Top Vegan Kefir Recipes To Make At Home

Kefir is the rich, creamy and ever-so-slightly tangy cultured drink, similar to yoghurt that everybody wants a piece of. Keep reading to discover some of our favourite plant-based recipes for you to make kefir at home.

Why everybody loves kefir   

This fermented milk drink that’s full of live kefir cultures, has an addictive sweet, sour and carbonated taste plus it’s packed full of health properties from improving bone health to helping us get a daily dose of probiotics. It’s enjoyed in everything from smoothies and milkshakes to being healthily dolloped over porridge and cereals – but we’re happy to just drink it by itself.

For the full lowdown on why we’re so into kefir, read this post all about it.

Top vegan kefir recipes

For coconut kefir, this recipe from Wellness Mama has got you covered with a delicious fermented coconut milk drink that’s rich in probiotics and flavour.

Photo credits: Light Orange Bean

If you’d prefer to produce soy-based kefir, then this recipe from Light Orange Bean will grant your wish. We think it makes a great treat at any time of the day.  

If you have an Instant Pot or yoghurt maker at home from past forays into making cultured foods, this Instant Pot vegan kefir recipe from Green Scheme will only require soy milk and a kefir starter like this one.