Soy Yogurt - The Best Vegan Yogurt Recipe
This homemade soy yogurt recipe yields a creamy, delicious vegan alternative to traditional dairy yogurt, made using unsweetened plain soy milk and probiotics. Prepared using an Instant Pot's yogurt setting, it offers a simple, natural way to enjoy plant-based yogurt with live cultures at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 hours
- Total Time: 15 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dairy Alternatives
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 32 oz. container of unsweetened plain soy milk (water and soybeans as the only ingredients)
- 5 probiotic capsules with 2.4 billion CFUs
Instructions
- Prepare Soy Milk: Add the contents of a new, factory-sealed container of soy milk directly into a clean Instant Pot insert.
- Add Probiotics: Open the 5 probiotic capsules and add their contents to the soy milk in the Instant Pot to introduce the live cultures.
- Mix Thoroughly: Whisk the soy milk and probiotic mixture well until completely blended for an even distribution of cultures.
- Set Instant Pot: Press the yogurt button on the Instant Pot and adjust the fermentation time to 15 hours using the + sign to cultivate the yogurt properly.
- Close Lid and Vent: Place the Instant Pot lid on top and ensure the valve is turned to the vent position to allow humidity to escape during incubation.
- Incubate: Let the soy milk ferment for 15 hours; wait for the yogurt timer to beep signaling completion.
- Drain Excess Water: After incubation, use a spoon to skim off any whey or water that has formed on the top of the yogurt.
- Cool and Store: Allow the yogurt to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to sealed containers for refrigeration.
- Reserve Starter: Save ½ cup of the prepared yogurt with no additives to use as a starter culture for your next batch.
Notes
- Use a clean, sterilized Instant Pot insert and utensils to avoid contamination during fermentation.
- Do not use sweetened or flavored soy milk to ensure proper fermentation.
- Keep the valve vented during the yogurt setting to maintain optimal humidity levels.
- The longer fermentation time results in tangier and thicker yogurt.
- Reserved yogurt starter can be stored in the refrigerator and used within one week.
