Homemade Kefir Recipe

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Homemade Kefir
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Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp kefir , grains (looks like little pieces of cauliflower)
  • 1 quart whole milk

Directions:

  1. Put kefir in glass jar and fill almost full with the whole milk (organic, non-pasteurized is preferable).
  2. Cover with a clean cloth and place on the counter.
  3. Wait 1 to 2 days, stirring periodically with a PLASTIC spoon (not metal).
  4. When thick, strain out the kefir grains with a plastic strainer. Don't smash the grains.
  5. Place grains in a clean jar and repeat.
  6. NOTE: If you run out of milk or will be out of town, place grains in a glass jar and cover with water. Put a lid on jar and keep in fridge until ready to use again.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 85.74 Kcal (359 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.15g 0%
Cholesterol 5.38mg 2%
Sodium 104.79mg 4%
Potassium 382.2mg 8%
Total Carbs 12.25g 4%
Sugars 12.25g 49%
Protein 7.5g 15%
Calcium 303.8mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 34.48 Kcal (144 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.06g 0%
Cholesterol 2.16mg 2%
Sodium 42.13mg 4%
Potassium 153.68mg 8%
Total Carbs 4.93g 4%
Sugars 4.93g 49%
Protein 3.01g 15%
Calcium 122.1mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.7
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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