Description
A refreshing coconut water kefir recipe that is low-effort, delicious, and supportive for gut health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups plain coconut water with no added sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water kefir grains or 1 high-quality probiotic capsule
- 1 clean 1-quart glass jar with a non-metal lid
- Optional: a few strips of lemon or lime peel for aroma
Instructions
- Sanitize your jar. Rinse with hot water and let it cool.
- Add the coconut water to the jar. If using lemon peel, add it now.
- Stir in kefir grains or open the probiotic capsule and sprinkle the powder. Gently stir with a clean spoon.
- Cover the jar loosely with a paper towel and rubber band or a plastic lid.
- Ferment at room temperature for 18 to 36 hours. Taste after 18 hours. The longer it sits, the more sour it gets.
- Strain out kefir grains if used. Move the kefir to the fridge to chill and slow fermentation.
- Enjoy cold within 3 to 4 days for the best flavor and bubbles.
Notes
Taste to learn your preferred tang level and avoid overflavoring during the second ferment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours
- Category: Drink
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg