Yes, you saw that right.
I thought I was seeing things too when I stumbled across Celine’s latest post over at Have Cake Will Travel.
Homemade Soy Yogurt?! For shizzle ma dizzle??
She posted a recipe for Homemade Soy Yogurt! If you have ever purchased soy yogurt (or any yogurt for that matter!) before you know how pricey it is. I can only afford to buy my Solgurt once every month or two months due to its’ price.
So you can imagine my delight over the prospect of making my own Soy yogurt! With summer just around the corner I love having a cold breakfast option aside from cereal or a green monster. Off to the kitchen I went at 11pm last night!
The recipe was hands-down SIMPLE to make! From start to finish I was in and out of the kitchen in 10 minutes. I-chi-wawa.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup soymilk (I’m sure you could use any type of milk?)
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1-2 T agave (or any other sweetener- I used 1 T agave)
- 1 T cornstarch
- 1/2 t pure vanilla extract
- fresh strawberries, chopped small (optional)
Directions:
1. Mix soymilk + lemon juice together and allow to curdle. The milk bubbles a bit when you add the lemon juice. Embrace your inner mad scientist and cackle ever so evily!
2. After 30 seconds or so, add in the agave and cornstarch. Blend with a hand blender until smooth.
3. Pop into microwave for 60 seconds on high.
4. Stir, stir, stir.
5. Microwave for another 60 seconds. Stir, stir, stir.
6. Add any mix-ins you want (she suggests vanilla extract, lemon zest, fruit, etc). I added fresh chopped strawberries (about 3) and 1/2 t vanilla extract.
7. Microwave for 60 seconds. Stir and then pop into the fridge to chill. Stir before eating.
Easy as that! 
Time to make: 10 mins. flat
Makes: 1.5-2 cups
I made this last night before bed for a quick breakfast in the morning! My strawberry soy yogurt was waiting for me when I came downstairs this morning. It got all thick in the fridge overnight.
This breakfast took me all of 2 minutes to prepare:
- Add 1 T ground flax
- Add 1/2 T pumpkin seeds
- Add t raw cacao nibs (from Whole Foods)
- few dried cranberries
- Add fresh blueberries
Here are the nutritional stats for the soy yogurt (Just the milk, cornstarch, 2 T agave, and lemon juice):
Note: That is for the whole recipe (almost 2 cups) and it is using 2 T agave (not 1 like I used). If you are only using 1 T agave, subtract 60 calories or so.
The taste?
- I liked this much more than my unsweetened Solgurt! However, I don’t think I am used to the taste of Agave all too much. I think I would have liked it better sweetened with something else. Next time I might try honey or raw sugar.
- All and all this recipe is a winner. It is a quick and cheap alternative to store bought yogurt! Celine says it becomes addicting so I’m going to trust her on that one!
I also estimated this batch to cost under $1.00 CAD!!! I’m pretty sure the Solgurt I buy in the store is $3.99??
With my added nuts, seeds, cranberries, and blueberries this breakfast runs about 357 calories and packs tons of healthy fats, protein, and fibre! Check it out:
The wheels are already turning to use this in green monsters, baking recipes, and unsweetened spread over sweet potatoes, salads, or other meals! Wouldn’t this be awesome in a taco salad??
The possibilities are endless!
Apparently you can substitute the agave for Sucanat and raw sugar, and I’m sure regular sugar or honey would work too!
I will be interested to see how long this keeps me full.
I will report back at lunch time! And let you know how many hours this combination held me over!
Housekeeping……!
1. Resident Tech Genius (aka Eric) finally fixed the horror show that was my blog’s search function! When you type something in the search box (top left sidebar) you will be presented with condensed posts (finally!!) 10 per page. Hallelujah!! I dare you- go on over to the search box and try it out for yourself!
2. Wondering how Caitlin did with my 30-Day Project Glow challenge? Read all about her amazing results here! Check out her wicked B+A pictures too! I am quite shocked at the amazing results in just 30 days. She Glows. Oh yeaa.
3. Check out Jenna’s version of my raw chocolate chip cookies!
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5. Check out my workout yesterday on my Run page.
The weather is crappy today but that is a good thing because I have a ton of work to do!!
I hope you have a healthy, fun, and inspiring day. Live it like it is your last- or one of your last anyways. 
Today’s question: What is your favourite way to eat yogurt? What meals/recipes do you love that include yogurt?
May 27th, 2009 at 9:10 am
My first thought? This would be great on top of a sweet potato!! Minus the strawberries of course. Wow, that looks great. I would make it today but I don’t have corn starch. Hmph.
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:10 am
I either like Chobani plain or with strawberries…. And Island Vanilla Kashi is good in it too. Really my Chobani is good however
I am slightly addicted and it is NOT cheap *sigh*
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:14 am
what an awesome idea! I love having cold options in the summer, too, but yogurt is SO Expensive sometimes!
And I totally want a skinny mini globun
those looks AMAZING
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:17 am
Oh I’m totally going to try making soy yogurt now! Awesome! I like most Greek yogurts with oats, berries, and something crunchy.
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:20 am
Awesome! Thanks for posting the recipe, I love my soy yogurt but not the price. I wonder if this would work with almond milk, I think I’ll try it out this week!
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:28 am
that might save a buck or two on yogurt…sure beats some of the gelatinous slop at most super markets.
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:31 am
wow looks at you miss kitchen experimenter extraordinaire!
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:38 am
LOVE the YOGURT!! Or should I say “sogurt”! I will be trying that! It sounds too easy!
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:40 am
sooo cool Ang!! fa shizzle my nizzlE!! hahaha
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:41 am
Thanks for sharing. I am going to have to test the recipe out.
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:41 am
I like Greek yogurt with fruit (especially blackberries or rasberries), a drizzle of honey, and either low calorie granola or a crunchy cereal (I generally go back and forth between galaxy granola in vanilla almond and kashi go lean). I also like it with just honey and walnuts.
You may be able to make actual soy yogurt (and get the probiotic benefits) without much more effort-although you have to let it sit for about 8 hours before you stick it in the fridge to cool it overnight.
Here’s a good link.
http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/soyyogurt.htm
I actually have made homemade dairy yogurt (I have a yogurt maker) and I like to add blueberries and maple syrup to that. Yum!
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:42 am
You are so ambitious!! lol this yogurt looks amazing!
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:48 am
I have become addicted to Liberté yogurt. I cup up strawberries the night before in a bowl and leave them in the fridge over nigh. In the morning I drizzle the berries with honey, add a couple spoons of yogurt and top it all with Kashi granola. Mmmm.
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May 27th, 2009 at 9:59 am
I have two favorites yogurt meals:
1. Activia yogurt with ground flax, Kashi cereal and fresh fruit
2. Greek yogurt (Fage) with fresh fruit, homemade granola and a drizzle of raw honey
Actually, the greek yogurt version is definitely my favorite – I got hooked on my honeymoon in Santorini!
Have a wonderful day
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:05 am
Hey Angela! Your green monster smoothies have changed my life! I love you! (In a non creepy way of course)
Recently I came across this recipe and I thought of you immediately:
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/10/22/making-popeye-proud/
With your smoothies and green pancakes, green ice cream sounds like something you would love.
Have a nice day Angela!
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I’ve totally converted to greek yog since blogging! I used to LIVE off of those tiny fake dannon lite n fit, blech!? Lately i’ve been blending it into my oatmeal for extra creaminess- but i love it with cold cereal and banana! Your homemade one looks great, although Solgurt is pretty fun to say
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:14 am
That’s an awesome idea, thanks!!
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:27 am
ah this is genius! thanks so much for sharing girl
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:27 am
that looks good! what about the probiotics though? that’s one of the best reasons to eat yogurt if you ask me. also, do you think this could work with another milk like hemp?
I take a daily probiotic so I’m not too concerned about it in the yogurt
I would think it would work with hemp too! ~A
also, just wanted to share this with you (and your readers!) about organic soy products:
http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2009/05/27/look-closely-your-tofu-and-soy-milk-may-not-be-organic/
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I make my own greek yogurt by straining the regular stuff! Love it with dried cereal, fruit, on waffles and granola! So good. I think I may have to give this yogurt recipe a try! Thanks for sharing!
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May 27th, 2009 at 10:57 am
I seriously CANNOT WAIT to try this out! This’ll save me loads of money. Thank you guys!
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May 27th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Very cool. How well do you think it would work to make a big batch and store it?
I think it would keep fairly well…I mean, the only ingredients are the soymilk, lemon, sweetener, and cornstarch. None of these have a short shelf life. I think my soymilk typically keeps for 1-2 months. But it never lasts that long! Just check the best before date on the milk and I would use that as a guide.
~ A
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May 27th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Yummy! I love yogurt as a snack (mixed with some type of fruit and Kashi Heart to Heart) or as breakfast with oats (soaked overnight then mixed with banana and/or apple). Love it. (Greek yogurt all the way!)
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May 27th, 2009 at 11:29 am
Now that is a creative recipe! I suppose you could add some probiotic too for that extra benefit, but I like the idea of this for using in recipes!
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May 27th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I pay $7 for my solgurt over here in Edmonton! jealous!
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May 27th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
LOVE yogurt! I have been using it in smoothies instead of milk because it adds some extra thickness!
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May 27th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Can’t way to try this recipe! Looks delicious! Thanks!
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May 27th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
They way I had it for breakfast this morning, with fresh berries!
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May 27th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
What an awesome recipe! Thanks for sharing Angela! I’m saving this one to try out myself!
I’m a huge fan of Greek yogurt. I’ll eat it straight up or mix in granola, flax, fruits, dried fruits, nuts, etc. YUM!
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May 27th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
This looks so good!! I am going to have to add it to my recipe book!!
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May 27th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I have been eating a container of Fage 2% as my afternoon snack for about 5 years now. I am hooked on the stuff and although it is pricey it is worth every cent to me. My favorite way to eat it is with sliced almonds or flaxmeal or a swirl of nut butter (or a combo of all three).
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May 28th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
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January 16th, 2010 at 3:30 am
Well, I just attempted this, substituting non-fat milk for soymilk and apple cider vinegar for the lemon juice (that’s the only thing I had that was acidic enough to make the milk curdle). Used honey and vanilla extract. I’ll see how it turns out in the A.M.! I’m excited. It smells good, anyway…
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January 16th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Note to self and others…this doesn’t work with cow’s milk. The curds separate from the whey: not enough to make cottage cheese, but just enough to make a grainy, not-so-smooth, runny yogurt. Ick!
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