We like to think of ourselves as fit foodies. As the name implies, we love all things health and fitness, but we also LOVE our food & drinks!  I still get cravings for sweets often, and I have made a hobby of finding healthy ways to satisfy those cravings!
Having said that, this Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha recipe is one of my favorite ways to satisfy a sweet tooth! It is as delicious as a regular soda, with even more flavor and none of the guilt! It generally gets SUPER carbonated due to the sugar in the strawberries, so it also delivers the crisp, refreshing bite of soda! Check out all of the carbonation building up in this bottle!
Now I’m not in the business of deceiving children, but this recipe is absolutely capable! Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha is a fabulous alternative to actual pop or soda, and your kids will be none-the-wiser. While this recipe delivers an incredibly nutritious, low-sugar beverage, your kids will think they are getting a real treat!
Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha is incredibly easy to make. Once your kombucha has completed primary fermentation, it will only take you about ten minutes to complete this recipe! With only three ingredients, Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha proves that sometimes, less is more!
This recipe must be made with home-brewed kombucha that is ready for second fermentation. If you do not have the required equipment or knowledge for brewing kombucha, check out our all-inclusive kombucha brewing kits here!  If you have the equipment but need a refresher on the process, check out our kombucha brewing guide here.
You will need airtight glass bottles for this recipe. I recommend getting 16 oz bottles; this recipe is written for them, they are a convenient size for drinking directly from the bottle, and they work well with kombucha overall! Ideally, you should have a funnel as well. If you do not have a funnel, you can slice the strawberries into small pieces and place them in the bottles. However, removing the strawberries from your bottles after drinking can be a hassle!
The recipe is written for one 16 oz bottle; if you are brewing kombucha by the gallon, you should end up with enough to make 6-7 16 oz bottles of this recipe. You can always puree enough strawberries for all of your kombucha at once, and split it up between your bottles afterwards. Do whatever is easiest for you!
Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha
Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha is an excellent way to satisfy a sweet tooth. In spite of the wide array of health benefits it offers, this recipe is good enough to trick you into thinking you had a delicious dessert!
With just 3 ingredients, Strawberry Cream Soda Kombucha is incredibly easy to make. This recipe is a simple and natural way to get the flavor of a strawberry pound cake with none of the guilt!
Ingredients
- 12 oz Plain Kombucha Kombucha should have completed primary fermentation
- 8 Strawberries
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Oil-free, organic works best
Instructions
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Wash strawberries and cut off the stems/leaves
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Add strawberries to a food processor or blender, puree until smooth
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Place funnel inside of an empty 16 oz flip-top bottle. Pour strawberry puree into the bottle
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Add vanilla extract to the bottle
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Add kombucha to fill the bottle, leaving approx. 1 inch of headspace at the top of the bottle
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Seal the kombucha bottle and let sit at room temperature for 1-5 days, "burping" the bottle or releasing built up carbonation each day. Taste daily when burping. Refrigerate once flavor meets your preferences
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Enjoy!
As mentioned, be sure to “burp” the bottles each day! Carbonation tends to build up quickly with the strawberries, so you could end up with an explosion if you do not release the pressure daily. I recommend either holding a towel over the top while you open it or opening it very slowly, being prepared to drink any that forces its way out.
As for the flavor, kombucha is more of an art than a science. The correct amount of days to leave the bottles at room temperature (during second fermentation) is really a matter of preference. Over time, you will be better able to gauge second fermentation time based on your preferences and the ingredients you add to the kombucha.
Enjoy! Let us know how you like this one in the comments below!
