Coconut Water Kefir Recipe
An easy recipe to make homemade fermented coconut water kefir using water kefir grains. Fermented coconut water is great for electrolytes and probiotics.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 quart fresh coconut water (or frozen)
- 2-4 tbsp water kefir grains (active)
Instructions
- Wash and rinse a 1 quart jar very well.
- Add water kefir grains.
- Add coconut water to shoulder of jar.
- Close jar.
- Allow to ferment until water is cloudy instead of translucent. When you move the bottle you should see bubbles within. This will generally take 16-24 hours.
- Strain and bottle.
- Refrigerate and enjoy cold.
Notes
How many tablespoons of water kefir grains should I use? That will depend on your grains and your home's temperature. Use the amount that you would usually use for creating sugar water kefir. I use 2 tbsp per quart and my coconut water kefir is ready in 12 hours. My home temperature is usually 75-78 degree range (F). In a colder home, 4tbsp may work better. Ideally you want your coconut water to be ready by the 24 hour mark.
Bottling: You can bottle in 4 8oz swing-top jars (which I LOVE as they create the best fizz!) or mason jars (4 cup-sized jars 2 pint-sized jars).
Once in the fridge: Coconut water kefir will continue fermenting. It is best to consume within 2 weeks for best flavor and lowest alcohol content.