Non-Dairy Yogurt

Non dairy yogurt is basically the product obtained by fermenting soymilk with the bacteria Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, which are used for curdling. Therefore this is also known as soy yogurt and the process is the same as fermentation of cow milk with these bacteria. The non dairy yogurt may have artificial sweeteners like glucose, fructose or sugar to add taste to the product. Nowadays, a number of people, irrespective of being non vegan, have taken up eating this yogurt instead of the dairy one because of its nutritional aspects. Thus, there are many non dairy yogurt brands that are being benefited due to the launch of this healthy and nutritious yogurt! It is also very simple to make this at home, and can be used for various food recipes just like the dairy yogurt. So, if you wish to try making it at home, find a few easy tips to make non dairy yogurt recipe, mentioned below.

Homemade Non Dairy Yogurt

Learning how to make yogurt, is a very easy process. All you have to do is add some of the earlier left over yogurt to boiled and then cooled milk and keep it overnight. But for people who are lactose intolerant or are vegans, the cow milk does not prove nutritious. This is when the non dairy yogurt or soymilk yogurt comes in the picture. You have to follow the same process, mentioned above, for fermenting the soymilk. You will have fresh nutritious non dairy yogurt ready to be eaten. But to start this fermentation process in soy milk you require a non dairy yogurt starter, including yogurt ingredients like fermenting bacteria (probiotics) and sweeteners. If you are allergic to soy products, the non dairy yogurt substitute can be made using rice milk or almond milk. So with this information about a wonderful dairy yogurt substitute, take a look at few recipes for the same.

Soy Milk Yogurt
Ingredients

• 1 bottle Non dairy yogurt starter
• 3 cups Soy milk
• Gelatin or Pectin
• Sugar (optional)

Directions
Since making yogurt is a curdling (fermentation) process, you need to use cleaned, washed and dried utensils for it. First of all, boil the soy milk very well so that all the contamination of "bad bacteria" are eliminated. Then add the gelatin to this milk, to get the consistency like regular yogurt, otherwise the yogurt becomes thick liquid. Now, add the Non Dairy Yogurt Starter so that the bacteria and artificial sweeteners are added. Stir the milk very, so that all the ingredients are mixed well and uniformly. Let this milk stand at room temperature for more than 24 hours, before you enjoy the creamy and delicious non dairy yogurt!

Flavored Non Dairy Yogurt
Ingredients

• 1 package Soy Milk Yogurt
• 2 cups Raspberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• Sugar (by choice)

Directions
It is always a tastier option to eat flavored yogurt, since it has a delicious taste and is healthy! For this recipe, you can either use homemade yogurt, or get the ready-made one. In a clean container, add the yogurt, some sugar and the vanilla. Blend it well so that the flavors are mixed well with each other. Now, squash the raspberries with your hand and make a nice thick juice from them. Add them in the yogurt and whisk all the ingredients so that the yogurt is raspberry flavored. Refrigerate it overnight and serve it with some fresh raspberries. You can add any other fruits in this yogurt and serve them as a chilled afternoon snack.

With this useful information about non dairy yogurt, you must have surely found a healthy alternative to the dairy yogurts. So, go ahead and make the most out of this yummy and delicious soy milk yogurt.