KEFIR MUFFINS .............................................................................................................................................. 30

OATMEAL KEFIR MUFFINS .................................................................................................................................................. 31

WHOLE GRAIN KEFIR PANCAKES ..................................................................................................................................... 32

APPLE CINNAMON KEFIR PANCAKES .............................................................................................................................. 33

DESSERTS

KEFIR ICE CREAM.................................................................................................................................................................... 34

SOFT KEFIR COOKIES ............................................................................................................................................................ 35

KEFIR CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES ................................................................................................................................... 35

KEFIR DESSERT SAUCE ......................................................................................................................................................... 36

NON-DAIRY COCONUT MILK KEFIR

COCONUT MILK KEFIR .......................................................................................................................................................... 37

COCONUT MILK KEFIR ICE CREAM ................................................................................................................................... 38

WATER KEFIR RECIPES

COCONUT WATER KEFIR ..................................................................................................................................................... 39

BLUEBERRY-POMEGRANATE WATER KEFIR ............................................................................................................... 39

GRAPE JUICE KEFIR ................................................................................................................................................................ 40

WATER KEFIR LEMONADE .................................................................................................................................................. 40

WATER KEFIR SMOOTHIE ................................................................................................................................................. 41


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CHERRY WATER KEFIR ......................................................................................................................................................... 41

RASPBERRY JUICE KEFIR ..................................................................................................................................................... 41

ORANGE ZEST WATER KEFIR ............................................................................................................................................. 42

CREAM SODA WATER KEFIR............................................................................................................................................... 42

HERBAL INFUSION WATER KEFIR .................................................................................................................................... 42

FRUIT FLAVORED WATER KEFIR ...................................................................................................................................... 43

APPLE JUICE KEFIR ................................................................................................................................................................ 43

WATER KEFIR SODA ........................................................................................................................................................... 44


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CulturesForHealth.com | Strained (Thickened) Kefir 6

BAS I C R ECI PES

STRAINED (THICKENED) KEFIR

Ingredients:

Milk Kefir

Cheesecloth or Tight Weave Dish Towel

Pour the Milk Kefir into the cheesecloth or tight weave towel. Hang above a bowl or jar and allow

the whey to drain off for 2-4 hours depending on the thickness desired (generally the consistency of

yogurt or sour cream).

KEFIR CREAM

Ingredients:

Milk Kefir Grains(orpowdered Kefir Starter Culture)

Cream

Place the kefir grains in the cream and allow the cream to kefir for 12-48 hours. When the desired

consistency and taste is achieved, remove the kefir grains and place the grains in fresh milk. Kefir

Cream can be used to makeKefir Butter.
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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Whey 7

KEFIR WHEY

Ingredients:

Milk Kefir Cheese Cloth or Tight Weave Dish Towel

Pour the Milk Kefir into the cheesecloth or tight weave towel. Hang above a bowl or jar and allowthe whey to drain off for 2-24 hours. The longer the draining period the more whey it will produce

and the thicker the kefir will become. Use the resulting kefir in place of yogurt, spreadable cheeseor cream cheese in recipes depending on the finished consistency.

Kefir Whey can be used for soaking grains or when culturing vegetables (e.g. sauerkraut, pickles,

beet kvass, etc.) or making lacto-fermented condiments and salad dressings.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Sour Cream 8

KEFI R D AI R Y PR OD UCTS

KEFIR SOUR CREAM

MakeKefir Creamwith Heavy Whipping Cream. Makes a wonderful probiotic substitute for Crme

Fraiche or conventional Sour Cream.

KEFIR BUTTER

Ingredients:

Kefir Cream

Remove the cream from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature. If using a Kitchen AidMixer, place the bowl in the freezer for a few hours prior to making butter. Place the cream in the

bowl and turn the mixer on as high as you can without splattering the cream. Watch the mixture

carefully. Within a minute or two, the cream will have thickened a bit and you should be able to

increase the mixer speed. Continue to watch the cream carefully as a cold bowl and room-

temperature cream should set to butter quickly. Once this happens, its very easy to spray the

remaining liquid (traditional buttermilk) all over the kitchen so be sure to turn the mixer downwhen needed. Once chunks of butter form, slow the mixture down to allow the chunks to cometogether.

If making butter by hand, simply pour the pint of cream into a quart size jar with a lid. Shake the

cream vigorously (good job for kids) until small balls of butter form. Then slow down the shaking

so the balls of butter can clump together.

Remove the butter to a small bowl (or just your hands). Wash the butter with filtered water,

pressing out any remaining buttermilk with a spoon. When the water runs clear, the butter should

be free of buttermilk. This portion of the process is very important as leaving buttermilk in the

butter will cause the butter to spoil quickly.

Salt the butter if desired (Tip: if you accidentally over-salt the butter, just rinse it under water to

remove the excess salt). You can also add herbs if desired.

Wrap the butter in wax paper and store in the freezer, fridge or on the counter (butter will spoil atroom temp within a few days so use it quickly).


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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Cheese 9

KEFIR CHEESE

Ingredients:

Milk Kefir Cheese Cloth or Tight Weave Dish Towel

Pour the Milk Kefir into the cheesecloth or tight weave towel. Hang above a bowl or jar and allowthe whey to drain off.

Soft Spreadable Cheese:Drain for 6-12 hours depending on the consistency desired.

Kefir Cream Cheese:Drain for 12+ hours depending on the consistency desired.

Hard Cheese:Drain for 12+ hours then wrap the cheese in the cheese cloth and place in a colander.Weight the cheese down to press out more whey. Use a plate with canned food as weights. Start

with minimal weight increasing the amount of weight every few hours until the cheese stopsdripping. Hard kefir cheese is generally crumbly and can be grated like mazithra or similar-style

cheese.

HERBED KEFIR CHEESE

Ingredients:

Kefir Cheese(soft spreadable consistency)

Fresh or Dried Herbs (use your favorites; French Herbs or Herbs de Provence work well)

Combine the herbs and cheese. Serve as a soft cheese spread on crackers, bread, etc. Also makes a

wonderful vegetable dip.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Leban in Olive Oil 10

KEFIR LEBAN IN OLIVE OIL

Ingredients:

Kefir Cheese,well salted (cream cheese consistency) 1 2 cups Olive Oil

Form the kefir cream cheese into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the kefir leban balls in ajar. Pour the olive oil in the jar to submerge the kefir leban balls. Be sure to leave an inch or two of

head room. Place a tight lid on the jar. Store at room temperature for up to a few weeks.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Sweetened Kefir 11

FLAVOR ED KEFI R R ECI PES

SWEETENED KEFIR

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir

Sweetener of your choice to taste; options include:

o 2 tsp. Sugar (Sucanat or Rapadura work well)o

1 tsp. Raw Honey or Agave

o 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup

Blend together and serve.

FRUIT KEFIR

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir cup 1 cup Fruit (fresh or frozen)

tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)

Sweetener if desired (raw honey, agave, stevia)

Puree fruit in a blender until smooth. Add Kefir, vanilla and sweetener. Blend together and serve

cold.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Vanilla Kefir 12

VANILLA KEFIR

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir tsp Vanilla Extract



CHOCOLATE KEFIR

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir

1 tbsp Chocolate Syrup

Blend together and serve cold.

CREAMSICLE KEFIR

Ingredients:

cup Orange Juice

cup Kefir

Dash of Vanilla Extract


Blend together and serve over ice.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Creamy Grape Kefir 13

CREAMY GRAPE KEFIR

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Grape Juice Concentrate or cup Grape Juice 1 cup Kefir

Dash of Vanilla Extract (optional)


Blend together and serve cold.

CARROT KEFIR

Ingredients:

cup Fresh Carrot Juice

cup Kefir




CHAI KEFIR

Ingredients:

cup Liquid Chai

cup Kefir


Blend together and serve over ice.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Apple Pie Smoothie 14

S M OOTH I E R ECI PES

APPLE PIE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

cup Unsweetened Applesauce (best if chilled or frozen)

cup Kefir


Dash of Cinnamon

Dash of Nutmeg

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes one serving.

BANANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir

1 Banana

1 tsp Vanilla

Sweetener to taste (1 tbsp raw honey or agave; small amount of stevia)

Add ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Makes one serving.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Basic Fruit Smoothie 15

BASIC FRUIT SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir cup Frozen Fruit (berries work well)

Banana

Ice Cubes (can reduce amount or omit if Banana is frozen)

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or at room temperature.Makes one serving.

BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

cup Kefir

cup Juice (orange and grapefruit work well)

1 cup Blueberries

1 Banana


Makes one serving


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CulturesForHealth.com | Cranberry Antioxidant Smoothie 16

CRANBERRY ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

cup Frozen Cranberries 2 tbsp. Frozen Blueberries

1-2 tsp. Lemon Juice (fresh is best)

cup Cranberry Juice

cup Kefir

Dash of Vanilla Extract (optional)

Add fruit, juice and vanilla to a blender and process until smooth. Blend in kefir and serve chilled orat room temperature. Makes one serving.

ORANGE SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

2-3 tbsp Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate

cup Kefir

tsp Vanilla Extract

1 cup Ice Cubes


Makes one serving.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Pumpkin Smoothie 17

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir 2 tbsp Organic pureed pumpkin

Dash of vanilla extract

Pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg (to taste)

Add ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Canbe served topped with a dash of cinnamon-sugar. Makes one serving.

WATERMELON SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

cup Seedless Watermelon Chunks

cup Kefir

3 tbsp Orange Juice

Use blender to puree watermelon until smooth. Add juice and kefir, process until blended

completely. Makes one serving.

PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

1 Frozen Banana

1 cup Fresh Pineapple 2 tbsp Coconut Milk (optional)

cup Kefir

Sweetener (1 T. raw honey, Agave or Sugar; small amount of stevia)

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Best served chilled. Makes 2 servings.


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CulturesForHealth.com | banana mango Smoothie 18

BANANA MANGO SMOOTHIE

Ingredients:

cup Banana cup Mango, Papaya or Guava

cup Kefir

Sweetener (1 tbsp raw honey, agave; small amount of stevia)

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Best served chilled


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D R ES S I N GS , D I PS AN D S PR EAD S

CREAMY HERB KEFIR DRESSING

Ingredients:

cup Mayonnaise (preferably lacto-fermented mayonnaise)

1 cup Kefir

teaspoon Dried Thyme

teaspoon Dried Tarragon

1/8 teaspoon Dried Rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

teaspoon Sea Salt

1/8 teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground

Wisk together the mayonnaise and kefir until smooth. Combine with the other ingredients. Cover

and chill for several hours prior to serving.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Creamy Garlic Salad Dressing 20

CREAMY GARLIC SALAD DRESSING

Ingredients:

2 cups Mayonnaise (preferably lacto-fermented mayonnaise) 1/3 cup Kefir

1/3 cup Sunflower Oil or Grapeseed Oil

1/4 cup Water or Milk

2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, orKombucha(well fermented)

1 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice

1 1/2 teaspoons Raw Honey

3/4 teaspoons Mustard

1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt

1/2 teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground

4-5 Garlic Cloves, minced

Wisk together mayonnaise and kefir until smooth. Combine with the remaining ingredients. Let rest

covered in the refrigerator for 2+ hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld properly.
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CulturesForHealth.com | Green Goddess-style Kefir Dressing 21

GREEN GODDESS-STYLE KEFIR DRESSING

Ingredients:

1 cup Mayonnaise (preferably lacto-fermented mayonnaise)

cup Kefir

cup Fresh Parsley, finely minced

cup Fresh Tarragon, finely minced

3 tablespoons Chives, finely minced

3 tablespoons Anchovy Paste

3 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar orKombucha(well fermented)

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

1 Garlic Clove, finely minced or grated

Salt and Pepper to taste

Wisk together mayonnaise and kefir until smooth. Wisk in other ingredients. Cover and chill for

several hours before serving.

CREAMY KEFIR BLACK PEPPERCORN DRESSING

Ingredients:

1 cupStrained Kefir(consistency of yogurt)

1 cupCultured Buttermilk

1 cup Mayonnaise (preferably lacto-fermented)

cup Fresh Parsley, minced or 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley

2 tablespoons Chives, minced

1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns, coarsely crushed

2 tablespoons Fresh Basil, minced or 1 tablespoon Dried Basil

2 teaspoons Fresh Tarragon, minced or 1 teaspoon Dried Tarragon

teaspoon Fresh Thyme, minced or teaspoon Dried Thyme

teaspoon Sea Salt

1/8 teaspoon Paprika

Wisk strained kefir, cultured buttermilk, and mayonnaise together until smooth. Combine with

other ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow

flavors to meld.
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CulturesForHealth.com | Creamy Kefir Horseradish Dip 22

CREAMY KEFIR HORSERADISH DIP

Ingredients:

1 cupStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream)

8 oz. Cream Cheese,Kefir Cream Cheese,orLebneh,softened

3 tablespoons Salsa (non-chunky variety)

2 tablespoons Prepared Horseradish

teaspoon Garlic Salt

Mix together the strained kefir and cream cheese. Combine with the other ingredients and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld.

KEFIR RANCH DIP

Ingredients:

cupStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker)


1 teaspoon Dill

2 teaspoons Parsley teaspoon Garlic Salt

teaspoon Onion Salt

teaspoon Pepper, freshly ground

Mix together the strained kefir and mayonnaise. Combine with the other ingredients and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld.
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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Artichoke Dip 23

KEFIR ARTICHOKE DIP

Ingredients:

cupStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker)


cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded

cup Yellow Onion or Shallot, finely chopped

14 ounce can Artichoke Hearts, drained and chopped

Fresh Lemon Juice to taste

Black Pepper, freshly ground to taste

Mix together the strained kefir and mayonnaise. Combine with the other ingredients and mix well.

If serving cold, cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld.

If a warm dip is preferred, place in an oven safe dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO, BASIL, HAZELNUT AND KEFIR DIP

Ingredients:

1 cupStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker) cup Hazelnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped, divided

cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, chopped

cup Lightly Packed Basil Leaves, chopped

cup Green Onions, sliced

2 Garlic Cloves, minced or grated

Combine all ingredients together except 2 tablespoons of the hazelnuts. Mix well. Cover and

refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld. Just prior to serving,

sprinkle with reserved hazelnuts.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Blue Cheese and Walnut Kefir Dip 24

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT KEFIR DIP

Ingredients:

2 cupsStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker)

4 oz. Blue Cheese, crumpled

cup Walnuts, toasted and finely chopped

Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several hours prior to serving to

allow the flavors to meld.

TURKISH KEFIR DIP

Ingredients:

1 cupStrained Kefir(consistency of sour cream or slightly thicker)

2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon Dried Dill

2 Garlic Cloves, mashed*

1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

1/8 teaspoon crushed Red Pepper Sea Salt to Taste

Olive Oil

Combine all the ingredients except the olive oil and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for several

hours prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld. Just prior to serving, drizzle with olive oil.

*Use a mortar and pestle to mash the garlic with a bit of sea salt for better flavor.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Biscuits 25

BR EAD R ECI PES

KEFIR BISCUITS

Ingredients:

2 cups Flour

tsp Baking Soda

1 tbsp Baking Powder

1 tsp salt

6 tbsp Butter (very cold)

cup Kefir (approximate)

12-24 hours prior to making biscuits, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour to

soak. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Cut the butter into chunks then work it into the flour/kefir

mixture along with the baking soda, baking powder and salt. Do not over mix. If the mixture is too

dry, add a bit more kefir. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board. Gently pat the dough to

inch thick (this will yield lighter biscuits than using a rolling pin). Use a round cutter to cut out the

biscuits. Place biscuits on a cookie sheet. If you want biscuits with soft edges (and a higher rise),

place the rounds touching each other. If you want biscuits with crusty sides, place the rounds about

1 inch apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Makes 10 biscuits.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Kefir Banana Bread 26

KEFIR BANANA BREAD

Ingredients:

2 cups Organic Sugar (Rapadura or Sucanat work well) 2 Eggs

cup Butter

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour

3 cups Bananas, mashed

1 cups Kefir

1 tsp. Baking Soda

cups Walnuts or Pecans, chopped (optional)

12-24 hours prior to making bread, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour tosoak. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, butter, flower, bananas

and nuts. Add the kefir and flour mixture and mix just until blended. Add the baking soda and mixjust until blended. Pour into a greased bread pan (generally there will be enough batter for 1 large

bread pan, 2 medium bread pans or 3 small bread pans). Bake until an inserted toothpick comes

out clean (exact time will vary depending on size of pan and number of pans baking at once).


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CulturesForHealth.com | Chocolate Kefir Bread 27

CHOCOLATE KEFIR BREAD

Ingredients:

1 cup Organic Sugar (can use Rapadura or Sucanat) cup Butter, softened

2 eggs

1 cup Kefir

1 cup Flour

cup Organic Unsweetened Cocoa

tsp Baking Powder

tsp Baking Soda

tsp Salt

1/3 cup Nuts, chopped (optional)

12-24 hours prior to making bread, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour tosoak. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pan. In a large bowl,

combine the sugar and butter, blend well. Add the eggs and blend well. Add the flour and kefirmixture. Add the cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Blend just until the dry ingredients

are moistened. Stir in the nuts. Do not over mix. Pour into the greased pan. Bake for 55-65

minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes before

removing from the pan and setting on a wire rack. Cool the bread completely before serving. The

bread should be wrapped tightly and stored in the refrigerator if it is not eaten immediately. Makes

one loaf.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Cinnamon Kefir Bread 29

CINNAMON KEFIR BREAD

Ingredients:

4 cups Flour

2 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Salt

cup Melted Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil or Grapeseed Oil

1 cups Organic Sugar (Rapadura or Sucanat work well)

2 cups Kefir

2 Eggs

Topping and Filling:

1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon

1 cup Organic Sugar (Rapadura or Sucanat work well)

2 tbsp Walnuts, finely chopped

12-24 hours prior to making bread, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour to

soak. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the oil and sugar; add the eggs andmix well. Add this to the flour and kefir. Mix in the baking soda and salt being careful not to over

mix. Fill two greased 8x4 loaf pans (or 5 mini loaf pans) about 1/3 full. Combine the cinnamonand 1 cup sugar. Sprinkle half over the batter then top with the remaining bread batter (layered

effect). Top the bread batter with the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture. Swirl the batter with a

knife and sprinkle with nuts. Bake 45-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pansfor 10 minutes before removing the bread to a wire rack to finish cooling.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Dill Kefir Bread 30

DILL KEFIR BREAD

Ingredients:

3 cups Flour 4 tsp Baking Powder

3 tbsp Organic Sugar (can use Rapadura or Sucanat)

cup Fresh Dill (can substitute 2 tsp. dried dill)

2 tsp Dried Dill

1 tsp Baking Soda

tsp Salt

tsp Pepper

1 cups Kefir (approximate)

12-24 hours prior to making bread, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flour to

soak. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add the baking powder, sugar, dill, baking soda, salt and

pepper to the flour and kefir mixture. Mix just until ingredients are combined and a soft dough

forms. Place dough into a 9x5 greased pan. Bake for 50 minutes until golden brown. Best if

served warm. If you have leftovers, this bread makes wonderful croutons.

BLUEBERRY KEFIR MUFFINS

Ingredients:

2 cups Sifted Flour: White Flour, Whole Wheat Pastry Flour or combination

1/2 cup Organic Sugar

1 teaspoon Salt

1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda

2 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder

1/4 cup Melted Butter or Coconut Oil

1 Egg, beaten

1 cup Kefir

1 cup Blueberries (frozen or fresh)

12 hours prior to baking, combine the flour and kefir. Cover the bowl and allow the flour to soak.

When ready to bake muffins, preheat the oven to 425. Add the other ingredients except the

blueberries and stir to combine. Do not over mix. Gently fold in the blueberries. Fill muffin tins 2/3

full. Bake 20-25 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.


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OATMEAL KEFIR MUFFINS

Ingredients:

1 cup Rolled Oats

1 cup White Flour or Whole Wheat Pastry Flour (or combination)

1 cup Kefir

1 egg

1/4 cup Honey

1/2 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/3 cup Melted Butter, Ghee or Coconut Oil

12 hours prior to baking, combine the oats, flour, and kefir. Cover the bowl and allow the grains tosoak. When ready to bake muffins, preheat the oven to 425. Add the other ingredients and stir to

combine. Do not over mix. Fill muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake 15-20 minutes until the muffins are set and

lightly browned. Makes 12 muffins.

Variation:Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries and 1/4 cup chopped pecans.


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CulturesForHealth.com | Whole Grain Kefir Pancakes 32

WHOLE GRAIN KEFIR PANCAKES

Ingredients:

2/3 cup Whole Wheat Flour cup Oat Bran

1 tbsp Cornmeal

1 tbsp Brown Sugar (can substitute raw honey or agave)

1 tsp Baking Powder

tsp Baking Soda

tsp Salt

1 cup Kefir

2 large eggs, separated

2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil or melted Coconut Oil

12-24 hours prior to making pancakes, mix the flour and kefir together. Cover and allow the flourto soak. When you are ready to make the pancakes, mix the egg yolks and oil together. In a

separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Mix the oat bran, cornmeal, sugar, bakingpowder and baking soda into the flour and kefir mixture. Stir in the egg yolk and oil mixture. Fold

in the egg whites.

Lightly coat a skillet with butter or coconut oil and set over medium heat. When the skillet is hot,

cook the pancakes using about cup batter for each. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until

golden brown. Serve with butter, fruit and/or real organic maple syrup. Makes 12 pancakes.


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APPLE CINNAMON KEFIR PANCAKES

Ingredients:

1 cup Kefir 1 tbsp Melted Coconut Oil, Sunflower Oil or Grapeseed Oil

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

cup Oats, ground in blender or food processor (can substitute cup flour)

cup Flour

1 Egg

1 tbsp Butter, melted

1 tbsp Raw Honey or Agave

1 tsp Baking Powder

tsp Baking Soda

- tsp Salt (to taste)

- tsp Cinnamon (to taste) 1 small apple, chopped

Chopped Nuts (optional)

12-24 hours prior to making pancakes, mix the flour, oats and kefir together (easier if done in ablender). Cover and allow the flour to soak. When ready to make the pancakes, mix in the oil and

vanilla. Add the egg, melted butter and honey. Blend until smoothdo not over blend. Add thebaking powder, baking soda, salt cinnamon and apple. Blend just until mixed. Drop cup for each

pancake on a hot griddle greased lightly with coconut oil or butter. Top the baking pancake batter

with a few chopped nuts if desired. Makes 12 pancakes.


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D ES S ER T R ECI PES

KEFIR ICE CREAM

Ingredients:

2 cups Kefir (can substitute yogurt, buttermilk or whole milk)

1 cup Kefir Cream made with Heavy Cream (can substitute non-kefired Heavy Cream)

2 eggs

2 tsp Vanilla Extract

cup Organic Sugar (can use raw honey or agave but reduce the amount by approximately40%)

Beat eggs together well then beat in sugar (start with a conservative amount of sweetener and addin small increments to taste; keep in mind that the finished ice cream will be slightly less sweet than

the kefir mixture before its frozen). Blend in the kefir cream and vanilla. Transfer to the ice creammaker and follow the instructions that came with the machine.

Variations:

Chocolate:Add 2/3 cup Organic Cocoa Powder. Increase the amount of sweetener

to taste.

Strawberry:Add to 1 cup crushed strawberries. Mint:Decrease the amount of vanilla extract and add 1-3 tsp. Mint Extract. If

desired, add organic dark chocolate chips or a 3 oz. organic dark chocolate bar,

chopped.

Turtle:Add toasted organic unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted organic pecans

and organic dark chocolate chips or a 3 oz. organic dark chocolate bar, chopped.

Drizzle with raw honey or homemade caramel sauce.


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KEFIR DESSERT SAUCE

Ingredients:

2 cups Kefir Cream or Strained Kefir (see Dairy recipe section; can substitute strainedyogurt)

1 tsp Vanilla

cup sugar, honey or agave (to taste)

Blend all ingredients. Cover and chill at least an hour in the refrigerator before serving. Serve over

fruit, cake, etc.


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N ON - D AI R Y COCON UT KEFI R R ECI PES

Coconut milk makes a wonderful alternative to cow or goat Milk Kefir. Kefir made with coconut milkcan be substituted for the Milk Kefir called for in the recipes in this eBook.

COCONUT MILK KEFIR

Ingredients:

Coconut Milk

Milk Kefir Grains

Add the Milk Kefir Grains to the coconut milk and allow the milk to culture for 12-48 hours until the

desired consistency and taste is achieved. Remove the kefir grains and place the kefir grains in

fresh milk. Milk Kefir Grains can be used repeatedly in coconut milk but should be returned to cowor goat milk occasionally to revitalize them. Coconut Milk Kefir can be used in place of regular Milk

Kefir in all the recipes in this eBook. Coconut Milk Kefir is also a wonderful addition to your

morning coffee.
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COCONUT MILK KEFIR ICE CREAM

Ingredients:

3 cups Coconut Milk Kefir

3-6+ tbsp. Raw Honey*

1-3 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Blend the coconut Milk Kefir, raw honey and vanilla extract well. Place in an ice cream maker and

follow the manufacturers instructions.

*Start with a conservative amount of honey and increase the amount to taste. Remember that once

the ice cream is frozen, it will be a bit less sweet than the original mixture.

Variations:

Chocolate:Add 2/3 cup Organic Cocoa Powder. Increase the amount of honey to taste.

Strawberry:Add to 1 cup crushed strawberries.

Mint:Decrease amount of vanilla extract and add 1-3 tsp. Mint Extract. If desired, add

organic dark chocolate ships or a 3 oz. organic dark chocolate bar, chopped.

Turtle:Add toasted organic unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted organic pecans and

organic dark chocolate chips or a 3 oz. organic dark chocolate bar, chopped. Drizzle with

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CulturesForHealth.com | Coconut Water Kefir 39

W ATER KEFI R R ECI PES

The following recipes useWater Kefir Grains,a dairy-free, vegan alternative to Milk Kefir Grains.

Water Kefir Grains can be cultured in sugar water, coconut water, or fruit juice.

COCONUT WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

Coconut Water

Water Kefir Grains

Place the Water Kefir Grains in coconut water and allow the mixture to culture for 24-48 hours.

You will generally need 3 tablespoons Water Kefir Grains to culture up to 2 quarts of coconut water.

Remove the grains and drink the coconut Water Kefir as is or flavor it with fruit (fresh or dried),

fruit juice or flavor extracts (e.g. vanilla extract).

BLUEBERRY-POMEGRANATE WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

1.75 quarts Water Kefir

1 cup Blueberry-Pomegranate Juice

Mix the Water Kefir and juice together. Chill and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an air

tight container (such as a Grolsch-style bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when opening thebottle as the contents will be under pressure).
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GRAPE JUICE KEFIR

Ingredients:

2 quarts Organic Grape Juice 3 tbspWater Kefir Grains

Add the Water Kefir Grains to the grape juice, cover (a towel or paper coffee filter works well) andallow the mixture to ferment for 12-72 hours. After the juice has fermented, remove the kefir

grains. Chill the kefir and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an air tight container (such asa Grolsch-style bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when opening the bottle as the contents will be

under pressure).

Please note, the amount of sugar contained in the juice is sufficient to yield a decent amount of

alcohol so please use caution when consuming. If making this drink for children, we stronglyrecommend only fermenting for 12-24 hours and using good parental judgment when determining

if this is an appropriate beverage for your children.

Juice tends to be very hard on Water Kefir Grains. We recommend either waiting until your Water

Kefir Grains multiply (being cultured in sugar water) so you can split them into two sets or keeping

a second set of Water Kefir Grains just for using with juice.

WATER KEFIR LEMONADE

Ingredients:

2 quarts Water Kefir

cup Lemon Juice

Mix the Water Kefir and juice together. Chill and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an airtight container (such as a Grolsch-style flip-top bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when opening

the bottle as the contents will be under pressure).
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WATER KEFIR SMOOTHIE

Use Water Kefir as the liquid base in your favorite smoothie recipe.

CHERRY WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

1.75 quarts Water Kefir

1 cup Cherry Juice

Mix the Water Kefir and juice together. Chill and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an air

tight container (such as a Grolsch-style flip top bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when openingthe bottle as the contents will be under pressure).

RASPBERRY JUICE KEFIR

Ingredients:

2 quarts Organic Rasberry Juice

3 tbspWater Kefir Grains

Add the Water Kefir Grains to the grape juice, cover (a towel or paper coffee filter works well) andallow the mixture to ferment for 12-72 hours. After the juice has fermented, remove the kefir

grains. Chill the kefir and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an air tight container (such asa Grolsch-style bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when opening the bottle as the contents will be

under pressure).


alcohol so please use caution when consuming. If making this drink for children, we strongly

recommend only fermenting for 12-24 hours and using good parental judgment when determiningif this is an appropriate beverage for your children.


Kefir Grains multiply (being cultured in sugar water) so you can split them into two sets or keeping

a second set of Water Kefir Grains just for using with juice.


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ORANGE ZEST WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

Water Kefir Orange Zest

Add the kefir grains and several strips of organic orange zest (not the juice) to a standard batch of

sugar water. It is important to use an organic orange to avoid exposing the kefir grains to

pesticides. Allow the Water Kefir Grains to culture 24-48 hours. Remove and discard the orange

zest. Remove the kefir grains and serve the kefir cold.

CREAM SODA WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

2 quarts Water Kefir

1 3 tbsp Real Vanilla Extract

Mix the Water Kefir and vanilla together. Chill and serve.

HERBAL INFUSION WATER KEFIR

Mix one part finished Water Kefir (kefir grains removed) with one part herbal infusion (e.g. Nettle

Leaf, Red Raspberry Leaf, etc.). Herbal infusions can be made by combining a handful of fresh or

dried herbs with one quart boiling water. Allow the herb and water mixture to sit for 6+ hours. Be

sure the herbal infusion is completely cooled prior to mixing it with the finished Water Kefir.


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FRUIT FLAVORED WATER KEFIR

Ingredients:

Water Kefir

Fresh, frozen, or dried fruit

Make Water Kefir and remove the kefir grains. Add fresh, frozen, or dried fruit to the Water

Kefir. If using fresh or frozen fruit, change the fruit out every 24 hours; dried fruit can be changed

out as infrequently as once a week. Allow the fruit and kefir to sit for 1-7 days. Remove and discard

the fruit. Please note, Water Kefir can be cultured and flavored it at the same time by having both

fruit and kefir grains sitting in the sugar water. If using this method be sure to use low acidic fruits

(i.e. avoid pineapple, orange, etc.) and confine either the kefir grains or the fruit in a small cloth bag

to avoid the disintegrating fruit becoming intertwined with the kefir grains. Be sure to keep the

cloth bag submerged in the liquid to avoid attracting mold!

APPLE JUICE KEFIR

Ingredients:

2 quarts Organic Apple Juice

3 tbspWater Kefir Grains

Add the Water Kefir Grains to the apple juice, cover (a towel or paper coffee filter works well) andallow the mixture to ferment for 12-72 hours. After the juice has fermented, remove the kefir

grains. Chill the kefir and serve immediately or bottle the mixture in an air tight container (such asa Grolsch-style flip top bottle) for 24-72 hours (use caution when opening the bottle as the contents

will be under pressure).


alcohol so please use caution when consuming. If making this drink for children, we strongly

recommend only fermenting for 12-24 hours and using good parental judgment when determining

if this is an appropriate beverage for your children.


Kefir Grains multiply (being cultured in sugar water) so you can split them into two sets or keepinga second set of Water Kefir Grains just for using with juice.


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WATER KEFIR SODA

Once the primary fermentation period is complete and the kefir grains have been removed, if you

wish to add flavorings (juice, fruit, etc.) there are advantages to taking the time to allow the now-

flavored Water Kefir a second round of fermentation. A second fermentation period allows the

flavors to meld and achieve a deeper and more complex flavor profile. Further, if bottled in anairtight container (see below), the live yeast and bacteria in the kefir will continue to consume thesugar that remained after the primary fermentation process was completed and the culture was

removed, along with any sugar from juice or fruit added for flavor. A by-product of fermentation is

that the sugar is turned into carbon dioxide giving the Water Kefir a fizzy texture.

Instructions for a Second Fermentation Period:

Remove the kefir grains from the finished Water Kefir

Add the desired flavoring and mix to combine

Bottle the flavored Water Kefir in air-tight bottles (see below)

Allow the Water Kefir to remain bottled for 2-14 days at room temperature. Once the secondary fermentation process is complete, the Water Kefir can be strained of the

fruit or herbs if desired. The liquid can then be rebottled and stored on the counter or in the

fridge.

Choosing bottles for Water Kefir.We recommend choosing glass bottles for storing Water

Kefir. Technically stainless steel can be used but we find that glass is the least problematic material.

We do not recommend using plastic. Plastic can be scratched or damaged and can harbor bacteriathat can contaminate the Water Kefir. Plastic may also react to the acidic nature of the Water Kefir.

While essentially any glass container with a lid can be used to store Water Kefir, to obtain the bestlevel of carbon dioxide, which gives Water Kefir its characteristic fizzy texture, it is important to

bottle Water Kefir in truly airtight bottles. For example, canning jars make wonderful storage

vessels for finished Water Kefir but they are not truly airtight and carbon dioxide will leak fromthem resulting in flat-tasting Water Kefir. Better options includeGrolsch-style (flip-top) bottlesor

old wine bottles fitted with new corks. Both adequately contain the building gas and keep the Water

Kefir better carbonated.

Use caution when opening the bottle.Creation of carbon dioxide during the secondary fermentation

period means the contents of the bottle will be under pressure and caution should be used when

opening the bottle. We recommend covering the bottle with a cloth to catch any spraying liquid and

to open the bottle slowly while applying downward pressure.
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