Kefir cocktails are prepared by those who adhere to the kefir diet; they are good for fasting days and everyday meals. And this is not surprising: after all, with a low calorie content, kefir helps cope with hunger.
At the same time, kefir is perfectly absorbed, it is rich in protein and helps provide the body with calcium. Its systematic use helps strengthen the immune system, reduce cholesterol levels and improve digestion.
To make weight loss cocktails, fresh kefir of medium or low fat content is usually used.
Kefir cocktail with bran
It is very simple to prepare a cocktail of kefir with bran: to do this, add one or two tablespoons of bran to a glass of fermented milk drink, if desired, add a pinch of cinnamon and stir well. Wait a couple of minutes until the bran swells a little - and the cocktail is ready.
The numerous beneficial properties of bran are well known, in addition, such a cocktail has another very powerful advantage: it will create a feeling of fullness for a long time. Therefore, kefir with bran can serve excellently for those who constantly suffer from hunger while losing weight, as well as for those who are trying to overcome the habit of eating a lot in the evenings. Bran will successfully “deceive” the stomach, creating a pleasant feeling of fullness.
Kefir drink with turmeric
Turmeric is known as a spice that promotes weight loss. It blocks fats well, stabilizes the balance of carbohydrates, and participates in the neutralization of toxins. It is useful to use it with kefir. To prepare, take:
- Granulated or loose leaf tea – 3 tablespoons;
- Ginger;
- Cinnamon;
- Turmeric – 1 tablespoon;
- Honey – 1 teaspoon;
- Kefir – 500 mg.
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Pour hot boiling water (500 ml) over the tea, add a pinch of cinnamon, add small pieces of ginger, turmeric and honey. When the tea has cooled, strain. Combine with kefir. This drink should be drunk one glass before breakfast or before bed.
There are no contraindications.
Kefir with cinnamon
The properties of cinnamon for weight loss are widely known: it reduces appetite, activates metabolism, and prevents the formation of fat cells. In addition, this sweetish spice tastes very pleasant and goes well with kefir.
To prepare the cocktail, add a quarter teaspoon of ground cinnamon to a glass of kefir and stir well. In order to achieve weight loss, drink it twice a day - morning and evening, as an independent means for losing weight. However, you can take the cocktail in any other mode, the main thing is not to get too carried away (you cannot consume more than ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day).
Banana cocktail
The cocktail is soft and pleasant to the taste, it saturates well and has a beneficial effect on the digestive tract. Perfect for both breakfast and dinner. Some nutritionists do not recommend eating bananas for weight loss. Another part of nutritionists says that this fruit is useful for losing weight because it maintains a constant sugar level. Therefore, it neutralizes the desire to eat sweets. At the same time, it goes well with kefir and does not harm the stomach. Therefore, there are no restrictions on the use of this cocktail, and it is also good for those with a sweet tooth.
Compound:
- Low fat kefir – 1 glass;
- Half a banana;
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
Chop the banana, then grind it in a blender. Pour in kefir and sprinkle with cinnamon. Whisk everything together. If you find the cocktail not sweet enough, you can add half a teaspoon of honey.
Supermodels' drink
Another, much harsher (but also effective) cocktail of kefir with spices was called the “drink of supermodels.” To prepare it, add to a glass of kefir:
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon;
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger;
- a pinch of hot red pepper.
This fat-burning cocktail perfectly accelerates metabolism, however, a high content of spices “in one glass” can lead to digestive problems. Therefore, you should take this remedy no more than once a day, and it is better not to do this on an empty stomach.
Berry cocktail with kefir
To prepare this light, flavorful and refreshing cocktail you will need
- ½ cup kefir;
- ½ glass of mineral water;
- 50 grams of currants, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries or any other berries of your choice (excluding cranberries, which will make the drink too sour).
Mash the berries, add kefir and top up with mineral water. Mix well, you can beat with a mixer until smooth, or you can leave it just like that, “with the berries.” If desired, you can add a mint leaf or sweeten the berry smoothie with a little honey.
This drink is especially good if fresh berries are used to prepare it. But in the cold season, you can also use “freezer supplies” (they will need to be thawed before preparing the cocktail).
Strawberry energy drink
Strawberries go well with fermented milk products. Additional ingredients will help make the cocktail even more healthy, saturating the drink with a bright taste and a solid portion of nutrients. To prepare the energy drink you will need:
- 150 g strawberries;
- 1 tbsp. loose leaf tea (green);
- 250 g kefir (1-2.5%);
- 100 ml water;
- 1 tsp natural honey.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calorie content of the cocktail: 55 kcal/100 g.
Green leaf tea must be thoroughly ground in a blender, add water, strawberries, kefir and honey.
The mixture must be thoroughly beaten and served, cooled well.
Kefir cocktail with dried fruits
This drink will be very appropriate as a dinner - it will create a feeling of fullness, and will help improve metabolism, normalize digestion and cleanse the body.
To prepare it, take a glass of kefir:
- 4-5 pieces of prunes,
- 4-5 pieces of dried apricots,
- a tablespoon of bran,
- a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Rinse the dried fruits well, cover with hot water and leave to “steam” until cool, then chop finely. Add bran and a little cinnamon; if desired, you can also add a handful of fresh berries (any). Pour in kefir and use a blender to bring the mixture until smooth.
Apple cocktail with kefir
A kefir-apple cocktail, rich in vitamins and allowing you to get rid of hunger for a long time, is an excellent breakfast or afternoon snack for those losing weight.
To prepare it, you need to take one large apple (or two small ones), remove seeds and peel, cut into pieces and blend in a blender along with a glass of kefir. You can add ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the kefir-apple mixture - it tastes great with apples and will enhance the weight loss effect.
Oatmeal kefir cocktail with currants
Such a tasty and healthy cocktail is an excellent dietary breakfast or dinner; it will create a feeling of fullness for a long time, will give you energy, and will also promote good digestion.
To prepare it you will need:
- two to three tablespoons of oatmeal;
- 100 grams of black currants (fresh or frozen);
- a glass of kefir;
- a pinch of ground cinnamon.
Pour a small amount of kefir over oatmeal and leave to swell for 10-15 minutes. Add the berries, mash, add kefir and mix with a blender until smooth. Season with a pinch of cinnamon and the oatmeal-kefir cocktail is ready for use.
Cocktails based on kefir - only delicious!
- Aug 28, 2021
- From admin: Katya
So much has been written about kefir that even children know about its benefits. But not everyone is happy to drink this fermented milk drink in its pure form. But you can use it to make excellent cocktails – both salty and sweet.
Kefir cocktails - recipes with photos of the best! Cocktail “Salad”
Anyone who likes tomato salad seasoned with sour cream will appreciate the taste of this drink. Because this kefir-based cocktail tastes similar to the sauce that remains at the bottom of a plate with tomato salad.
To prepare the drink you will need (for two servings):
- 300 grams of tomato juice;
- 100 grams of kefir;
- a pinch of salt;
- a pinch of black pepper;
- dill greens.
Preparation:
Pour 150 grams of tomato juice into a glass, add salt if it is unsalted, and stir.
Now pour in the kefir. Don't stir yet.
Chop the dill and pour into a glass. Stir the contents of the glass with two or three turns of a teaspoon. Sprinkle black pepper on top, garnish with a leaf of parsley or dill and serve immediately.
If you pour more tomato juice, and, on the contrary, a little bit of kefir, you will get a completely different drink, in which the kefir is practically not felt. But in this case, the cocktail must be stirred well with a spoon.
Cocktail “Summer Taste”
Everyone will love this kefir cocktail! Especially children. After all, it tastes like drinking yogurt, which kids love so much. But there are definitely no preservatives, thickeners, or GMOs in it!
To prepare the drink you will need (for two servings):
- 150 grams of fresh or frozen raspberries;
- 400 grams of kefir;
- 2 teaspoons of powdered sugar;
- vanilla to taste.
Preparation:
If the berries are frozen, defrost them at room temperature or in the microwave. Place them in a blender and puree.
Add sugar and vanillin to the raspberry puree and stir well. You can beat it again with a blender.
Pour kefir into the mixer and beat until bubbles appear.
Pour kefir into a glass (3/4 volume). Add raspberry puree, spreading it around the edge of the glass. Since it doesn’t sink well, use the back of a teaspoon to make “grooves” near the very walls of the glass, along which the berry puree will slide down beautifully. Decorate the cocktail cap with drops of puree or add fresh dry berries (frozen berries sink).
Serve immediately before the foam settles.
Author: Zagainova Alina
These are the delicious and healthy kefir-based cocktails you can make. Be healthy!
We also recommend that you prepare equally healthy drinks based on green tea.
Summer drink made from kefir with cucumber and celery
To prepare this cocktail, for one glass of kefir you need to take 1-2 stalks of celery and 2-3 small young cucumbers with thin skin. Finely chop the celery, grate the cucumbers on a coarse grater, then pour in kefir and blend with a blender until smooth. You can add a little salt to taste.
Such a fresh and low-calorie dish can successfully replace breakfast; in addition, the kefir-cucumber cocktail has a beneficial effect on digestion and the functioning of the excretory system.
Fat-burning cocktail made from kefir with cinnamon and red pepper
The invigorating taste of this cocktail will not leave any true gourmet indifferent. The combination of aromatic cinnamon and hot pepper enriches kefir with new flavors and enhances its beneficial effects on the body. To prepare the drink in a blender, you should prepare the following ingredients:
- 200 ml kefir;
- a pinch of ginger, cinnamon and ground red pepper;
- 2 tbsp. water (mineral).
Drink preparation time: 10 minutes.
Calorie content: 50 kcal/100 g.
Mix the spices in water and pour in kefir. The spiciness can be varied based on your own preferences. This cocktail not only fights fat deposits, but also fills you with energy just like a cup of coffee.
Green kefir shake
To prepare this healthy drink you will need:
- a bunch of spicy herbs (dill, parsley, cilantro mixed or “solo”) weighing about 15 grams;
- half a celery stalk;
- small young cucumber;
- a glass of kefir;
- salt and black pepper to taste.
Chop the greens very finely, grate the cucumber, then place the entire green mass in a blender bowl, add salt and pepper (optional) and blend thoroughly. The spicy “snack” cocktail is ready.
Smoothie with kefir and herbs
Kefir smoothie with the addition of greens is an ideal weight loss drink that allows you to quickly lose weight. It is sometimes called “green kefir” due to its unusual color.
Ingredients:
- 3 full glasses of kefir;
- A little cilantro, dill and parsley;
- Small cucumber;
- One pinch of salt or other seasoning;
- Black pepper - to taste.
Preparation:
- Rinse the greens well under the tap. Place the leaves on a paper towel and dry slightly. Finely chop with a knife.
- Cut the cucumber into small rings or grate it.
- Place the herbs and grated cucumber in a blender bowl. To quickly obtain a homogeneous mixture, it is recommended to add half a glass of kefir. Then turn on the device for a couple of minutes. It is advisable to set the maximum grinding speed.
- Pour in the rest of the kefir (several glasses). To give the finished drink an unusual aroma and taste, add herbs and various seasonings. For example, you can use black pepper (just don't overdo it with the amount of spice).
- After grinding again, fill the glasses with the drink. Some people prefer to add a little garlic to their smoothies (usually one clove is enough). Thanks to garlic, the product gets a sharper and richer taste.
