r/Kefir

I run into a lot of people that don't know how to use their kefir and don't wanna to drink it everyday for its benefits. I think kefir has so many benefits and would love to get more people making homemade kefir. So I have started a TikTok gong over how to make and use homemade kefir in recipes and still get all the benefits. I figured I would start posting these over here for those who would like to try some of these yummy recipes with your homemade kefir. Let me know if you have any questions or maybe you have some amazing recipe ideas you wanna share. Thanks! Kefir on!

APPLE PIE KEFIR OVERNIGHT OATS

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chia seeds
• 1.5 cups homemade kefir (plain)
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• Vanilla Greek yogurt (for layering)
• 2 tbsp Lakanto monk fruit brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
• 3 tsp vanilla extract total
• 2 tsp cinnamon total
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg total
• Dash of salt
• 1 Honeycrisp apple, diced
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

For the apples:
Sauté diced apple in coconut oil with 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, and 2 tbsp maple syrup for about 10 minutes until thick and bubbly. Let cool.

For the oats:
Mix oats, chia seeds, kefir, protein powder, applesauce, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 2 tsp vanilla, brown sugar, and salt. Let it set for a few minutes.

Layer it up:
In a jar, alternate layers of oat mixture, Greek yogurt, and cooled apple mixture. Chill overnight. Enjoy within 4-5 days.

Hello everyone. My kefir mucus had turned into a membrane style as you can see in the photos. Is this normal? I am struggling to find any small brokoli-like elements anymore. If I find some are tiny.. the kefir producing is still fine. No smell of mold or anything similar, seems healthy overall. I don't know... If anyone can help.

Procedure: I produce my kefir, and I store the mucus in the fridge (with milk) for 3-4 days until the next use. When I want to make again, I put it out of the fridge, change the milk and leave it for about 24 hours until the kefir is produced. Then I repeat the procedure. I never wash it with water (except this time here in order to have clear pictures), but always with milk. I use always goat milk for the kefir.

Thanks!