Making Dairy-Free Yogurt in your Instant Pot is super easy and requires only 2 ingredients. This simple recipe is from The China Study Cookbook by LeAnne Campbell, PhD.
If you’re planning to use glass canning jars, just make sure they are clean and fit into the bottom of your Instant Pot. Otherwise, you can just forgo the jars and pour the milk mixture directly into your pot. NOTE: Glass jars do make for easier storage.
Start with a brand new sealed container of shelf-stable soy milk as recommended above. Choosing the right milk is very important.
Pour the soy milk into a blender. Open capsules and pour the powder into the blender. Throw away the outer shells of the capsules.
Blend on high for 3-4 minutes, until the powder is evenly mixed throughout the milk.
Pour the mixture into 5 clean, dry jars, making sure to leave a 1/2 to 3/4 inch air space at the top. Or pour it directly into the Instant Pot.
Place the lids on jars and then place them in the Instant Pot. Close the lid and turn the valve to SEAL and push the YOGURT setting button. Set for 12 hours.
It generally sets in 8 hours, but it tastes more like yogurt if it’s allowed to process longer.
When done, refrigerate for 5-6 hours before using. Top with favorite toppings and serve chilled.
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A big thank you goes out to LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook and the creator behind this recipe.* MILK- The type of soy milk can affect the outcome of the yogurt, so it’s important to use a brand like shelf-stable (not refrigerated) WestSoy or Trader Joe’s Other brands that contain sugar, vanilla, additives, and preservatives can negatively affect the thickening process.Pro tips
Starter- Save 1/2 cup of the cooked yogurt to use as a starter next time, and you won’t have to add the probiotic capsules again. Using this starter method on future batches will continue to work for a few months. Don’t use it once it changes colors or develops an odor.
Drain- If any liquid forms on the top of the yogurt, drain it off before storing.
Future batches- If you use the above-mentioned starter method, the taste and firmness get better with each batch.
Tangy flavor- To get a more tangy flavor, increase the cooking time by an hour or two.
Glass containers- These make for easy storage if they have tight-fitting lids.
Instant Pots without 'Yogurt' Button:
Set the Instant Pot to “keep warm.”
Add the milk and heat uncovered for 40 minutes.
Whisk, then change the setting to “sauté, medium heat.”
Use a thermometer to check the heat periodically; when it reaches 185°F (this will take about 15 minutes), hit “cancel” and use oven mitts to carefully remove the inner pot.