Source: Baibaz, AdobeStockLight and low-calorie kefir is even better than regular milk – it contains more beneficial substances and is easier to digest. It's also an excellent base for a wide variety of breakfasts. We're sharing a large collection of recipes!
1. Overnight Kefir Oats
Source: pinterest.comThe kind of oatmeal you don't need to cook, and it's ready in the morning.
You'll need: 50g rolled oats, 1 cup kefir, 20g dried fruit, 20g nuts.
Preparation: Pour oats, dried fruit, and nuts into a jar. Cover with kefir, close the lid, and leave in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Cottage Cheese Casserole with Kefir and Cherries
Source: pulse.mail.ruOne of many variations of cottage cheese casserole – absolutely delicious!
You'll need: 600g cottage cheese, 100ml kefir, 3 eggs, 3 tbsp semolina, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp butter, 150g cherries.
Preparation: Blend cottage cheese and kefir until smooth. Add eggs, sugar, and semolina, then pour in melted butter. Pour the mixture into a baking dish, arrange cherries on top, and bake the casserole in the oven for 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Blueberry Kefir Muffins
Source: blogspot.comMuffins are always very convenient to make because they require almost no time.
You'll need: 250g flour, 1 egg, 200ml kefir, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, 160g sugar, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 150g blueberries.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar until fluffy. Add kefir and oil, then flour with baking powder. Fold in blueberries, spoon into muffin molds, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Kefir and Apple Smoothie
Source: pinterest.comA diet-friendly breakfast for those who prefer something lighter.
You'll need: 300ml kefir, 2 apples, 1 tsp honey, 2 pinches cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the apples. Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
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5. Kefir Oat Pancakes
Source: postila.ruRegular pancakes are well-known. But here's a more interesting option!
You'll need: 1 cup kefir, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Pour kefir over oats and let sit for 15 minutes. Whisk the egg with sugar, combine both mixtures, and add oil. If necessary, add a couple of spoons of flour. Fry the pancakes on both sides in a pan and serve.
6. Kefir Blini (Crepes)
Source: AdobeStockThin, lacy blini made with kefir and boiling water.
You'll need: 2 eggs, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 cup kefir, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 cup flour, 1g salt, 1g baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with sugar and salt, add kefir and mix. Add sifted flour and baking soda. While stirring, pour in boiling water. Fry thin blini on a lightly oiled pan.
7. Kefir Pancakes
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruPancakes differ from blini in that they are cooked on a dry griddle.
You'll need: 500ml kefir, 2 eggs, 2 cups flour, 2 tbsp sugar, 70g butter, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt.
Preparation: Mix slightly warm kefir with baking soda and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar and salt. Combine them with kefir and add flour to the batter. Finally, pour in melted butter and mix. Fry pancakes on a dry griddle over medium heat.
8. Kefir Cheese Flatbreads
Source: balthazar.clubFor the filling, you can use other cheese or cottage cheese as you prefer. Brush the finished flatbreads with butter.
You'll need: 250ml kefir, 0.5 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 330g flour, 300g Suluguni cheese, 200g Adyghe cheese, 10g herbs.
Preparation: Mix flour, baking soda, and salt, pour in water, and knead into an elastic dough. Let it rest for half an hour, and in the meantime, grate both types of cheese and mix with chopped herbs.
Divide the dough into 6-8 portions and roll into flatbreads. Place a ball of filling on each, gather the flatbreads into a pouch, and roll them out again with the filling inside. Fry the flatbreads on a dry griddle for about 2 minutes per side.
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9. Kefir Pudding
Source: pinterest.comBoth breakfast and dessert at the same time – a very delicious recipe.
You'll need: 1 liter kefir, 1 cup sugar, 2 tbsp gelatin, 2 cups water, 200g 15% sour cream.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to package instructions. Whisk kefir with sour cream and sugar for 5-7 minutes. Pour in the dissolved gelatin and whisk for another 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate.
10. Banana Kefir Smoothie
Source: blushlane.comOptionally, add a spoon of rolled oats or cocoa.
You'll need: 200ml kefir, 1 banana.
Preparation: Peel and slice the banana. Blend it with kefir until smooth.
11. Kefir Belgian Waffles
Source: AdobeStockIf you don't have a waffle maker, you can even make waffles on an electric grill.
You'll need: 200ml kefir, 150g flour, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sugar, 50g butter, 1g baking soda, 1g vanilla.
Preparation: Mix kefir and baking soda, and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the egg with sugar. Add kefir and melted butter, sprinkle in vanilla and flour, mix, and bake waffles according to instructions.
12. Sweet Kefir Doughnuts
Source: aroma-avenue.ruQuick fried pastries that sweet tooths will surely love.
You'll need: 200ml kefir, 160g sugar, 100ml vegetable oil, 1.5 tsp baking powder, 2 eggs, 550g flour, 10g vanilla sugar.
Preparation: Whisk kefir, eggs, both types of sugar, and oil. Add flour with baking powder and knead the dough. Form small balls or "fingers." Fry them in oil in a pan on all sides until golden brown over medium heat.
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13. Kefir Semolina Cake (Mannik)
Source: vk.comMannik needs baking time, but the preparation process itself is very quick.
You'll need: 1 cup semolina, 1 cup kefir, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1g vanilla, 1g salt, 1 tsp baking powder, 100g butter.
Preparation: Pour kefir over semolina and let sit for 20 minutes. Whisk eggs with sugar, mix them with kefir, and add melted butter. Add salt, vanilla, and baking powder. Let the dough rest for another 10 minutes, then bake the mannik for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
14. Kefir Chia Pudding
Source: dieta-prosto.ruServe the finished pudding with fruits or berries to taste.
You'll need: 200ml kefir, 2 tbsp chia seeds, sugar.
Preparation: Stir chia seeds and sugar into kefir. Leave everything in a jar or container in the refrigerator overnight.
15. Green Kefir Smoothie
Source: foto-ram.ruGreen smoothies are considered the healthiest, and for good reason!
You'll need: 1 cucumber, 1 celery stalk, 15g greens, 170ml kefir, 1-2 handfuls of ice.
Preparation: Remove stems from greens – they are not needed. Blend the ice. Add the remaining ingredients and blend everything together.
16. Kefir Oat Pie with Dried Fruits
Source: pinterest.comAn excellent breakfast recipe for anyone following a healthy eating plan.
You'll need: 200g rolled oats, 200g cottage cheese, 3 eggs, 250ml kefir, 50g each of dried apricots, raisins, and prunes, 3 pinches baking soda.
Preparation: Whisk kefir, eggs, and cottage cheese. Add baking soda (quenched) and rolled oats, mix, and let sit for 15 minutes. Add washed and chopped dried fruits. Bake the pie for half an hour at 180 degrees Celsius in the oven.
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17. Fruit Salad with Kefir
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruKefir makes an excellent diet-friendly dressing for sweet salads.
You'll need: 200ml kefir, 1 orange, 1 apple, 2 kiwis, 1 banana.
Preparation: Peel and dice all fruits. Dress the salad with kefir and add sugar or honey if desired.
18. Savory Kefir Muffins with Sausage
Source: novyefoto.ruInstead of sausage, you can use hot dogs, ham – anything you like.
You'll need: 120g flour, 100ml kefir, 80g hard cheese, 50g sausage, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 egg.
Preparation: Whisk the egg with kefir. Add flour, baking powder, spices to taste, grated cheese, and chopped sausage. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake for about 25 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
19. Kefir Zucchini Fritters
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruYou can additionally add chopped herbs or grated cheese to them.
You'll need: 30g flour, 1 zucchini, 1 egg, 30ml kefir, spices.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess juice. Mix all ingredients and fry the fritters in a pan until golden brown.
20. Kefir Smoothie with Bran
Source: pinterest.comThis smoothie is quite filling – a complete breakfast.
You'll need: 400ml kefir, 180g strawberries, 20g bran, 20g sugar or sweetener, 2g ground ginger.
Preparation: Blend strawberries. Add all other ingredients and blend the smoothie again until smooth.