Recipes with kefir: 20 delicious ideas for various occasions

Have you ever thought about trying recipes with kefir? Well, in addition to being tasty, they can still be good for your health: collaborating with the digestive system, helping to control high blood pressure and lowering cholesterol levels are some of the many benefits of this fermented drink. But what kind of fermented drink is this anyway?

Popularly known as “kefir grains”, they are actually a set of bacteria and yeast, which make up a colony to ferment drinks. These grains can be found in two different types: those that make up milk kefir and those that make up water kefir. With them, you can prepare different dishes. And here we show you several of them. Check out!

Savory recipes with kefir

Whether it’s a cheese for breakfast or even a pizza to offer to friends, learn about some savory dishes you can make with kefir.

1. Kefir butter

So that the butter does not become acidic, the little secret of the recipe is to “drain” the kefir yogurt. Therefore, it is necessary to wash the yogurt twice with ice water. After this process, add turmeric, olive oil (or coconut oil) and salt to taste. Mix well until it acquires a consistency similar to butter.

2. Kefir cream cheese

In a pot, place a funnel and, inside it, a coffee filter. Pour the kefir yogurt and let it filter in the fridge for approximately eight hours. After that time, the coffee filter will have concentrated the creamy yogurt. Transfer this yogurt to a bowl and season with olive oil, oregano and a pinch of salt. Mix well and it’s ready. Ah, the whey resulting from the filtration (which will be inside the pot) is quite nutritious and should not be discarded. One suggestion is to make juice, mixing this whey with some fruit.

3. Garlic sauce with kefir

Place garlic cloves, salt and pepper in a food processor. Gently process the garlic so that the garlic is in smaller pieces. Then add the kefir and a little more lemon juice to the food processor. Whisk a little more until the mixture is homogeneous. Add the oil and beat again, until the recipe has the consistency of mayonnaise. Good to eat with vegetable sticks and even with meats.

4. Fine Herb Pate with Kefir

In another very practical recipe, beat in the mixer (or in the processor) kefir yogurt, black pepper, salt and herbs. For this preparation, oregano, basil, rosemary and parsley were used. After you have processed all these ingredients, add the olive oil – it is added last to give it a texture. Just that and the pâté will be ready!

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5. Pizza-flavored kefir ricotta

Pizza flavored kefir? That’s right! This is a recipe for those looking for creativity. In the kefir cream, several ingredients commonly found in Portuguese pizza were added: ham, tomato, olive, pea, oregano and tomato sauce. And if you want any more items, just use your imagination. To top it off, this pizza-flavored ricotta became tapioca filling.

6. Kefir cheese

To make the cheese, place the milk in a pan and bring to a boil. When the milk is already hot, add the kefir yogurt. Stir a lot. Turn off the heat and wait five minutes. Add salt to taste and continue stirring. After this process, it is necessary to remove the serum. If you don’t have a cheese maker, you can use a container, a sieve and a clean cloth – the whey will fall into the bowl and only the cheese will remain in the sieve. Let it cool down and put it in the fridge for 12 hours. After that time, it is already possible to unmold.

7. Kefir cream cheese on the endive boat

Here, we have a great entry option for a meeting at home. In a container, put the kefir drained for 48 hours, salt and pepper to taste. In another container, make a seasoned oil, adding parsley and salt to the oil. Pour this mixture into kefir. Add crackling and continue stirring. With the paste ready, stuff the endives and, to add more flavor, add Parmesan cheese on top.

8. Rice cake with kefir

The traditional rice ball will gain a special touch with kefir. With the rice ready, add salt, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, kefir yogurt and sliced ​​bacon to the pan. Mix all the ingredients. Then add wheat flour to bind. Make balls with this dough and fry – but be careful, as the oil can splash when frying.

9. Kefir pizza

If before we already presented the pizza-flavored ricotta, how about now you really taste one? Kefir, in this case, was used in the dough: just mix it with wheat flour and salt. After putting your hand in the dough and mixing well, it must be rolled out until it is very thin, in the circular shape of the pizza. In the video, the flavor was marguerita, with tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, olive oil and basil.

10. Kefir bread

For those who don’t run out of bread for breakfast or afternoon snack, this recipe may please. The ingredients are coconut oil, eggs, oat bran, grated parmesan cheese, toasted sesame and baking powder. Mix everything and then add the kefir yogurt. Grease a container with coconut oil and pour the dough over it. Take it to the oven and, when it’s ready, unmold it with the help of a knife. A simple and delicious bread, to be savored with different fillings.

After watching all these savory recipes, did you even want to start thinking about dessert? That’s exactly what we present below, sweet recipes with kefir:

Sweet recipes with kefir

Popsicle, pudding, chocolate mousse, all this with kefir in the recipe! Has your mouth watered just imagining it? So come and discover these and other delicious sweets recipes.

11. Kefir Greek Yogurt with Strawberry

With the help of a filter holder and, inside it, a coffee filter, pour the kefir yogurt to drain. Refrigerate for a few hours (five or even longer, depending on the amount). Transfer the yogurt left in the coffee filter to the blender. Beat with chopped strawberries and, if necessary, sweeten with a little demerara sugar. When you finish beating, add more pieces of strawberry and mix with the help of a spoon. Also try making this Greek yogurt with other fruits, such as bananas.

12. Kefir popsicle

Great for the hottest days, here we have suggestions for fruit popsicles. Let’s start with the strawberry one: cut the fruit into small pieces. Transfer to a pan and, in low fire, put demerara sugar. Cook, stirring a few times. With the strawberry already cooked, wait for it to cool and add the kefir Greek yogurt. Pour into popsicle molds and place in the freezer. For the coconut flavor, mix kefir Greek yogurt, coconut milk, desiccated or fresh coconut, and sugar in a bowl. Mix well, put in the molds and leave in the freezer until frozen.

13. Kefir “Yakult”

The famous Yakult is a hit with children (and adults too!). This version has a very similar taste to the drink. For this, you will need kefir whey, milk and a packet of powdered juice or, if you prefer, you can opt for natural orange juice with vanilla essence. Mix all these ingredients in a blender and the recipe is ready.

14. Kefir pudding

Practical, this recipe doesn’t take eggs and doesn’t even need to go to the oven. In a blender, beat condensed milk, kefir yogurt and milk. After mixing, add colorless gelatin and beat again. Let it rest for five minutes. Transfer to a greased shape and take it to the fridge until it sets. If you want to add more flavor to the dish, make a strawberry syrup: just cook the fruit with sugar over low heat. Once ready, let it cool in the fridge and, as soon as the pudding is unmolded, pour the syrup over it.

15. Kefir Danoninho

In a blender, place condensed milk, cream, strawberry-flavored juice powder (or very concentrated strawberry pulp) and the kefir with the whey, to take advantage of all its properties. Beat for about a minute and a half. Then transfer to a container and leave in the fridge for approximately three hours.

16. Kefir Shake with Coconut

If you are really looking for a healthier sweet recipe, here xylitol was used to sweeten it, which is ideal for those who want to produce less insulin in the body. In the blender, place the strained kefir yogurt, natural grated coconut hydrated in water for about four hours and xylitol. Mix all the ingredients and your shake is ready to be tasted.

17. Passion fruit mousse with kefir

Do you love fruit for dessert? Then watch this video! The recipe takes an ingredient that is very easy to find: passion fruit juice powder. Ideal for those who like practicality. Serve as dessert at that Sunday lunch and impress everyone with this delight!

18. Chocolate mousse with kefir

Chocolate recipes can’t be missed in your house? If the answer is yes, this mousse is perfect for you, as well as being healthy. In the blender, place bananas, cocoa powder, kefir and colorless gelatin already dissolved in water. Whisk well and pour into dessert bowls. Take it to the fridge for approximately two hours and, after that time, you can serve the whole family.

19. Cocoa cream with kefir

Cocoa is a great antioxidant, so this is that dessert for those who like sweets, yes, but also have an eye on their health. In a bowl, mix cocoa powder, desiccated kefir and stevia sweetener. As you mix, the consistency changes and becomes like whipped cream. You can eat just the cream or add fruit, peanuts or nuts, for example.

20. Nest milk cake with kefir

In a mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt. When it comes to the point, add the yolks, vanilla extract and sugar. Then add flour, yeast, milk Ninho and fefir. Stir gently with a fouet. Pour the dough into a greased shape and put it in the oven. To top it off, this cake still got syrup and frosting! It is an iced cake, which should be served after four hours in the fridge.

As you can see, there are recipes for all tastes. And with the presence of kefir, a nutritious food rich in probiotics, it can still provide benefits to your health.