Homemade Vegan Yogurt

By Ashley Jean March 31, 2023 16 mins read 136 Views

Homemade Vegan Yogurt

Course Breakfast

Prep time 5 min

Cook Time Hours

Equipment

You can also use an Instant Pot slow cooker or yogurt maker

Ingredients

4 cup milk of your choice Must be single-ingredient, with no gums or additives
4 capsules vegan probiotic 25 billion CFU

Instructions

Add your milk choice to the instant pot. Mix in vegan probiotic capsules. Add them to the instant pot. Give it a gentle stir.
You can leave the yogurt setting on for between 13-15 hours. Adjust according to your preference.
Adjust the sweetness and taste of the mixture with a liquid sweetener if desired. Then transfer the mixture into an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator.

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