Almond-Cashew Yogurt (Dairy-Free)
 
 
A raw, plant-based, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo yogurt made from whole, raw almonds and cashews. Nutritious and delicious.
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight
  • ⅔ cup raw cashews, soaked overnight
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 capsules of probiotic supplement*
Instructions
  1. Drain nuts of their soaking water and rinse well. Place nuts and water in blender and blend on high speed for several minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. Pour the nut milk into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until it reaches 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from heat and whisk in the contents of the probiotic capsules.
  3. Pour into a large jar, wrap in a kitchen towel, and place in a warm place to culture for 4-8 hours or overnight.** Yogurt will thicken and will start to taste and smell slightly tangy. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
*Any good-quality probiotic supplement should work just fine, but make sure it comes in capsules and not pearls or tablets. I use Probiotic 10-20 from Vitacost.com, although it isn't technically dairy-free. You can also substitute either a vegan yogurt starter that is available online or 2 tablespoons of store-bought yogurt for the capsules.
**The ideal temperature for yogurt to culture at is at least 80 degrees, but that doesn't mean that you need to go to great measures to keep your jar of yogurt warm. A warm place by a heater or woodstove should suffice. Other options include placing the yogurt in an insulated bag or cooler with another jar full of hot water or in the oven with the oven light on to provide a bit of extra heat. Or just leave it at room temperature, but know that you'll need to leave it to culture for longer before it's done.
-This yogurt has a tendency to separate a bit. Either stir it periodically to reconstitute it, or, for a thicker yogurt, drain the liquid that tends to separate out at the bottom of the jar. The yogurt will get even thicker and tangier after being refrigerated.
Recipe by I Deliciate. at https://ideliciate.com/almond-cashew-yogurt-dairy-free/