🍶 Daily Kefir Shake (Our Go-To Method)

This is how we use kefir day to day. It’s not fancy—it’s consistent, adaptable, and a really easy way to get a lot of nourishment in without overthinking it.

Step 1: Strain the Kefir

After fermenting your milk kefir at room temperature for 24–48 hours, strain it directly into a blender.

• Use a spatula to gently stir and press the grains, helping separate them from the liquid

• Once most of the liquid is strained, transfer the grains back into your jar (we use a quart mason jar)

If the jar starting to feel sticky,, switch to a clean jar.

Step 2: Reset the Grains

• Add fresh milk to cover the grains (about halfway up the jar)

• Cover with a breathable lid (we use a paper towel + rubber band)

• Set aside to ferment again at room temperature or place in fridge if you arent going to fed it for a week or so.

  
  

Step 3: Build the Shake

To the strained kefir in your blender, add:

• 2 fresh bananas (this is the one thing we don’t skip—it really balances the flavor)

• A handful each of:

  • Frozen strawberries

  • Blueberries

  • Peaches

From here, think in terms of smoothie flavors you already like—this is flexible.

Optional Add-Ins (What We Usually Do)

• Agave syrup (for sweetness balance)

• A handful of oats (for fiber + staying power)

• 1 scoop nutritional yeast (vitamins & minerals)

• A small scoop mushroom powder

• Cinnamon (Essential for flavour we find)

You can also add:

• Other powdered supplements

• A scoop of yogurt for extra protein

  
  

Blend + Enjoy

Blend until smooth and pour into a glass. That’s it.

Fermentation Notes

• We typically ferment kefir for 1–2 days

• Longer fermentation = more tangy

• Try not to go past 3 days at room temperature, as it will start to over-ferment and break down too much - If it gets away from you, strain, it feed it and either put it in the fridge for longer storage or back on the shelf at room temperature if you plan to use it.

  
  

What to Do with Over-Fermented Kefir

Don’t toss it:

• Pour it over scratch for your chickens and let it ferment another day

• Can be given to dogs occasionally - I also ferment their dry food.

• We avoid giving it to cats - Despite pop culture references cats dont digest dairy very well.

  
  

A Few Personal Preferences

These are just ours—experiment and see what works for you:

Not our favorite in this shake:

• Kiwi

• Peanut butter

• Raspberries

Why This Works

This is less about the “perfect recipe” and more about creating a rhythm—something you’ll actually keep doing. Once you get the flow down, it becomes second nature.

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