Soy Milk

This homemade soy milk is a tasty dairy alternative, and can be used on cereal or in baking recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) dried soy beans
• 2 each dates, pitted
• 4 cups (960 ml) water

Directions

1. Clean dried soy beans and soak in water for 4 to 8 hours. Steam for 15 minutes or until tender. Drain soy beans and let cool. Measure 1 1/2 cups (260 g) cooked beans.
2. Place cooked beans, dates, and water into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 45 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Notes

To obtain commercial-style soy milk, strain the milk through a filtration bag or pass through a fine mesh sieve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For a refreshing flavor, add 1-inch (2.5 cm) cube of fresh ginger root before blending.

Nutrition

1 serving (294g)

• Calories: 100

• Total Fat: 4.5g

• Total Carbohydrate: 7g

  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 4g

• Protein: 9g

• Sodium: 10mg