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Fruit Juice Kefir (Plant-Based)
A naturally fermented, probiotic-rich, dairy-free beverage.
~5 mintotal~89 kcalper serving~0g protein~23g carbs~0g fat
Estimated. Worked out from the ingredients using the UK food composition tables, so treat it as a guide rather than a measurement. A typical recipe lands within about a quarter of the true figure. Makes about 2.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp water kefir grains
- 2 cups fresh fruit juice (apple, grape, pomegranate, or berry, with no preservatives)
Cooking Steps
Place water kefir grains into a clean glass jar.
Pour fruit juice over the grains.
Cover loosely with a breathable cloth or lid.
Ferment at room temperature for 24–48 hours.
Taste after 24 hours; strain grains once lightly fizzy.
Refrigerate the finished fruit juice kefir.
Rest grains in sugar water or coconut water between juice batches.
Storing & Freezing
Finished kefir: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Kefir grains: Rest in sugar water in fridge for up to 1–2 weeks.
