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Coconut cinnamon kefir in a glass, creamy light color sprinkled with shredded coconut and cinnamon
Probiotic kefir flavored with coconut and cinnamon

Creamy Coconut & Cinnamon Kefir Delight

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
A functional probiotic beverage that leverages the fat content of coconut to carry the fat-soluble flavor compounds of cinnamon and vanilla. Keeping the ingredients cold preserves the live bacterial cultures in the kefir, which would be destroyed by heat. The rehydration of the dried coconut thickens the drink over time.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 390 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender (Optional): If you dislike the texture of shredded coconut, a blender will smooth it out. Otherwise, a simple whisk is fine.
  • Glass Jar with Lid: Perfect for the resting period in the fridge. Shake it up before drinking to redistribute the spices.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Dairy
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Coconut)

Instructions

1 ✓

Pour the chilled kefir into a mixing bowl.

Tip: Maintain the cold chain; do not let the kefir sit at room temperature for hours as it creates a favorable environment for spoilage bacteria.
2 ✓

Add the shredded coconut, honey, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Whisk thoroughly.

Tip: For a smoother mouthfeel, pulse the mixture in a blender to break down the fibrous coconut shreds.
3 ✓

Taste and adjust sweetness. Add the optional coconut milk now if you want a thicker, smoothie-like consistency.

Tip: Full-fat coconut milk acts as a thickener due to its high saturated fat content solidifying slightly in the cold mix.
4 ✓

Pour into glasses and refrigerate for at least 30-60 minutes.

Tip: This resting time is functional: it allows the dried coconut to rehydrate, absorbing excess whey from the kefir.
5 ✓

Stir before serving and top with reserved coconut.

Tip: Separation is natural in additive-free kefir; a simple stir restores the emulsion.

Recipe FAQ

Can I heat this up?
No! Heating kefir kills the live probiotic cultures, defeating the health purpose. Drink it cold.
It got very thick overnight.
The chia/coconut absorbs liquid. Just stir in a splash of milk or water to reach your desired consistency.
Dairy-free?
You can use water kefir or coconut yogurt diluted with water as a base substitute.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Plain Kefir (Live Culture)
  • 3 tbsp Shredded Coconut (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Milk (optional, for richness)