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Ayran: Turkish Yogurt Drink

Super refreshing and healthy Ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) recipe ready in 5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect thirst-quencher on a hot summer day!

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 70 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Turkish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups or 500 ml plain greek yogurt
  • 2 cups or 500 ml chilled water
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated sea salt
  • chopped dill / parsley / cilantro / mint / grated cucumber / minced garlic / ground cumin / black pepper optional

Instructions

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  1. Place yogurt, water, sea salt and optional ingredients (if using) in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Ayran is not only a delicious and hydrating summer drink, it is also super easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
  • Depending on the consistency you prefer you can adjust the amount of water you add to the yogurt.
  • This ayran recipe makes 1 liter or 1 liquid quart (4 cups) of ayran which is roughly 4 servings (1 cup or 250 ml per serving).
  • Refrigerate ayran in an airtight jar or bottle for up to 3 days.
  • You don't have to use blender if you are making the basic recipe with no add-ons. Just mix yogurt, water and salt in a pitcher or in a large bowl using a whisk.
  • Serve it with anything savory. Ayran is perfect for summer BBQ or dinner. My favorite ways to serve it is with Turkish flatbread, pita pockets with roasted veggies and hummus or borek with spinach and feta cheese.
  • Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based yogurt (opt for almond or cashew yogurt for the best flavor).
  • Experiment with different add-ons like cucumber, garlic, dill, peppermint, parsley, cilantro, thyme, black pepper, cumin, lime or lemon zest (not the juice), etc. The possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Information

Calories 70kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 624mg (26%) Potassium 167mg (5%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 70

% Daily Value*

Calories 70kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 624mg 26%
Potassium 167mg 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Calcium 130mg 13%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.