I think some people use the contents of a few probiotic capsules (vegan of course) to start off their first batch. Although if you can fine a pro-biotic vegan yoghurt somewhere, you can just start it off with a couple of tablespoons of that. You can make it with most 'milks' I think, though the thicker ones tend to be more successful i.e. soy milk or coconut milk.
Aug 05, 2010 Rating
Yogurt without a yogurt maker by: Valerie
I'm new to eating vegan and so far DO NOT LIKE a lot of the choices out there because there is a ton of sugar in them. I don't have a yogurt maker and was wondering if there is a way to make yogurt without one? Also, is a yogurt maker like a bread maker where you dump all the ingredients into it, turn it on and it does the rest? Thanks!
Aug 07, 2010 Rating
Soy Yogurt by: Megan
Here's a recipe that I haven't tried yet:
Creamy Soy Yogurt
serves 4
1 1/2 lbs. (3 cups) soft/silken tofu (organic of course)
3 Tbsp. unrefined organic sweetener
3 Tbsp. maple syrup
2 bananas, peeled, frozen, sliced
2 bananas, ripe (spotted), sliced
1/4 cup organic fruit juice
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cup frozen berries
1-2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1. Gently rinse and drain tofu.
2. In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients together until creamy. Chill in the freezer then serve just before frozen.
For a thicker consistency, use a food processor and omit some liquid if desired.