![]() ![]() Not too sweet, but just sweet enough, with only the least bit of tartness. Strawberry – I had absolutely no idea what to expect since this was my first taste of any type of kefir, but it was surprisingly pleasant. It comes in three dairy-free versions, original, strawberry, and vanilla, each of which I had the chance to sample … But we can always count on Turtle Mountain can’t we? They have released a coconut milk kefir under their So Delicious brand that is not only dairy-free, but also vegan, soy-free, and certified gluten-free! This new “drinkable yogurt” is popping up in natural food stores such as Whole Foods, and will hopefully hit some major grocers soon. Yet overall, kefir (let alone dairy-free kefir) just wasn’t mainstream enough. You can make it at home using a kefir starter culture (though truly dairy-free cultures can be hard to find), and there are a few soy kefirs found in local area markets. So why haven’t I written more on this “wonder food” until now? Though I do address the topic in the book Go Dairy Free, kefir hasn’t been a readily available food for dairy-free consumers. Kefir also contains several major probiotic strains not found in yogurt and it has beneficial yeasts (yes, there are actually “good” yeasts) that help to balance your intestinal flora. Mercola, yogurt helps to keep your digestive system clean and provides food for the friendly bacteria that are already present, but kefir goes above and beyond by helping to “colonize” or populate your intestinal system. The Secura frother – takes up minimal counter space, delivers an awesome coffee drink.Like yogurt, kefir is a cultured milk product, but it contains different types of beneficial bacteria. The Secura frother (pictured below) is inexpensive and delivers awesome results. It pours perfectly over my coffee and tastes delicious! Plus, you can get a great one for cheap. This little machine has been a game-changer! I now pour coconut milk into my frother, add a few drops of my sweetener and vanilla and turn it on. Last year I changed up my coffee regiment and added a milk frother to the mix. If you have “chunks” of coconut cream in your creamer, you can warm your creamer up in a small saucepan and use an immersions blender to dissolve them. Make sure to shake the creamer well before using it.Store the remaining creamer in a glass jar in the refrigerator. Pour a teaspoon or two of the mixture into your coffee or tea.Blend the the organic coconut milk, sweetener of choice, and vanilla extract together until the creamer is mixed well.Option: Top each cup of coffee with a dash of cinnamon, cardamon powder, or cocoa powder.1 tbs pure vanilla extract (other natural extracts work well too! I’ve tried hazelnut extract.).4-6 tbs pure maple syrup, raw honey, or your favorite sweetener.1 14 oz can full-fat canned coconut milk ( this one is my favorite – no additives – you can also make your own coconut milk).The finished product – delicious coconut coffee creamer! Image credit: The Coconut Mama Coconut Creamer RecipeĨ-10 Servings (depends on how much you add to your coffee…. This post was originally published in 2014 and there’s been a lot of questions so I’ve updated it to answer these. Now you can enjoy your coffee without the greasy mustache! □ Coconut Creamer Recipe FAQ Full fat coconut milk contains the healthy medium-chain fats that are in coconut oil. ![]() (Or if you’re REALLY into vanilla – consider my vanilla extract recipe.) If you’re one of those who don’t enjoy the taste (or texture) of coconut oil in your coffee then this recipe will come in handy. I like to add vanilla for flavor but you can leave it out if you’re not a fan. The coconut coffee creamer at my local health food store had several ingredients in it that I wasn’t too fond of, so I make my own instead.įull fat coconut milk is very creamy and can be used as a creamer for coffee or tea. I usually start my day with a cup of organic coffee with coconut milk creamer, sweetener and gelatin (for protein and to balance the carbs and fat). ![]()
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