How to Make Probiotic Lemonade for Gut Health
This fizzy probiotic lemonade is one of the most simple probiotic beverages to throw together, and is ready to drink in just a couple of days!
Servings 1 quart
Equipment
- 1 pitcher or funnel
- 1 stirring utensil
- 1 quart sized bottle with stopper
- 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup juice from freshly squeezed lemons
- 1/2 cup natural organic cane sugar (panela/sucanat)
- 2 1/4 cups filtered lukewarm water
- 2/3 cup whey (from strained yogurt)
- Pinch salt (optional)
- lemon zest from 1 lemon
Instructions
- Add natural sugar to a large bowl, then add lukewarm water. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add whey and stir well.
- Add lemon juice, zest, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Using a funnel or pitcher, transfer liquid into a bottle with a stopper.
- Close bottle and let ferment at room temperature for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, release pressure by opening the bottle. Close bottle again and ferment for 24 more hours.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
- Enjoy plain or over ice!