Despite their size, cherries are bursting with antioxidants and vitamins. Vanilla not only adds a subtle flavor but it also helps to speed up the healing process and aids in clearing up acne.

Cherry Vanilla Water Kefir Soda Recipe

MAKES: about 4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups first ferment

1/4 cup cherry juice or 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Make the first ferment and leave the jar in a warm place for 24-48 hours.

• Strain the grains and add the ingredients to the swivel top bottle with the first ferment water kefir.

• Seal up the swivel top bottle and leave it in a warm place for 24 hours for the second ferment.

• Open slowly, strain and enjoy!

NEED TO KNOW:

This Cherry Vanilla soda will give your immune system a boost of over 30 billion live probiotics, magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, electrolytes, enzymes and antioxidants.

Refrigerate immediately. It can last there for up to 8 weeks before it turns to vinegar.